Darcy R.
from Google21 May 2026
Playground
Plynlimon Park Playground
Strowan, Christchurch 8052
Best suited to
All ages0–12+
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
Description explicitly states the equipment sits on a bark surface, with only on street parking despite public toilets being on site.
What's here
Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesRoundaboutSlideSwingsToddler areaToiletsSign in to add
Plynlimon Park's playground in Strowan, Christchurch is built for a wide age range, with a flying fox and supernova spinner for older kids alongside a small carousel and an infant swing for toddlers.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), small carousel, climbing module, supernova, flying fox, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, small carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSurface type per council register: 85449.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSurface type per council register: Concrete.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area per council register: 1 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
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