Wards Reserve Playground

Wards Reserve Playground in The Brook is a fully fenced play area built around a flying fox and a pump track, one of seven public reserves in this leafy Nelson valley suburb. Equipment includes a slide, swings with an infant swing, a see-saw, a turn spike carousel and a basketball hoop, on bark chip and foam safety surfacing.

Equipment

The flying fox and pump track are the standout features, drawing older children, while the infant swing and turn spike carousel suit toddlers in the fenced junior area.

Access and Inclusion

The fully fenced perimeter is the main draw for parents of toddlers and younger children, giving the reserve a contained, manageable feel that a lot of neighbourhood playgrounds lack.

Practical Info

A large open field and picnic spaces sit alongside the playground, though there are no toilet facilities on site. On-street parking is available on Brook Street.