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from Google21 May 2026
Playground
Waihoihoi River Park
70 The Centre, Northland 0510
Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4Child5–9
NearbyWaterSkateparkAt a distance
Why these ages?
Wheelchair-accessible carriage swing, infant swing, basket swing, disk rocker and multi-play with slide give toddlers and mixed-mobility kids solid options. But Waihoihoi River runs down through the open green space and a skatepark sits on the same site for older riders — two things pulling a toddler's attention that parents can't ignore. Skate and multi-play stretch appeal for primary and tween.
Accessibility
Partial access+ Wheelchair swing (roll-on, Liberty Swing style)+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
Description twice names a wheelchair accessible carriage swing, a genuine roll on wheelchair swing, plus a separate basket swing, but the surface is described as mixed artificial and bark, a hard blocker that rules out full accessibility.
What's here
Waihoihoi River Park Playground sits beside the Waihoihoi River in the centre of Waipū village, built around a wheelchair accessible carriage swing and a gentle basket swing alongside a multi play structure with slide and a disk rocker. It is one of the more accessible playgrounds in the Whangarei district and suits a wide range of ages and mobility levels.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteWaihoihoi River Park Playground features a dedicated wheelchair-accessible swing, ensuring children of all mobility levels can enjoy the riverside setting.
Source: accessibleplaygrounds.co.nzOn siteEquipment includes wheel chair accessible carriage swing, swings (with infant swing and basket swing), multi-play structure (with slide), disk rocker, skatepark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, junior slide.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesWaihoihoi River Park Playground is nestled beside the tranquil Waihoihoi River, surrounded by mature trees and open green space, with picnic tables and public toilets for extended visits.
Source: accessibleplaygrounds.co.nzAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAccessWaihoihoi River Park Playground near Waipu features a dedicated wheelchair-accessible swing and a gentle bucket swing for younger or lighter-weight children, set beside the tranquil Waihoihoi River with picnic tables and toilets.
Source: accessibleplaygrounds.co.nzAccessAccessibility features: wheel chair accessible carriage swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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From the crew
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