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Buckley Reserve Kids Play Area

179 Houghton Bay Road, Houghton Bay, Wellington 6023

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Child5–9
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Buckley Reserve Kids Play Area is a neighbourhood playground in Houghton Bay, on Wellington's south coast, with a multi-play structure and slide as its centrepiece plus a turn spike carousel, a bowl rocker, an infant swing, a spring loaded see-saw and a half basketball court for older kids.

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  • Linda W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    The kids and dog loved it here lots of room to throw a ball around for the dog as well as the kids playing tag

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  • Jessica C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Fantastic park with lots of modern equipment and a basketball hoop. Esp for 2yrs and over, because it's not fenced. The only gripe is no toilet or drinking fountain.

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  • Sergei
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A bit windy, but lots of space.

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  • Larus D.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nicely put together. Also very conveniently placed next to a car park. Only defect, a tad too close to a main road.

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  • Greg B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great playground that's let down by a lack of toilets. This leads to adventurous children sneaking into the trails for relief.

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  • Tamar B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    One of our most favourite playgrounds in all of wellington. Great for kids of all ages. Just a pity there is no loo nearby

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  • Nick G.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Good all round play area. Suitable even for littlies around one year old to crawl around. No shade though.

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  • Jarrod C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nice playground, a little run down but good for older kids

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  • Scaldareri
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Amazing playground complete with a small hike to a lookout. Perfect for the family to burn an hour.

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  • Emma C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great for small and big kids alike. Captures the sun when it’s out

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