Angela S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice little park area for the kids to play in
Playground
Dahlstrom Reserve
16 Dahlstrom Grove, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414
ParksPlaygrounds
Best suited to
Child5–9
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)- No accessible parking nearby
Access notes
Equipment sits on a bark surface and only on street parking is described, both barriers for wheelchair access, with no accessible features named in the description.
What's here
Dahlstrom Reserve is a compact 0.13 hectare recreation reserve tucked into a residential pocket of Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, with a neighbourhood playground centred on swings and a slide. Best for toddlers and younger primary school children, with an infant swing for the youngest visitors.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2009.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), multi-play structure (with slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesReserve classification: RECREATION.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area: 0.13 hectares.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, picnic table or seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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From the crew
Visits
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