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Playground

Franklin Reserve Playground

27 Franklin Avenue, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410

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Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
NearbyRoadFenced
Why these ages?

Fully fenced after Dec 2025 co-design refurb with tamariki, aimed at younger kids: infant swing, junior multi-play + slide, further slide, plus a perimeter loop path popular for balance bikes/scooters. Franklin Ave runs along the reserve edge so the fence is genuinely useful for parents of wanderers. No toilet on site. Ideal wander-safe toddler stop.

Accessibility
Not accessible
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

The equipment is set on a bark surface. Only on street parking is available and reviews confirm there are no public toilets on site.

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Equipment

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameFencedParkingPicnic tablesShadeSlideSwingsSign in to add

Franklin Reserve Playground in Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, got a full equipment upgrade in December 2025, co-designed with tamariki from the neighbourhood, and is now fully fenced.

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  • Damian B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nicely refreshed playground, mostly suitable for younger children.

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  • Tom C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A cute little playground with a good size are to run around in. Not sure where the nearest public toilet is though.

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  • Andrew S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great facility

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  • Alan H.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    bit of grass

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  • Alida
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    *Fully Fenced Playground!!!* This upgrade is a game changer, it’s a lovely little spot, it’s definitely aimed toward the younger kids but it has a little scooter/bike track for kids to zoom around. Swings, slide, fort, spinner thing, picnic tables, water fountain, and a small covered seating area. A toilet would be great and some more shade areas or even some shade sails over the tables-are my only suggestions. Coffee on ascot is nearby so parents can grab a snack and borrow the toilet but not sure you’d be able to if you weren’t buying 😅

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