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Aerial view of Bathgate Park in South Dunedin, Dunedin City
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Bathgate Park

Bathgate Park 26 Helena Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012

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Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Why these ages?

Fully accessible design with continuous soft rubber surface means no trip hazards for wandering 2-4yos, plus fencing tag and an infant swing seat. Wheelchair-accessible carousel, sensory panels, speaking tubes and hamster wheel are toddler-friendly extras. Primary schoolers get climbing structures, slides and a half basketball court with adjustable hoop. Tweens will likely find it undersized - one reviewer calls the playground 'a bit boring'. No water, road, tall or skate hazards on site.

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
+ Step-free path to the play+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)+ Wheel-on roundabout / carousel+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)+ Accessible toilet on site+ Sensory / musical panels at seated height
Access notes

Description says a continuous soft rubber surface lets wheelchairs, walkers and prams reach every piece of equipment, with a wheelchair accessible carousel, sensory panels, and a swing set chosen for children who use mobility aids. The text never says the chair itself boards the swing, so this is a transfer in seat. Accessible public toilets are on site too.

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Bathgate Park Playground in South Dunedin is one of the city's most fully accessible play spaces, built around a continuous soft rubber surface that lets wheelchairs, walkers and prams reach every piece of equipment.

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  • Maia R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    I used to love this place as a kid, it is good for rugby or sporting activities. Even to let the family dog(s) get out for a bit of a run.There are toilets, by the Southern Rugby club rooms. Only downer is, having people drink down there sometimes, during the week.

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  • Magenta E.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Grass cut, playground tidy, didn't see any graffiti or rubbish. Did see people with little to no re call on their dogs which is a worry so close to a playground though.

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  • Barry K.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Southern Rugby Club - I was there to watch my youngest play rugby (junior grades). The club is great, people are friendly - like that they have a tuck shop there open from the first games. Very handy on the cold winter mornings where you can pick up a hot coffee or some food when you are watching games. Great club

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  • Magenta E.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    My son always enjoys a bird life on the fields or watching people's dogs, generally tidy although cans and bottles seem to be an ongoing problem.

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  • Hungydungus M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Being split into 3 suburbs is intriguing and cool, with tons of running and sporty space for joy, as well as a small playground which is a bit boring but the Dunedin City Council has major goals for the playground.

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  • Simon
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    You can’t buy Baths or Gates here. The nomenclature is very misleading. But if you want to join the Mongrel Mob, the Southern Rugby Football Club is here and they’ll get you patched up in no time at all.

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  • Lsa P.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    We Alway's go walking round Bathgate Park. They have recently made an awesum park 4 kids 2 play on. Swings, slides. A big barrel that u run around in.( Ain't tried it yet, as there's always sme1 in there!)

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  • Ugeen P.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great park for friendly game of footy or rugby , theres a little park on Hillside end of park . Great place for all kids ,dogs of course dodos are pickd up an a pub on the corner 4 that energising drink☺

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  • NotShlongEnough
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    The new play ground looks great and my daughter loved it from the slide to the swings to the gaint roller alot of fun highly recommend this place 👌🏻 …

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  • Stuart M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Toilets smelt bad for only been clean and hour be for do better DCC

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