Does Lions Trains have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Lions Trains.

Is there parking at Lions Trains?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Lions Trains.

Does Lions Trains have water play?

Lions Trains is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Is Lions Trains shaded?

Lions Trains has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Lions Trains?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Lions Trains.

Does Lions Trains have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Lions Trains.

Does Lions Trains have a slide?

Yes, Lions Trains includes a slide.

Is there a bike track at Lions Trains?

Lions Trains is listed as having a bike, pump, or skills track. Check recent photos or visit notes to confirm it is on the play site itself.

Playground

Lions Trains

J66X+46, Timaru Port, Timaru 7910

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

NearbyWaterSkateparkAt a distance

Why these ages?

Infant swing, you-and-me swing, accessibility swing, horse rocker, spring toy, tunnel and musical play give toddlers loads to do on artificial surface with a shade sail. But this sits directly beside the beach, a paddling pool is on site and a skatepark shares the space — three separate hazards toddlers can wander into with no fence. Ship structure, climbing mound, climbing wall, net, embankment slide, novelty tower, learn-to-cycle track and half basketball are outstanding for primary-age and tween active play.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)+ Artificial turf surface (firmer than bark)

Access notes

Description states an accessibility swing is included in the play area on an artificial surface, giving both a transfer friendly feature and a firm surface, though accessible parking and a path are not confirmed.

What's here

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameParkingPicnic tablesSeesawShadeSlideSpring rockerSwingsToiletsWater playSign in to add

Lions Trains is one of Timaru's largest playgrounds, a big, varied play space by the beach with a paddling pool, a learn to cycle track and a skatepark alongside the play equipment, suiting everything from toddlers to teenagers.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes spring toy, tunnel, climbing mound, ship, slide, novelty tower (with slide), wide slide, musical play, wide see-saw, multi-play equipment (with slide), climbing structures, climbing wall, swings, climbing net, horse rocker, embankment slide, supernova, infant swing, you-and-me swing, musical play, learn to cycle track, skatepark, paddling pool, half basketball court.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, spring toy, musical play.
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On siteSpecialised equipment: a learn-to-bike track.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a paddling pool.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 4 Very large.
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AmenitiesAsset type: Skate Park.
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AccessAccessibility features: Accessibility swing.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Large shade sail provides shade for slide. No shade for other play equipment. There are shade sails adjacent to the paddling pool that provide shade for picnic tables. Built shade structure for picnic tables & spectators.
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