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Aerial view of Green Island Memorial Park Playground in Green Island, Dunedin City
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Green Island Memorial Park Playground

221A Main South Road, Green Island, Dunedin 9018

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

Community-designed specifically for 0-6yo with a fully fenced and gated boundary (multiple reviewers confirm 'well fenced', 'can't easily escape'). Inclusive equipment throughout: frisbee swing, inclusive carousel, basket swing, wheelchair-accessible roundabout, spring rocker, train-themed pieces, all on softfall. Sits in memorial gardens with picnic tables and shade. Textbook toddler-friendly.

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
+ Wheel-on roundabout / carousel+ Step-free path to the play
Access notes

Description states the equipment was chosen specifically for accessibility, naming a wheelchair, walker and pram accessible roundabout, and it is one of 13 Dunedin playgrounds council lists as having inclusive play equipment, with a review describing the ground as flat astroturf and grass.

What's here

Basket swingClimbing frameFencedPicnic tablesRoundaboutSlideSpring rockerSwingsThemed structureToddler areaSign in to add

Green Island Memorial Park Playground is a fenced, train themed playground for young children in Green Island, built inside a memorial garden that doubles as a picnic spot on Main South Road. The equipment was chosen specifically for accessibility: a frisbee swing, an inclusive carousel, a basket swing and a wheelchair, walker and pram accessible roundabout, all on softfall surfacing, alongside a spring rocker and themed play pieces.

Good to know

  • HistoryThe playground was redesigned after community consultation led by the Greater Green Island Community Network; locals asked for a fenced playground with seating, a swing, a slide and multi-play equipment aimed at 0-6 year olds, and a train-themed design by Creo received strong community support.

    Source: creospace.co.nz

  • On siteThe Dunedin City asset register lists a basket swing, a roundabout, a spring rocker, and themed play equipment at this playground.

    Source: dunedin.govt.nz

  • On siteDunedin City Council's citywide inclusive-play guide lists Green Island Memorial Park among 13 Dunedin playgrounds with inclusive equipment, specifically an inclusive carousel and a basket swing.

    Source: dunedin.govt.nz

  • AmenitiesGreen Island Memorial is a garden that doubles as a picnic area on Main South Road, with a playground onsite; public and community use is free of charge (commercial activity bookings are $596.50/day).

    Source: eservices.dunedin.govt.nz

  • AccessEquipment selection for the Green Island Memorial playground prioritised accessibility, including a frisbee swing and a wheelchair-, walker- and pram-accessible roundabout, plus softfall surfacing for all-weather play.

    Source: creospace.co.nz
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  • Wicked S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Dunedin lacks great playgrounds. This one was the best we found with 1 picnic table in the shade within the gated area. And another picnic table is next to it, next to a BBQ. The playground is well maintained and it even entertained my 8 and 11 year old. I didn't see toilets though.

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  • Bronson D.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    One of the best in Dunedin, aimed at solidly younger kids with new equipment. There is also a picnic table under a shade sale which is a bonus. Nice shady trees for picnics etc

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  • Jen W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Really cool little playground. I didn't think my kids would stay interested for that long but they played for over an hour. The big hamster wheel was a firm favourite. Right next door to a small botanical garden and supermarket on the other side which is handy for an impromptu picnic.

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  • Aymie S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great playground for approx age 2-8 years. Equipment not high off ground but a wee range of things for both the more and less adventurous wee ones. Flat, mix of astroturf and grass, couple trees for shade and well fenced.

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  • Jonah S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Honestly an excellent toddler/young child playground, all fenced in.

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  • Youssef A.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    If the place was wider and bigger for children, it would be better, and more children's games would be better. Thank you

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  • Ben
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Very good place to take kids 🥰 …

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  • Gloria G.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Fabulous playground. Fully fenced. Lovely rose gardens.

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  • Sharon E.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Amazing playground and garden. Whilst I walked the garden and enjoyed the roses and other beautiful plants, my son enjoyed the playground and I was happy that he couldn't easily escape the gated playground

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  • Tracey S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Beautiful gardens, inbuilt play ground for young children very nice.

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