Hardwell Way Reserve

Hardwell Way Reserve is a one-feature playground in Rolleston, Selwyn: a single climbing frame, and a fairly tall one.¹ It suits a quick climb for a child who loves heights rather than a planned outing.

Equipment

A Rolleston family who rated every playground in town found just the one climbing frame here, noting its height, and their four children, aged 4 to 12, each gave it 2 out of 10 because there was nothing else to do.¹ Their write-up is undated and mentions a lockdown, so the equipment may have changed since. The height likely makes it better for confident school-age climbers than toddlers, who will want a hand. We could not confirm the surfacing, shade or seating.

Practical Info

Selwyn District Council's playground list spells the street Harwell Way, which helps if a map search comes up empty.² As at every Selwyn playground, dogs must stay at least five metres away,³ and the council asks people not to smoke there.²

For more to do, Hartford Crescent Playground is about 230 metres away and, while small, has a metal climbing bridge, a surfboard and a spinner.¹ Lemonwood Park, around 350 metres off, adds a little slide and a climbable rock with some shade to sit in.¹