Jeanette M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautifully painted stones tucked into nooks and crannies and along both sides of a trail accessible to cyclists and walkers. A fun place to visit.
Playground
The Dales Reserve
14 Fiordland Place, Aotea, Porirua 5024
ParksPlaygrounds
Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Why these ages?
Tiny cul-de-sac reserve with just a climbing/spinning frame, supernova spinner and bowl rocker on artificial surfacing - all approachable pieces for a toddler. Description explicitly notes it 'suits toddlers through to primary'. Quiet Fiordland Place, no water/road/tall hazards. Older kids move on quickly, tweens will bounce.
Accessibility
Partial access+ Step-free path to the play
Access notes
Description explicitly states the play area is set on artificial surfacing, a firm base for wheels, but no accessible parking, toilet or transfer feature is named anywhere in the source text.
What's here
The Dales Reserve is a small neighbourhood playground on Fiordland Place in Aotea, Porirua, with a climbing and spinning frame, a supernova spinner and a bowl rocker on an artificial surface. It suits toddlers through to primary age children and links into the Aotea walkway network.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes climbing & spinning frame, supernova, bowl rocker.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include bowl rocker.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesAsset type: playground.
Source: maps.poriruacity.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic table. Some young trees may provide shade for spectators as they grow.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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