Fernwood Place Playground

Fernwood Place Playground sits at the entrance to the Wai O Taiki Bay nature reserve in eastern Auckland, a compact playground built around a gentle slope rather than fighting it, best suited to toddlers and early primary kids after a sense of adventure.

Equipment

The equipment leans nature inspired: a basket swing, an embankment slide that follows the natural contour of the ground, bowl rockers, a tunnel, and spring toys. Every piece except the slide, which needs a caregiver's hand, suits toddlers on its own, and a partially fenced junior area adds a layer of security for the youngest visitors. The surface is artificial matting.

Practical Info

Off street parking sits right by the reserve, and seating is provided for caregivers. The playground opened within the last five years, close to Wai O Taiki Bay.