Paige
from Google18 May 2026
Playground
Townsend Road Reserve
Rangiora 7400
Best suited to
Child5–9Tween10+
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
The play equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users, and a review notes the path around the park changes from smooth to loose stone, adding a further obstacle for wheeled access.
What's here
Townsend Road Reserve is a small neighbourhood playground in the Townsend Fields subdivision of West Rangiora, also listed in council records as Kowhai Avenue Reserve, with a slide, swings including an infant seat, and a helicopter shaped climbing frame.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2018.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes slide, swings (including infant swing), helicopter climbing frame, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Playground.
Source: opendata.waimakariri.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating.. Young trees may provide some shade for spectators and will provide shade 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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Visits
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