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See-saw, slide and animal statue beside the fort at O'Connor Drive playground, PukekoheOpen on map

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O'Connor Drive Playground

48 Oconnor Drive, Pukekohe 2120

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36
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Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4
Why these ages?

Explicit under-5s specialist: infant swing, junior slide, embankment slide, small fort, see-saw, solo spinner. Reviews: 'ideal for my 1.5yr son', 'playground is back a bit from the road so I don't need to stress'. Surrounded by side roads, low-traffic setting, concrete path suits balance bikes. Basic kit means older kids get bored quickly.

Accessibility
Partial access
+ Step-free path to the play- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

Description explicitly states the play surface is bark, a barrier for wheelchair users, though a review confirms a concrete path runs through the park. Parking is on street only, with no accessible parking confirmed.

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O'Connor Drive Playground is a medium-sized neighbourhood playground in Pukekohe, built around a swing set with an infant seat, an embankment slide, a small fort structure, a see-saw, a solo spinner and a novelty animal statue. A junior slide adds a second toddler-friendly option, and a large grassy area beside the equipment gives older children room to run, making the site workable across a wide age range from infants through to early primary schoolers.

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  • Sami S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Very basic Literally just for under 3s A big area like that can be very modern and equipped

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  • Amie C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    I love it cause the playground is ideal for my 1.5yr son. Also has large grass areas with a rugby post and is Dog friendly. Very well maintained. Plenty of trees on a hot day and sunny areas if you'd prefer. Road is not busy and playground is back a bit from the road so I don't need to stress about my son and the road.

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  • Emma W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A great park. Has good trees to provide shade next to the play ground and is ideal for coffee groups or a picnic on the ground. The trees don’t shade any of the equipment so If it’s sunny bring a hat for little people. It is surrounded by side roads so a little safer and quieter than lots of other parks in Pukekohe. It has a concrete path running through it ideal for kids learning to bike or scooter. There is one baby swing and one big swing along with see-saw, spiral spinning pole, slide, wooden seats and post to balance around and a wooden climbing frame. Large open field with rugby goal posts provide an option for older kids.

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  • Jessica H.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great playground for under 5s. Boardwalk through the plants. Slide. Cubby house. Seasaw. Spinning pole and swings. Lots of grass to run around on. Dog friendly too. We stubbled across this park by chance and its definetly a hidden gem.

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  • Abbey L.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Basic playground great for young ones with plenty of grass to sit an have a picnic.

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  • Nancygis
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great quiet playground. Lots of shade. Good for smaller children to play.

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  • Marika G.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great for lil kids under 5

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  • Heather P.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Large open field for kids to run. Not alot in the way of playground equipment.

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  • Lynne B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A simple but effective play ground for under five's. Plus, it's dog friendly.

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  • Frances L.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Park is great, needs a few more things in it and a couple.of the stepper replace.as rotten. Other wise clean.and tidy

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