This is a pleasant playground with a large climbing frame, two seesaws, a baby/toddler swing, two big swings, a mini spinning round, and a picnic table with a kids naughts and crosses next to it. Well kept, in a quiet street with parking outside. At the back of the playground is a fence and a kiddi lock gate to the wetlands which is a small loop walk, can be done in 10 mins with little kids (walking at their pace!)
Gandalf Crescent Reserve
17 Gandalf Crescent, Paraparaumu 5032
What's here
Gandalf Crescent Reserve is a neighbourhood playground in Paraparaumu, with swings, a tunnel slide and a climbing dome forming the core of the play area, backed by a climbing frame, see-saws, a small carousel and an abacus panel for younger children. A gate at the back of the playground leads directly onto the Te Roto Wetland Reserve walking path, letting families extend the visit with a nature walk around the wetland.
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteGandalf Crescent Playground in Paraparaumu features swings, a tunnel slide, and a climbing dome.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nzOn siteEquipment includes climbing frame, see-saws, tubular slide, swings, slide, small carousel, infant swing, abacus.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, small carousel, abacus.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteThemed playground: playground.
Source: openstreetmap.orgAmenitiesGandalf Crescent Reserve is located at 17 Gandalf Crescent, Paraparaumu 5032. Confirmed as a KCDC public reserve.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nzAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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