Is there parking at Maltby Drive Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Maltby Drive Playground.

Does Maltby Drive Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Maltby Drive Playground.

Does Maltby Drive Playground have a slide?

Yes, Maltby Drive Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Maltby Drive Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Maltby Drive Playground.

Where is Maltby Drive Playground?

Maltby Drive Playground is in Rolleston, Selwyn District, New Zealand.

Playground

Maltby Drive Playground

Name: Maltby Drive Playground
Address: Maltby Drive, Rolleston, 7615, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.6

Maltby Drive, Rolleston 7615

4.6

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4

Why these ages?

Description explicitly states equipment is scaled for toddlers and early primary — infant swing, low climbing frame, multi-play with slide, climbing net, springers and a hoop. Reviewer confirms 'monkey bars not too high, bridge not too high, perfect little playground for wee ones'. Compact site on Maltby Drive in a quiet new Rolleston residential grid — no water, arterial road or skate. Site is small and unfenced but the residential street context is low-traffic.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The description explicitly states the surfacing is bark and the site is small and unfenced. No accessible parking, toilet or step free path is mentioned anywhere in the source text, so the bark surfacing is a confirmed barrier with nothing to offset it.

What's here

Baby swingsClimbing frameParkingSlideSpring rockerSwingsSign in to add

Maltby Drive Playground is a compact neighbourhood playground in one of Rolleston's newer residential grids, built in 2014 for a quick local visit rather than a destination trip. Swings with an infant seat, a climbing frame, and a multi play structure with a slide make up the core kit, scaled for toddlers and early primary aged children.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2014.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), climbing frame, multi-play structure (with slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteCouncil asset register lists: 2 × climbing, 1 × modular, 1 × climbing net, 1 × swing sets, 1 × springers, 1 × hoop.
Source: gis.selwyn.govt.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesCouncil register furniture: 1 × general waste - single.
Source: gis.selwyn.govt.nz
AmenitiesAsset/reserve type: Gr2.
Source: arcgis.com
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade in this playground. Young trees planted may provide shade in the future.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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From the crew

Visits

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Ian
from Google15 Apr 2026
Our grand childen loved playing here
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Julia B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Perfect little playground for wee ones, monkey bars not too high, bridge not too high. A few swings to play on and some trees for shade.
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Carol B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Love this wee playground. Great for the little ones. My Grandson loves this park.
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Andrew H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Fun park for the young ones. All ways a good time on the swings.
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Carol B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground. My 15 month old Grandson loved it.
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Jordan B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome park for the younger kids.
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Ivan C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to have fun with the kids
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Aplzzz
from Google15 Apr 2026
It looks the part, good place to camp the night.
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Gautam P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice place for kids to have fun
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Tony W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great for small kids.
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