Does Nelson Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Nelson Park.

Is there parking at Nelson Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Nelson Park.

Are there picnic tables at Nelson Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Nelson Park.

Does Nelson Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Nelson Park.

Does Nelson Park have a slide?

Yes, Nelson Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Nelson Park?

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

Where is Nelson Park?

Nelson Park is in Riverdale, Gisborne District, New Zealand.

What rating does Nelson Park have?

Nelson Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 55 reviews.

Playground

Nelson Park

Name: Nelson Park
Address: 444 Nelson Road, Riverdale, Gisborne, 4010, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.5

444 Nelson Road, Riverdale, Gisborne 4010

4.5

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Best suited to

Child5–9

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description explicitly notes the play area is bark surfaced but also says the relatively flat layout aids access for buggies, plus off street parking and toilets are on site.

What's here

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Spot a problem?

Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Gisborne District know. They look after this park.

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From the crew

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Roxanne P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good walk around the field get some steps in or take yah dog for a run as well as yourself.
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Steve M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to walk the dog off-leash. We only go there when visiting Gisborne for Xmas, but there is plenty of space to play fetch, the river bank and tree groves for shade and different smells. We usually do two laps including a walk down the path to the bridge by the school (sorry don't know the name). We have seen some stupid dog owners there with uncontrolled dogs zooming around in packs, but this seems to be rare and the place is big enough to avoid them.
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Karen D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Central school triathlon great kids all champions
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Kristin S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Huge park. Looks wells maintained. No playground for kids tho.
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Automated Z.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place for a walk or to take the dogs for a run, sports fields, cricket pitches, even Great spots for a picnic
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Ananda C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Brought kids along for hubby’s soccer game. Lovely park but no playground. Looks like it was taken out. There’s still some swings though
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Rachael T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Big as Park to walk dogs around, good dog owners, and friendly dogs to meet when soccer games and cricket games are not being played. Playground for the Kids too👐😎 …
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Chelsea S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome place to train, have a kick around, play on the playground. Just a nice open space to have some family fun
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Simon L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park. Space is a little underutilised but good if you are just looking for space.
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Tristan R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Cheered the kids on for soccer, then later on played too, great ground in excellent condition
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