Linda C.
from Google21 May 2026
Playground
Holben Reserve Playground
Holben Parade, Foxton Beach 4815
Best suited to
Child5–9Tween10+
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
The description says the surface is bark chip, a loose surface barrier for wheelchair users, despite public toilets and parking being on site nearby.
What's here
Holben Reserve in Foxton Beach earned Green Flag Award status in the 2025/26 round, one of 23 New Zealand parks recognised internationally for park management, alongside a playground that covers everything from a digger toy to a full bike skills area.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2014-2015.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings, balance equipment, multi-play structures (with slide), digger, flying fox, skate park, pump track, basketball hoop, bike skills area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include junior slide, digger.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a digger toy.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a pump track, tennis courts.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Shade sail for the balance beams - no shade for other play equipment.. Shade sail for seating. Gazebo for picnic table & barbeque. A number of tress are planted around the edge of the playground.
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
Forecast
The week ahead
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Spot a problem?
Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Horowhenua District know. They look after this park.
From the crew
Visits
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