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Playground
Larsen Park
5 Kiwi Place, Tawa, Wellington 5028
Accessibility
Partial access- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
The description states surfaces are a combination of artificial grass and bark, so part of the play area has a hard access barrier, within a flat grassed reserve, though only limited on street parking is available and no toilet is mentioned.
What's here
Larsen Park is a recently renewed neighbourhood playground at 5 Kiwi Place in Tawa, Wellington, sitting within a flat grassed reserve that gives younger children plenty of space to run between the equipment. It is a natural first stop for families in the Kiwi Place area.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), basket swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide), see-saws, balance beams.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteLarsen Park Play Area has a swingset and basket swing, seesaws, balance equipment, and a play structure with slide; it is suitable for children of all ages and was commissioned in July 2019.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesLarsen Park Play Area includes a large grassed area alongside the play equipment, providing space for running around and relaxing in the sun.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAccessLarsen Park Play Area is not fenced and has no on-site toilet or drinking fountain.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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From the crew
Visits
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