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Aerial view of Victory Square in Nelson, Nelson City
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Victory Square

Nelson South, Nelson 7010

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Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4
Why these ages?

Small simple climbing frame on bark with lower equipment noted by reviewers as toddler-usable. Flat open reserve on quiet residential streets, established trees for shade. Not fenced but no adjacent water/road/skate hazards. Limited equipment variety caps school-age and tween appeal.

Accessibility
Not accessible
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

Description explicitly states the play equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users, and while the reserve is flat, only street parking is available with no accessible toilet or access feature mentioned.

What's here

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Victory Square's playground is a small, simple play space tucked into a corner of this Nelson neighbourhood sports reserve, a short walk south west of the city centre.

Good to know

  • HistoryCricket was played at Victory Square from the 1858-59 season. Between 1875 and 1886 Nelson played six first-class cricket matches there, winning five against Wellington.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

  • HistoryPlayground established: pre 2009.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • HistoryVictory Square has been used as a cricket ground since the 1858-59 season; Nelson played six first-class matches there between 1875 and 1886 before Trafalgar Park superseded it as the city's main cricket venue in 1888.

  • HistoryOf the six first-class cricket matches Nelson played at Victory Square between 1875 and 1886, Nelson won all five against Wellington but lost the sixth, played in 1882-83, to Auckland.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

  • CultureEvery March since 2009, Victory Square has hosted Race Unity Day, a festival celebrating Nelson's diverse cultures with dance, food and music.

  • On siteEquipment includes climbing frame.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • On siteJunior-suitable items include -.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • AmenitiesVictory Square has a double electric BBQ installed for the Victory Community Trust, available for family and community gatherings.

    Source: urbaneffects.co.nz

  • AmenitiesVictory Square in Nelson is used by Nelson Cricket Association as a cricket ground.

    Source: nelsoncricket.org.nz

  • AmenitiesVictory Square in Nelson has a double electric BBQ installed, enhancing the outdoor space as a convenient public facility for the community.

    Source: urbaneffects.co.nz
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From the crew

Visits

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  • Colin (.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great park to watch games but the toilets are well below standard. Called in the other morning and the stench was just not acceptable.

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  • John W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Has been a sports field our family have used and enjoyed since the 1960's. Still a fav

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  • Lisa W.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Good for all ages, there's lower equipment for toddlers to use, higher for older kids to enjoy too

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  • Paul S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    The heartbeat of the St Vincent and Vanguard Street area, Victory Square is a peaceful oasis. We enjoyed attending the Multi-Cultural Festival there last Sunday.

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  • Jeremy G.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nice spot to came to share lunch with my wife here. Just watch out for falling acorns

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  • Sean T.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great community asset, LRGE oaks & some natives grown in memory of Soldiers experience & War(L. W. F.)

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  • Shane S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Lovely safe park , great for families and sports played

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  • Peter S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great whanau spot, plenty of diversity, the trees are large and provided a nice sunny spot to rest in.

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  • Peter M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Social place to meet for different groups, sporty people play all sorts of games there

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  • Aimee M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great place for families to hang out together

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