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.
What's here
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.
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2018.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (with infant swing), seesaws, small multi-play climbing structure, turn spike carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, turn spike carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: grass.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, seating or picnic table. Some vegetation at the back of the playground may provide shade at other times during the day.
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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From the crew
Visits
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