Does Porritt Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Porritt Park.

Is there parking at Porritt Park?

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

Is Porritt Park fenced?

Porritt Park has fencing around at least part of the playground. Check the visit notes and photos for the specific edges that are enclosed.

Are there picnic tables at Porritt Park?

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

Does Porritt Park have swings?

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

Does Porritt Park have a slide?

Yes, Porritt Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Porritt Park?

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

Where is Porritt Park?

Porritt Park is in Thames, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand.

Playground

Porritt Park

Name: Porritt Park
Address: 404A Queen Street, Thames, 3500, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.6

404A Queen Street, Thames 3500

4.6

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Best suited to

All ages0–12+

NearbyRoadSkateparkFenced

Why these ages?

2024 destination playground - lighthouse tower with tubular slide, Wakatere ship, net climbers, embankment slide, hamster wheels, talking tubes. Fenced junior area with infant + basket swings and wheelchair-accessible seesaw/carousel keeps toddlers contained. Adjacent skate/scooter park (multiple reviews). Queen St is Thames town main road (adjacent SH25). Fence mitigates both toddler-side risks.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Wheel-on roundabout / carousel- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

A wheelchair accessible seesaw and carousel are named explicitly and a review confirms a swing for children with special needs, but the surfacing is a mix of artificial, bark and woodchips, which blocks a smooth wheelchair route.

What's here

Baby swingsClimbing frameFencedParkingPicnic tablesSeesawSlideSwingsToddler areaToiletsSign in to add

Porritt Park's playground in Thames is a genuine destination, built around a Wakatere ship feature, a lighthouse climbing tower with a tubular slide, hamster wheels and talking tubes, understood to be one of the first playgrounds of this scale built outside a major New Zealand city. Most of the funding came from a local philanthropist couple who wanted a free, accessible play space for the town.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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HistoryPorritt Park's $1.5 million destination playground officially opened on 31 May 2024, unveiled by the Thames-Coromandel mayor alongside local children.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
HistoryThe majority of Porritt Park's playground budget was gifted by philanthropist couple Jackie and Chris Reeve, aiming to create a free, accessible play space understood to be the first destination playground built outside a major New Zealand city.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
On siteEquipment includes climbing tower lighthouse (with tubular slide), ‘Wakatere’ ship, wheelchair-accessible seesaw and carousel, hamster wheels, talking tubes, net climbers, swings (including infant swing and basket swing), embankment slide, balance logs, tunnel.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include inground carousel, embankment infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance),, parts of ship structure, basket swing, talking tubes, fenced.
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On siteSpecialised equipment: a hamster wheel, a carousel.
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On sitePorritt Park's playground includes a revamped Wakatere boat feature, hamster wheels, talking tunnels, a climbing tower and lookout, an accessible see-saw and a carousel.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a fenced junior area.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 3 Large.
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From the crew

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Brian S.
from Google20 May 2026
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Jean E.
from Google20 May 2026
Very kid-friendly and lots to do. Recommend
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Angela B.
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Martin D.
from Google20 May 2026
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FOOKES R.
from Google20 May 2026
It was a great place where the kids could play, a great varied playground for children of all ages. We sat at the outdoor table and had lunch. There were toilets.
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Warrick L.
from Google20 May 2026
Great place for the kids to blow off some steam and you can have a picnic as well.
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Kathryn B.
from Google20 May 2026
Awesome little playground. Generally heaps of kids playing together and very welcoming towards newcomers. Miss 4 loves the place.
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Glyn J.
from Google20 May 2026
Great kids playground and skate park. Various activities for the kids.
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Catherine D.
from Google20 May 2026
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Jan M.
from Google20 May 2026
One of the best playgrounds I've been too! Have different options for small and big kids. It's also a skate park or can get kids to use a balance bike. I even tried the spiral slide! 🥳 Perfect to spend some time with a toddler. …
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