All my kids loved it here. 1y, 3y, and 6y. We parked by kmart and walked to the park. Easy walk. UPDATE Sadly, we went there this week and saw that a lot of the hands on the lizard structure are made of glass and are broken. I was so concerned my 2y would cut his hand if he needed support while climbing. Pics of some of the broken hand prints.
Hart Domain
Henderson, Auckland 0612
Why these ages?
Description explicitly says the playground is fenced with a separated junior area, useful for families with toddlers who want a contained space, plus infant + basket swings and a junior multi-play with tubular slide. Four shade sails cover the equipment. A reviewer confirms 'best suited to kids 1 to 5'. Larger multi-play structure gives 5-8yos a little more but tweens will be bored. No water/road/tall/skate hazards described.
Access notes
Description notes off street parking and a firm artificial play surface, and one review states the park accommodates families with children with disabilities. No specific access features such as ramps, accessible toilets or transfer stations are named in the text, so this is a moderate inference rather than a confirmed verdict.
What's here
Hart Domain in Henderson is a fenced playground with a dedicated junior area, built around swings including an infant swing, a junior multi play structure with a tubular slide, a larger multi play structure with a slide, and a basket swing. Four shade sails cover the equipment well, so it holds up on hot Auckland afternoons.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2009.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), junior multi-play structure (with tubular slide), multi-play structure (with slide), basket swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Four shade sails provide good shade for play equipment. No shade for picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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