Does Decks Reserve have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Decks Reserve.

Is there parking at Decks Reserve?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Decks Reserve.

Are there picnic tables at Decks Reserve?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Decks Reserve.

Does Decks Reserve have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Decks Reserve.

Does Decks Reserve have a slide?

Yes, Decks Reserve includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Decks Reserve?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Decks Reserve.

Where is Decks Reserve?

Decks Reserve is in Motueka, Tasman District, New Zealand.

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Playground

Decks Reserve

Wallace Street, Motueka 7120

4.5

19
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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4

Why these ages?

Modest playground with infant swing, spring toy, low multi-play with slide and adjustable basketball hoop, on bark within Motueka's central Decks Reserve. Reviewer says 'nice play ground for the two year old' and confirms enjoyment continued at 3.5. No adjacent water or arterial road — sits between Wallace/Greenwood Streets in town centre with library and open field alongside. Compact play footprint = easy sightlines.

Accessibility

Partial access

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The playground equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users, though off street parking and public toilets are available nearby along footpaths through the wider reserve.

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Equipment

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Decks Reserve is one of Motueka's best loved community spaces, a large reserve between Wallace and Greenwood Streets that has served the town since 1954 and combines a playground with Japanese gardens and open sports fields. The playground itself is modest: swings with an infant swing, a spring toy and a multi-play structure with slide, on a bark surface.

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Sandy H.
from Google21 May 2026
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Jenn H.
from Google21 May 2026
Great playground with a hight adjustable basketball hoop and half court, great swings, climbing frame, large grassy area to run and a cute little Japanese garden. Also a library and i-site
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Colin (.
from Google21 May 2026
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Paula K.
from Google21 May 2026
Great playground, amazing informative plaques placed along footpaths regarding the region's history. I found them really interesting.
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Noeline
from Google21 May 2026
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Josephine T.
from Google21 May 2026
Open ground and central.park for Motueka. History trail and children's playground. Next to Library, Visitors centre. Community Centre and parking area that holds llthe Motueka Market on Sunday. Less picnic tables with big new library but still a large open space and lots of exotic and native trees .Public toiletsin library and by visitors centre No sports fields. Parking in 2 areas by library and central car park. 2 hour limit in some areas.
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Mark J.
from Google21 May 2026
Nice play ground for the two year old. She really enjoyed it now she's 3 and a half. 31st Dec 2022, At the library next to Decks Reserve 1st April 2023 Rainy Saturday getting library books.
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Rob B.
from Google21 May 2026
Great playground for kids!
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Rhodie1
from Google21 May 2026
Only used yhe car park.
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Kevin F.
from Google21 May 2026
Parking hub but also parking fine if 'overstayed!
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