Is there parking at Te Mete Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Te Mete Playground.

Is Te Mete Playground fenced?

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

Does Te Mete Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Te Mete Playground.

Does Te Mete Playground have a slide?

Yes, Te Mete Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Te Mete Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Te Mete Playground.

Where is Te Mete Playground?

Te Mete Playground is in Merrilands, New Plymouth District, New Zealand.

Playground

Te Mete Playground

1 Te Mete Terrace, Merrilands, New Plymouth 4312

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

What's here

Baby swingsClimbing frameFencedParkingRoundaboutSlideSpring rockerSwingsToddler areaSign in to add

Te Mete Playground on Te Mete Terrace in Merrilands, New Plymouth is a medium-sized playground with a fenced junior area, established between 2011 and 2013 above the Te Mete Park sports fields.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2011-2013.
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On siteEquipment includes climbing frame, multi-play structure (with slide), spring toy, swings (including infant swing), spinner, bowl rocker.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, spring toy, tunnel, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), fenced.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include seating, a fenced junior area.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesCouncil reserve classification: OWN.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Some very minimal tree shade for one seat.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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From the crew

Visits

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Tony M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Continues to be a poorly managed ground with very wet ground on the eastern ends for both goalkeeping areas
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Graeme R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
went to watch football game.
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Christopher T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Probably a good place to mete
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Sukhveer S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very beautiful....
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