Emma G.
from Google21 May 2026
A very peaceful playground with native birds flying by. There's a big open space to play cricket with small children if you bring a set. I've never seen more than 2 families there at a time.
Playground
Brasenose Place Play Area
Tawa, Wellington 5028
Best suited to
Child5–9
Accessibility
Not accessible- Grass-only approach (no path)
Access notes
Description explicitly states this playground is built on a grass surface rather than the artificial matting used at nearby parks, and a review confirms a big grass area, with only on street parking.
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Equipment
Brasenose Place Play Area is a neighbourhood playground in Tawa, Wellington, built in 2018 on a grass surface rather than the artificial matting used at most nearby parks. Swings with an infant seat, seesaws, a small multi play climbing structure and a turn spike carousel make up the equipment, with picnic tables, seating and on street parking nearby.
Getting there
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