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Playground

Brooklands Playground

30 Brooklands Park Drive, Brooklands, New Plymouth 4310

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Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Accessibility
Partial access
+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

The description names an accessibility swing fitted for children with mobility needs, but also states the equipment sits on bark, a hard blocker for wheelchair wheels, so the site cannot be called fully accessible despite the swing.

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Equipment

Brooklands Playground in New Plymouth is a medium sized, well shaded playground with a rocktopus and bowl rocker alongside the standard equipment, and an accessibility swing that makes it a genuine option for children with mobility needs.

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  • Faye S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    What an asset to New Plymouth and Taranaki this park is. Absolutely adored wandering around... the birds and animals are the stars, for sure. Lovely gardens, too. And the fresh fruit soft serve ice cream from the van there... best I've ever had! Wonderful way to spend some time.

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  • Marcus Z.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    pulled up and it was already packed. lights coming through the trees as well as music bouncing around lowkey unreal vibe. you sit there shoulder to shoulder with strangers but it doesn’t feel weird. Really shocked that was in np sound actually carries so well, you don’t even need to be close. one of those places where you forget your phone exists for a bit and just stay there longer than planned. feels very np summer coded. such a good memory spot.

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  • Richi M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Came for Rock the Bowl. It was flipping awesome. The venue just awesome. Gave off similar vibes to Black Barn in the Hastings. 10/10 would love to return.

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  • Jeshurun H.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Beautiful park, great walks and we'll manicured gardens.

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  • Kahurangi R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Seeing a Capybara was honestly so cool, I wasn’t expecting him at all. It’s very small but super cool and worth a look. I heard someone say they were closing soon which makes me sad, get in and visit if you can! It’s free and they had a …

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  • RAMAN K.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Brooklyn Park and Zoo is an amazing place for kids! The park has tons of space to run around, with cool playgrounds and picnic areas that are perfect for family fun. The zoo part is really exciting too—there are so many animals to see, and the exhibits are interesting and easy to explore. You can learn about different animals and watch them play. There are also fun activities and educational programs that make the visit even more exciting. It’s a great spot for a day out, full of adventure and learning!

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  • Majik 1.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Miniature zoo and farm animal experience. Easy free parking and great variety to keep kids busy. Massive playground and awesome bird aviary. Don't forget to explore the bowl

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  • M S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great park with bush, grass, ponds, a zoo and giant specimen trees. Perfect for families and walks.

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  • Kat S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great place to let the kids run off energy, as well as see the animals. It's a great asset to the City.

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  • Walter F.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    This is just a small fraction of what is accepted nationwide as one of New Zealand's. Most beautiful parks especially in summer when the lights are added, it has a lovely atmosphere and many people reflect this with smiles

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