Does Hockey Reserve have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Hockey Reserve.

Is there parking at Hockey Reserve?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Hockey Reserve.

Does Hockey Reserve have a flying fox?

Hockey Reserve is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Is Hockey Reserve shaded?

Hockey Reserve has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Hockey Reserve?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Hockey Reserve.

Does Hockey Reserve have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Hockey Reserve.

Does Hockey Reserve have a slide?

Yes, Hockey Reserve includes a slide.

Is there a bike track at Hockey Reserve?

Hockey Reserve is listed as having a bike, pump, or skills track. Check recent photos or visit notes to confirm it is on the play site itself.

Playground

Hockey Reserve

Name: Hockey Reserve
Address: The Brook, Nelson, 7010, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.4

The Brook, Nelson 7010

4.4

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

NearbyWaterAt a distance

Why these ages?

Award-winning design with colourful climbing tunnels through grassed mounds, embankment slide, infant swing, rock play - toddlers get a rich low-pressure space. A reviewer says 'Safe, and closed off/surrounded by trees etc. So great for safety and preventing little ones from wandering off easily'. Brook Stream runs alongside so water risk exists (no fence), keeping toddler score below toddler-friendly. Flying fox and pump track extend into child and tween ages.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play+ Accessible toilet on site

Access notes

Description states a two metre wide concrete shared path built in 2018 connects local streets to the reserve, and an accessible unisex toilet was installed in 2023 replacing the old portaloo. The play equipment itself is built into grassed mounds and tunnels, and no accessible parking is named beyond on street parking.

What's here

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesShadeSlideSwingsToiletsSign in to add

Hockey Reserve's playground in Nelson's Brook Valley won the Resene Total Colour Landscape Award in 2013 for a design that turns the site's stream setting into play equipment, with colourful mounds standing in for eddies in Brook Stream.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2010-2019.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteHockey Reserve features colourful climbing tunnels intersecting mounds, a slide over a grassed mound, rock play elements, seating, and totem poles with stencil art.
Source: resene.co.nz
On siteEquipment includes mounds, flying fox, swings (including infant swing), climbing structure, tunnels, rock play, solo spinner, embankment slide.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include embankment slide, infant swing, tunnel.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating, a pump track.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AccessA 2-metre-wide concrete shared path was built in 2018 alongside the Brook Stream to connect Hockey Reserve to surrounding streets, improving pram and cycle access. In May 2023 an accessible unisex single-cubicle toilet was installed at the reserve, replacing the previous portaloo.
Source: our.nelson.govt.nz
AccessIn 2018 a 2-metre wide concrete shared path was constructed alongside Brook Stream connecting local streets and existing pathways to Hockey Reserve. The path accommodates prams, cyclists, and pedestrians and is the primary access route to the playground from the Brook Valley road.
Source: our.nelson.govt.nz
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Two small shade sails for picnic table.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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Liam M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice kids playground and put p track with a fun jump. Picnic table with shade over the top and a park. There is a porta-loo to go toilet in. Nice place to come if your in the close area😀 …
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Jody H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A nice place to bring the kids on a sunny day. Pack your picnic, there’s shaded picnic tables; just remember to take your rubbish home as there are no bins and maybe bring along some insect repellent. There’s Plenty of room for the kids to run around and explore. Suitable for both younger and older children. There’s swings, slides, climbing wall, obstacles and a mini bmx track. The downside, other than the lack of rubbish bins and permanent amenities (there’s a porta-loo), if you intend on driving here, you need to be prepared to park elsewhere as there is only four parking spots. My kids enjoyed our last visit, they found a couple of “treasure rocks” to rehide which is always fun.
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Jacqui H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
What a cool playground! Heaps of fun things for the kids to play on, a flying fox, shaded picnic tables, heaps of grass area, a mini box track and a port a loo, everything you need for a day out with the kids
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Ebony M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
awesome park great spot for kai not too crowded kids will love it if you havent been already
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Levi F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park (especially when it's 2min walk from your house). Be good if the council would come a tidy up the kids pump track.. very overgrown these days.
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Hayden M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Could do with a public BBQ but otherwise a great place for a picnic and play with the family.
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Russ H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The Loo has been removed... 😕
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Liandy K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Absolutely lovely. Worth the trip. Safe, and closed off/surrounded by trees etc. So great for safety and preventing little ones from wandering off easily.
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George H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome playground and flying fox for the kiddies
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Craig B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground for the kids!! Flying fox, swings, slides, bmx track.. Great spot for a play for the kids.. For a birthday party.... For a picnic. Best playground in Nelson!
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