Richard B.
from Google18 May 2026
Epic view and lots of space. Little kids part very basic.
Playground
Southgate playground
31 Southgate Road, Southgate, Wellington 6023
Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible+ Step-free path to the play+ Accessible parking bay
Access notes
The playground sits on flat ground with an artificial grass surface explicitly described as accessible for buggies, and off street parking is available on site, though no transfer point is confirmed.
What's here
Southgate Playground in Berhampore, Wellington, is a medium-sized play area on flat ground beside playing fields, with a fenced junior area that makes it particularly well suited to families with toddlers. The artificial grass surface is accessible for buggies and keeps the site usable in damp conditions.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (with infant swing and basket swing), multi-play structure (with slide), see-saw, junior imaginative interactive play unit, large grassy area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing and basket swing), junior imaginative interactive play unit, partially fenced.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating, a fenced junior area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil photo on file.
Source: opendata-wcc.opendata.arcgis.com
Forecast
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From the crew
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