Is there parking at Gleeson Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Gleeson Park.

Does Gleeson Park have water play?

Gleeson Park is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Are there picnic tables at Gleeson Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Gleeson Park.

Does Gleeson Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Gleeson Park.

Does Gleeson Park have a slide?

Yes, Gleeson Park includes a slide.

Does Gleeson Park have a trampoline?

Yes, Gleeson Park includes a trampoline.

Is there a climbing frame at Gleeson Park?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Gleeson Park.

Where is Gleeson Park?

Gleeson Park is in Hospital Hill, Napier City, New Zealand.

Playground

Gleeson Park

Name: Gleeson Park
Address: Faraday Street, Hospital Hill, Napier, 4110, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 3.3

Faraday Street, Hospital Hill, Napier 4110

3.3

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

Why these ages?

Description explicitly states 'the equipment suits ages three to eight best', with an in-ground wheelchair-friendly trampoline, carousel, double slides and sensory panels — deliberately inclusive and low. Perimeter path lets a caregiver walk the whole edge without stepping on the play surface. Faraday St in Hospital Hill is a quiet residential street with no water or arterial hazard adjacent.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

+ Step-free path to the play+ Sensory / musical panels at seated height

Access notes

This is explicitly branded an inclusive playground with a wheelchair width perimeter path looping the site so the whole play area is navigable without stepping onto the bark play surface, plus two dedicated sensory panels, a bubble panel and a mirror panel. There are no toilets on site and no accessible parking bay is named, but the purpose built accessible design is a strong standalone signal.

What's here

Climbing frameParkingPicnic tablesSeesawSlideSwingsTrampolineWater playSign in to add

Gleeson Park is an inclusive playground on Faraday Street in Napier's Hospital Hill, rebuilt from the ground up on a former quarry site and reopened in April 2024.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes rotonet, play panel, inground tramp, swings (including infant swing basket swing), see-saw, accessible trampoline.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include rotonet, basket swing, infant swing, inground trampoline.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AccessAccessibility features: accessible trampoline.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating. There are trees on the bank behind the playground may provide shade at other times during the day.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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From the crew

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Priscilla B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Can't wait till they finish the retaining wall and start the new playground for summer.
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Surya D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
- Very mediocre park, not always well maintained
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Mazza H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing
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