Blundell Park Playground
Howick, Auckland 2014
Why these ages?
Small neighbourhood playground described as 'better suited to small children' with infant swing, in-ground trampolines, climbable merry-go-round, spring rocker and sandpit. Bark surfacing, picnic table, some tree shade. Residential setting with no called-out road/skate/water hazards. Limited tween appeal, no toilets on-site.
Access notes
The infant swing and other equipment are set on a bark surface per the description, a hard barrier for wheelchair users. On street parking is available, but there are no public toilets and no firm path is mentioned.
What's here
Blundell Park Playground in Howick is a small neighbourhood playground built in 2012, with swings including an infant swing as the main piece of equipment. It suits a quick stop with toddlers rather than a destination visit, and the wider Howick village is a natural place to continue the outing.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHistoryBlundell Park already had playground equipment in place by around 1980, per a Howick Historical Village archival photograph — well before the 2012 date some listings give, which more likely reflects an equipment renewal than the park's founding.
Source: ehive.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Minimal tree shade for swings. Some trees in surrounding park may provide some shade for spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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