Within close proximity to the city centre is this beautiful park. The gardens are well managed and colorful, tables for picnics and shade from well established trees. Definitely somewhere worth going for a quiet work day lunchbreak or to kōrero with a friend etc.
Laurie Hall playground
Laurie Hall Lane, Whangārei 0110
Access notes
A review states the playground is accessible from Bank Street by stairs, and no alternate step free route is mentioned in the description.
What's here
Laurie Hall playground is a small neighbourhood playground accessed via Robert Street in Whangarei, with a large shade sail keeping the equipment cool through the day.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), tunnel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesCouncil asset/description: Access via Robert Street, Whangarei.
Source: opendata-wdc.opendata.arcgis.comAmenitiesAsset category: Playgrounds.
Source: opendata-wdc.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: A large shade sail provides excellent shade for play equipment. Established trees a short distance from the playground may provide shade elsewhere in the park. No shade for seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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