Burnside Park Playground
Burnside, Christchurch 8053
Why these ages?
Fenced junior section explicitly keeps toddlers separate from bigger kids on the multi-play climb. Fort, climbing frame and flying fox extend appeal to 5-10s. Woodchip surface, on quiet suburban streets, no water. Facilities on site with BBQ and picnic. Excellent free-roam toddler pick with the physical junior fence doing the supervision heavy lifting.
Access notes
Description states the play area sits on a woodchip surface, a loose surface barrier for wheelchair users, and only on street parking is available around the park with no accessible parking or path features mentioned.
What's here
Burnside Park's playground in Christchurch's western suburbs is built around a fort and climbing structures, with a fenced junior area keeping toddlers separate from the bigger kids scaling the multi-play climbing frame.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2018.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play climbing structure, climbing frame, fort.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include fenced.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a fenced junior area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSurface type per council register: 70808.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSurface type per council register: WoodChip.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area per council register: 353 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Shade gazebo for one picnic table & barbeque. No shade for seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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