The best new playground in Palmy. Kitted out with a new BBQ area, stunning pou from Te Wananga o Aotearoa, and a Basketball Court brought to you by Steven Adams. Well worth a trip to see a great community-led project in action.
Raleigh Reserve Playground
45 Raleigh Street, Awapuni, Palmerston North 4412
Why these ages?
Small Awapuni reserve with junior multi-play + slide, infant-seat swing, rotonet climbing frame and the Steven Adams half-court alongside. No fencing but on a quiet suburban street, and dogs are excluded from the play area east side. Gazebo and BBQ for caregivers. Toddlers have swing and junior slide; rotonet is for older kids.
Access notes
Description states the rotonet climbing frame, junior multi play structure and swings all sit on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users. Only on street parking is mentioned, with no accessible path, parking bay or toilet detail given.
What's here
Raleigh Reserve Playground is a medium sized neighbourhood playground in Awapuni, Palmerston North, built around a rotonet climbing frame and a junior multi-play structure with a slide. The playground suits toddlers through primary school age, with an infant swing seat for the youngest visitors.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
History and Cultural
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Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2019.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes rotonet, junior multi-play structure (with slide), swings (including infant swing), half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide suitable for young child).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include a barbecue, picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesReserve classification: RECREATION.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Basketball hoop,Play Equipment,Open Space.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area: 0.42 hectares.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Shade sail for some play equipment. A large gazebo provides shade for spectators, seating, a barbeque & picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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Spot a problem?
Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Palmerston North City know. They look after this park.