Lara
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to walk the dog. Good views from the summit. Sadly the Skatebowl has long gone!
Playground
Lundon Park
20 Thatcher Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501
ParksPlaygrounds
Best suited to
Child5–9
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
Description explicitly states the play equipment sits on a bark chip surface, with only on street parking and no toilets or accessible route mentioned on site.
What's here
Lundon Park in Castlecliff has a small neighbourhood playground built around a single multi play structure, a straightforward stop for a quick play rather than a destination visit.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteLundon Park's playground on Carson Street, Castlecliff, has a climbing frame surrounded by bark for a soft landing, along with multiple seesaws, swings and a hanging hoop structure.
Source: totsintawhero.wordpress.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesOn-site toilets exist at Lundon Park but have been reported as scruffy and often locked, and there are no picnic tables near the play area.
Source: totsintawhero.wordpress.comAccessThe Lundon Park playground is not fenced, so families with a young child who tends to wander should be cautious, and there is no shade over the play equipment.
Source: totsintawhero.wordpress.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
Forecast
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From the crew
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