What an awesome example of public infrastructure built and maintained for families and community! Was really impressed by the extent of this park after accidentally driving into it while visiting Timaru. Urban planners in Australia could definitely take some notes on this one when designing copy and paste townhouse mega suburbs.
Centennial playground
J636+RH, Highfield, Timaru 7910
Access notes
Description states the equipment sits on an artificial surface with off street parking and toilets on site, and a review describes well maintained level walking tracks throughout the reserve.
What's here
Centennial playground is a small neighbourhood playground in Timaru, with a supernova spinner adding some extra movement to a standard equipment mix.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes supernova, swings, climbing frame.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include -.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, a barbecue, picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for this play equipment. Established trees in the surrounding area for shade at other times of the day & elsewhere in the park.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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Spot a problem?
Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Timaru District know. They look after this park.