James Reserve Playground

James Reserve Playground in Diamond Harbour combines swings with an infant seat, a spinner, a spring toy and a climbing frame with a half basketball court alongside, on Banks Peninsula's Lyttelton Harbour side.

Equipment

The infant swing and spring toy suit younger children, while the spinner and climbing frame add more active options for primary school aged visitors. The half basketball court broadens the site for older kids and accompanying adults. Bark surfacing covers the play area, about 238 m² in total.

Access and Inclusion

The infant swing and spring toy give the youngest visitors an easy way in, with the climbing frame and spinner suiting a slightly older range on the same visit.

Practical Info

On street parking is available near the reserve. Reaching Diamond Harbour requires either the ferry from Lyttelton or the road over the hill, which gives the reserve an unhurried, local feel once you arrive.