Does Newmarket Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Newmarket Park.

Is there parking at Newmarket Park?

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

Are there picnic tables at Newmarket Park?

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

Does Newmarket Park have swings?

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

Does Newmarket Park have a slide?

Yes, Newmarket Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Newmarket Park?

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

Where is Newmarket Park?

Newmarket Park is in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.

What rating does Newmarket Park have?

Newmarket Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 167 reviews.

Playground

Newmarket Park

51 Ayr Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052

4.3

167
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Best suited to

Child5–9

Why these ages?

Description explicitly notes 'limited dedicated toddler apparatus'. The site is anchored by the Roctopus and a second climbing frame - both aimed at school-age climbers, on rubber matting with no shade. Photos and tags show swings and a roundabout, but nothing that lets a 2-4yo run around unsupervised. Fine primary-age climb park. Tweens will enjoy topping out but nothing keeps them there long.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)+ Accessible parking bay

Access notes

Description states the Roctopus climbing structure and playground are set on rubber safety surfacing, and names accessible parking close to the toilets, though no path or toilet accessibility detail is given beyond that.

What's here

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Newmarket Park is a six-hectare reserve in Parnell, Auckland, whose upper playground centres on a Roctopus, a large multi-limbed climbing structure for school-age children, set on rubber safety surfacing.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
HistoryA large landslide in 1979 took away one of the grandstands and part of the playing field, ending Newmarket Park's run as New Zealand's national soccer stadium; a further major landslip followed in 1988 before the site fell into disuse.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
HistorySlope remediation beginning in the early 2010s had planted more than 10,000 native trees and other plants by early 2012, stabilising the eroded ground that the park's current playground and decorative lake now sit on.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
On siteEquipment includes climbing frame, rocktopus.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include -.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite amenities registered: a drinking fountain.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.com

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