Does Bill Brown Park Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Bill Brown Park Playground.

Does Bill Brown Park Playground have a slide?

Yes, Bill Brown Park Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Bill Brown Park Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Bill Brown Park Playground.

Where is Bill Brown Park Playground?

Bill Brown Park Playground is in Westbrook, Palmerston North City, New Zealand.

Playground

Bill Brown Park Playground

23 Havelock Avenue, Westbrook, Palmerston North 4412

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4

Why these ages?

Modest neighbourhood sports-park playground: multi-play with slide, separate climbing frame, infant swing bay on artificial turf and bark. Adjoining basketball court for older siblings. Havelock Avenue is a residential collector, no water/road hazards noted. Small kit and low review volume mean it's a workable local stop for toddlers rather than a destination.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description explicitly states the equipment sits on a mix of artificial turf and bark chip. No accessible parking, ramp or transfer feature is described, and a review notes the ground can be soft and muddy.

What's here

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Bill Brown Park Playground is the play area within Bill Brown Park's 9.68 hectare sports reserve in Westbrook, Palmerston North, set beside sports fields and the park's community centre on Havelock Avenue. Play equipment has been on site since 2009 and suits toddlers through primary school age.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2009.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), climbing frame, swings (with infant swing), basketball court.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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AmenitiesReserve classification: SPORTS.
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AmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Sports fields,Play Equipment,Community centre.
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AmenitiesSite area: 9.68 hectares.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic table. There are some established trees on the road side of the playground may provide some shade at other times during the day.
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Forecast

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Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Palmerston North City know. They look after this park.

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From the crew

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Lynn H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely open space, ground a tad soft and muddy but to be expected at this time of year, late July early August. Rubbish bins available and lovely clean toilets.
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Damian B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good place for kids to play, could have more work done to it
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Astryr H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Kids love playing here because of the big climbing tree
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Hynes J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good park, watched brothers sevens tournament good area
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Dean H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Kid'z loved it, didn't wanna leave
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Te P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Softball Manawatu season here for 2019
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Julie P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Not many parking space
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Tom T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely facility
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Alan H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
surrounded by grass
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