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David Lange Playground
98 Bader Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022
Access notes
The multi play structure and Kompan tower sit on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users. Only on street parking is described, with no accessible toilet or transfer point mentioned.
What's here
David Lange Playground in Mangere, south Auckland, is a small but striking destination playground built around an active volcano and lava field theme, centred on a colossal Kompan Giants play tower.
Equipment
History and Cultural
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHistoryDavid Lange Park's destination playground spanned approximately five years in planning before construction began in May, opening on time despite a wet winter installation.
Source: playgrounds.co.nzCultureThe playground's lava-field design was realised through artistic collaboration with Clynt White of Wahi Wairua and the Te Ākitai Waiohua iwi, weaving local cultural narratives into the park.
Source: playgrounds.co.nzOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with tubular slide & slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteDavid Lange Park's destination playground is centred on a colossal KOMPAN Giants play tower embodying the theme of an active volcano amid a lava field, with equipment including the Kompan Robinia Kaianga Village, agility trails, trampolines, carousels, a double flying fox and an array of swings.
Source: playgrounds.co.nzAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAccessAccessibility features: No.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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