Makino Park
Feilding 4702
Why these ages?
Paddling pool sits alongside the main play area with no fencing mentioned - the exact scenario that makes 2-4yos parents twitchy since a wandering toddler can end up in water. Gravel surfacing is unforgiving for tumbles. Multi-play slide is toddler-friendly on its own, but the eagles nest, maypole and spinner skew a bit older. Not a destination and not a coffee-and-watch play.
Access notes
Description states the surface is gravel throughout the play area, a barrier for wheelchair users, and only mentions off street parking without any accessible bay or path detail. The only named accessible facility is the neighbouring paid aquatic centre, not the playground itself.
What's here
Makino Park in central Feilding is a compact playground next to the Makino Aquatic Centre, built around a multi-play structure with a slide, a maypole, a solo spinner, and an eagles nest climber.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
History and Cultural
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2010-2015.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), maypole, solo spinner, eagles nest.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: gravel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating, a paddling pool.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowThe site is adjacent to adjacent to the swimming pool (entry fee),.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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