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Aerial view of Hammond Park Playground in Riverlea, Hamilton City
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Hammond Park Playground

51/59 Malcolm Street, Riverlea, Hamilton 3216

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

Fully fenced play area on the banks of the Waikato River — Malcolm Street beach and the river are the main water risk, but the perimeter fence contains toddlers. Basket swing, spring rocker, spring toy, double slide, scrambling net and balance beams sit on artificial turf and bark. Natural materials, bush setting connects to Te Awa cycle trail. Great toddler pick with fence doing the heavy lifting; small equipment range limits older-kid retention.

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Basket swingBike trackClimbing frameFencedParkingPicnic tablesSandpitSlideSpring rockerSwingsToddler areaSign in to add

Hammond Park playground in Riverlea, Hamilton, is a fully fenced play space on the banks of the Waikato River, with equipment that draws on the natural bush setting of the surrounding reserve. It adjoins Hammond Bush, part of the Mangaonua Gully system, and the whole site connects to the Te Awa River Ride cycling path.

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  • Nancy V.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Beautiful place for a stroll. There's a 1km walkway which follows the river and then branches up to another 1km walkway/cycleway along a lovely stream and goes through some farmland. We parked at Hammond Park and managed a total of 4km (return) through beautiful surroundings. There's also a small "beach" near the parking area with real sand which is lovely to walk along or bring children to play in the sand and get their feet wet.

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  • Shaun S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great walk with the dog she loved the river

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  • Sue L.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Lovely little playground in a beautiful setting. So nice to have equipment made from natural materials.

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  • Ashez B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Amazing little playground and also has a great bush walk 😊😊 kids loved it plenty of spots to have a picnic lunch …

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  • Teuce
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    No toilets, beige and boring. Minimalistic. No diaper changing areas or water fountains either.

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  • Petra R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great playground and if you go down by the river you can see the new bridge being built!

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  • Katherine W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    We really need to work on cleaning the river lol the sand feels like sludge between your toesss it's gross 🤢 …

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  • Tom C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great spot for jumping in the river and swimming. Lots of dogs and people also having a swim on a sunny day

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  • Michael C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Excellent place to wander along the Waikato river trail. The newly added childrens playground is great

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  • Ura R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Lovely playground for the kids. Lots of fun

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