Does Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake.

Is there parking at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake.

Does Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake have water play?

Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Does Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake have a flying fox?

Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Are there picnic tables at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake.

Is there a sandpit at Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake?

Yes, Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake includes a sandpit.

Playground

Lake Rotokaeo Playground, Minogue Park, Forest Lake

19 Moore Street, Forest Lake, Hamilton 3200

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

NearbyWaterNo barrier

Why these ages?

Description explicitly warns: 'playground backs close to the lake edge on the water side, so supervision near that boundary is worthwhile.' A reviewer echoes: 'close to easily accessible water so adequate adult supervision is necessary.' Junior items exist (infant/basket swing, sand, water channels, low trampoline) but 2-4yo could wander toward unfenced lake. Flying foxes, BMX track and pump track make it excellent for older kids and tweens. Rubber safety matting throughout play zone.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)

Access notes

In ground trampolines sit flush with rubber safety matting, giving a firm level surface in at least part of the play area. No accessible parking, path or toilet is confirmed in the source text beyond generic descriptions.

What's here

SlideSwingsFlying foxSandpitTrampolineWater playBike trackToiletsParkingShadePicnic tablesClimbing frameFencedBaby swingsToddler areaSign in to add

Two side-by-side flying foxes are the centrepiece at this large playground in Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton, and on a fine Saturday they stay busy from morning to close. The reserve wraps around Lake Rotokaeo, giving families a lakeside destination that combines water play, active equipment, and a dedicated scooter skills track in a single visit.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2015.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing and basket swing), embankment slide (tubular), flying fox, tubular slide, mounds, balance beams, sand play, water play, tunnel, inground trampolines, climbing equipment, BMX track, miniature train.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include sand play, inground tramp, basket swing, water play, tunnel, infant swing.
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On siteHamilton City Council's own page for the Minogue Park destination playground lists two flying foxes, sand and water play, in-ground trampolines and a scooter track, within the wider 43.9-hectare Minogue Park that also hosts Waterworld Te Rapa, Waikato Netball courts and the Hamilton BMX Club.
Source: hamilton.govt.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, picnic tables, seating, tennis courts, a BMX track.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 3 Large.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Shade sails provide shade for sand & water play areas. Trees may provide shade at other times of the day or elsewhere in the park.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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From the crew

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Mauricio K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground for kids of all ages, with view of the lake. Nice for hide and seek, tag and other plays. There is a huge carpark, probably because of the bmx ground and the netball courts. There this small scooter course with pedestrians and car signs. Flying fox and sliding toys look amazing. Two picnic tables aside the park. A small sand box for small kids to enjoy under a tent. Worth coming during day savings time.
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Rhiannon B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This small park is a wonderful place for children of all ages. We enjoy picnics in the park, waterplay and playing on the playground. They have a small track for scooters and bikes around the playground suitable for toddlers and small …
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Rebecca A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
What a great playground with something for preschoolers and older children. Great scooter/bike tracks, space for learner riders and more experienced riders. My only concern was it is close to easily accessible water so adequate adult supervision is necessary.
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Jennifer M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This playground is superb, fairly recently refurbished, although some of the equipment is in need of repair, the flying fox used to be a fun double, but looks like it's been decommissioned. There is an in ground bouncy pad that's been boarded up. Still plenty to do though, water play and slides. There is a pump track around the playground, and a full size BMX track next door. There are also some walking tracks around the lake if you feel like a stroll. Watch out for little kids gravitating towards the water. With the water backdrop it's the most picturesque playground in hamilton for sure! We saw a sign to some toilets behind the netball courts, but unsure if they are open to the public.
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Frank U.
from Google15 Apr 2026
An awesome little park with stuff for kids of all ages and not as packed as the park at the lake. I especially love the sand and water play
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Tracey W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice child friendly open space with ample car parking situated next to a bmx track which was being used by a variety of ages, there is also a bike track around the park itself for scooters and for toddlers to use. Safe turf variety of playground equipment.
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Nicholas H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Fantastic playground, tandem flying fox is the best, situated by a lake and next to netball courts. Our daughter had a blast
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Kumar S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome park & playground for little ones! Nice lake. Bmx tracks! …
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Ahmed A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Another lovely playground with a bike track for young children
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Joanne T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park for the young uns. Wee bike track for learning, scooters etc.
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