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Turnbull Thomson Park

199 Islington Street, Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill 9810

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Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4Child5–9
Why these ages?

Modest neighbourhood set (swings + infant swing, slide, horse rocker, climbing frame carousel, monorail, accessibility swing) on artificial surface in a 40ha reserve. Not fenced and the wider reserve is split by a street and railway line, plus doubles as an off-leash dog area, but the play area itself isn't right next to those. Toddler-scaled equipment; older kids get the fitness cube and sports fields.

Accessibility
Partial access
+ Artificial turf surface (firmer than bark)+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)
Access notes

Description names an accessibility swing for inclusive play and states equipment sits on an artificial surface, giving a firm surface and a transfer point, but it does not confirm accessible parking or a step free path.

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Turnbull Thomson Park's playground sits inside one of Invercargill's largest multi use reserves, a 40 hectare green space in south Invercargill split into four sections by Lindisfarne Street and the Main South railway line. The equipment itself is a modest neighbourhood set, with the surrounding walking and cycling network and dog exercise area doing much of the drawing power.

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  • Robert E.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Amazing place. True NZ native Bush. Easy to walk. Bird life everywhere. A must do experience when in the area.. Take you camera/cell phone.

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  • Margaret M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Grandchild's hockey match. Safe secure spot for kids hockey. Good viewing boxes and open rooms for changing g and toilet. Even cube can for coffee and also a sausage sizzle going. A fun experience I recommend.

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  • Dylan R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Well maintained sports grounds, with a large Astro turf. My kids play rugby and soccer here. Great little play ground as well. Within easy walking distance of the night and day for ice creams after sports.

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  • Frieda M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A lot of fields for the games. The turf is good. My son likes playing football here

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  • Amber R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great place but shame about the parking

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  • Caleb R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Thanks again and pick it up on my way to work and pick wewwe so no one will ever know what I come by tomorrow to pick it up tomorrow if you are still looking at but it's a little bit more than my own and pick it up on ex de if so what is the cost for a Saturday or whoever you are doing good go to know what the cost would be to do the offer letter from here to do it again and it was so good go to chi Minh City Hall to know what the no contact order for confirmation from you guys to get more info and pick it up on Monday so no one will ever know what you guys to get more info and pick it up tomorrow if you are still looking at e to do the offer letter from fun and be careful with you guys and then we hi if so

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  • Polarbeard
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great place to work your dog at.

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  • Kate M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Hockey turff safe n secure. Toilets available. Big fields across the road to play other sport.

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  • Marlene G.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Fields are not clearly marked for summer football. Perhaps signs on fields would assist newcomers as the map did not really help.

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  • Shorty
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great sports facility. Turf is awesome and loads of grounds to play sport. When busy parking is a real problem, otherwise allgood.

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