Steve A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great small Playground, suits children age between 3 and 7. the Playground has See - Saw, Slide, Swings.
Playground
Toorak Reserve Playground
62 Toorak Avenue, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042
ParksPlaygrounds
Best suited to
Child5–9
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
The description states the carousel, slide and swings sit on a bark and grass surface, which blocks wheeled mobility devices. Only on street parking on Toorak Avenue is mentioned.
What's here
Toorak Reserve Playground on Toorak Avenue in Avonhead is a compact neighbourhood playground built around a carousel, a slide and swings with an infant seat, scaled for toddlers and early primary kids. A grassy open area surrounds the equipment, giving parents room to relax on the lawn while children play.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes carousel, slide, swings (including infant swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark, grass.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSurface type per council register: 26344.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSurface type per council register: Bark.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area per council register: 64 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
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