Does Heath Johnston Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Heath Johnston Park.

Is there parking at Heath Johnston Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Heath Johnston Park.

Are there picnic tables at Heath Johnston Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Heath Johnston Park.

Does Heath Johnston Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Heath Johnston Park.

Does Heath Johnston Park have a slide?

Yes, Heath Johnston Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Heath Johnston Park?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Heath Johnston Park.

Where is Heath Johnston Park?

Heath Johnston Park is in Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand.

What rating does Heath Johnston Park have?

Heath Johnston Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

Playground

Heath Johnston Park

Tamarau, Gisborne 4010

4.7

32
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Best suited to

Child5–9

What's here

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Heath Johnston Park is a neighbourhood playground in Tamarau, on the south east side of Gisborne, with a straightforward multi-play structure and slide plus swings that include an infant seat, set under a canopy of established trees.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2017.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (including infant swings).
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, picnic tables, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Established trees provide some shade for play equipment. There is tree shade for one of the picnic tables & some of the seating.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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From the crew

Visits

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Tiria P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Dogs love to walk around this park. Found 4 golf balls and a referee whistle
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Jerry M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good park out of the way. Close walk for the kids
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Manu P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to run the dog.
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Catherine C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Love the late afternoon sun. Safe place for the grandies to play
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Robert D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good place too take my dog for a run around
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Trinett W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
good variety of play equipment for children to play on. also big open field for sports.
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Mihi M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place for our kids yo play
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Scottrenee L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Kids loved a quick stretch and play before heading up the Coast
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Dion W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park to relax, chill with the whanau and pets..
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Kohi R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautiful place for a short break
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