Does Marlow Park Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Marlow Park Playground.

Is there parking at Marlow Park Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Marlow Park Playground.

Does Marlow Park Playground have water play?

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

Are there picnic tables at Marlow Park Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Marlow Park Playground.

Does Marlow Park Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Marlow Park Playground.

Does Marlow Park Playground have a slide?

Yes, Marlow Park Playground includes a slide.

Is there a bike track at Marlow Park Playground?

Marlow Park Playground 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.

Is there a climbing frame at Marlow Park Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Marlow Park Playground.

Playground

Marlow Park Playground

St Clair, Dunedin 9012

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

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Why these ages?

Infant swing, mountain-with-tunnels slide suitable with adult assist, and junior slide give a toddler zone but reviews suggest an open sprawling site with multiple installations rather than a fenced small park. Beach is 2-5 min walk away (distanced, not adjacent). Bike/pump track and skate upgrades hit tweens well.

Accessibility

Partial access

Access notes

Surface underfoot is described only as a mix of grass and artificial turf, which likely means uneven going through the grass sections for wheelchairs. No accessible parking, toilet or transfer equipment is mentioned, so overall access is hard to assess with confidence.

What's here

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameParkingPicnic tablesSeesawSlideSwingsToiletsWater playSign in to add

Marlow Park's playground centres on a whale statue and a mountain structure with tunnels, alongside multi-play equipment with a slide, see saws and swings including an infant swing, all set on a large site that also includes a learn to ride bike track and a pump track. The mix suits toddlers through primary age children.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2011.
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On siteEquipment includes slide, multi-play structures (with slide), whale, see-saws, swings (with infant swing), mountain with tunnels, learn to ride bike track, pump track.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance), whale statue, infant swing, mountain with tunnels, junior slide.
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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, picnic tables, seating, a pump track.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 3 Large.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: grass.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Shade sails for some seating. Picnic tables not shaded.
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Handy to knowParking: on street angle parking.
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From the crew

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Oliver G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Spacious park and playground. Perfect for little ones to have a run around and playing at the many choices for playground installations. If they brought their bike or scooter, there's a nearby track.
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Hugo S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
I visited this park for the first time since moving cities when I was a toddler and it's just as good as I remember. I remember coming here with my dad on special occasions when we drove out towards the coast. This park has a special place in my heart if I'm honest. Located right next to the beach, it's an awesome spot to come with the whole family on a day out. It's a perfect playground for kids to play and use their imagination, with the iconic dinosaur slide as well as the pretend road setup for biking around on. Overall, an amazing playground!
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Brendon Y.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good place to take the children to play with a reasonable selection of things for them to do. They also have a very good bike park for children to learn to ride and learn …
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Richie C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Someone needs to make sure the men's Toilet is cleaned as last Friday 30 January 2026 it looked like a Buffalo somehow came to New Zealand and did its business in there otherwise great park
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Andrew J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Really cool playground by the beach. On the last Sunday of each month there are train rides on vintage carriages
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Steven L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The dinosaur park, as it’s informally called, is Dunedin’s best playground. We’ve been going for years, and it’s our favourite place to bring the kids. It gets its name from the large concrete themed slide and swings dotted around the park. Marlow is a very large park, with multiple playground installations, and swings for infants and kids. It has a large concrete climbing hill and tunnel, perfect for little ones. There are seesaws, and two large playground installations, one for younger kids, and a larger one at the back next to the eponymous dinosaur slide. The concrete installations are quite old, yet are still functional and fun. The recent redevelopment of the paved bicycle area, now with functioning traffic lights, cross walks, tunnel, and signs, is the star attraction. The park has many nearby attractions, including a mini golf, train rides, and the beach. Food trucks are always there on summer weekends. In general, Dunedin’s playground situation is dismal, and is a concern for young families looking to settle. However, the dinosaur playground is the one bright spot in the city.
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Lyn L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Fantastic playground, very popular. Big enough for lots of families.
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Zara S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Always a pleasure . Love the Sunday train
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Amber B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Gets a bit windy down there but was good. 18month old had a go on the pumo track with the scooter. Miss 4 had her bike. Everyone friendly.
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David J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Wonderful park, sadly all too rare in Dunedin. On a summer's day with the churro truck open, there's nowhere I'd rather be. Also a hop skip and a jump from St Kilda, which is too gnarly with rips for a beginner like me to surf, but is still a beautiful beach.
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