Colquhoun Park
Fairs Road, Milson, Palmerston North 4414
Why these ages?
Description explicitly warns 'site is open and unfenced, so families with young children should keep an eye on the roadside boundary'. Basic equipment: swings, tyre swing, multi-play with slide on bark. Fine for supervised toddler play but parent must stay close. Suits toddlers through primary but nothing spectacular.
Access notes
The playground equipment sits entirely on a bark surface per the description, which is a hard barrier for wheelchair users. Off street parking is available on site, but no firm path or accessible toilet is mentioned.
What's here
Colquhoun Park is an 11.44 hectare sports reserve in Milson with a children's playground at the edge of the main grounds, an easy stop before or after watching one of the site's softball, baseball, tennis, rugby or football games. The play area suits toddlers through primary school age with straightforward swing and slide equipment on a bark surface.
Equipment
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Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings, tyre swing, multi-play structure (with slide), basketball court, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating, tennis courts.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesReserve classification: SPORTS.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Toilets,Play Equipment,Tennis courts,Pavilion,Fields,Colquhoun Park Sports Association.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area: 11.44 hectares.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic table. There is a gazebo for seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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