Celeste S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Small but decent playground hidden away at the end of this street.
Playground
Glengavel Playground
12 Glengavel Grove, Papakōwhai, Porirua 5024
Playgrounds
Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Accessibility
Partial accessAccess notes
The equipment sits on an artificial surface rather than bark per the description, which is a mild positive, but no accessible parking, path or inclusive equipment is mentioned anywhere in the text.
What's here
Baby swingsClimbing frameFencedParkingPicnic tablesSlideSpring rockerSwingsToddler areaWater playSign in to add
Glengavel Playground is a small neighbourhood playground on Glengavel Grove in Papakowhai, Porirua, one of four council-listed play spaces serving this harbourside suburb.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes spring toy, multi-play structure (with slide), swings (including infant swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), spring toy.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesAsset type: playground.
Source: maps.poriruacity.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, seating or spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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