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Playground

Chatham Park

Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

Parks
Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4
Why these ages?

Small neighbourhood playground within a sports reserve. Multi-play with slide and swings including an infant option provide a toddler zone, but the description explicitly notes the site is unfenced and open, so caregivers must stay close. Fine for a supervised short visit, thin for older kids.

Accessibility
Not accessible
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

Description explicitly states the play equipment sits on bark safety surfacing, a barrier for wheelchair users, and only on street parking is available with no accessible toilet or access feature mentioned.

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Equipment

Chatham Park is one of the main sports reserves in Flaxmere, a suburb west of Hastings, and its neighbourhood playground sits within the wider grounds.

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  • Christine B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Spacious. Free parking. Great place for dog lovers

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  • Eunice S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great park safe environment for my guys.who have high needs and love to run

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  • Nick B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nice place to walk your dog and relax with the family

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  • Michael H.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Clean toilets.

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