Does Willowbank Reserve and Play Area have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area.

Is there parking at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area.

Does Willowbank Reserve and Play Area have a flying fox?

Willowbank Reserve and Play Area is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Is Willowbank Reserve and Play Area shaded?

Willowbank Reserve and Play Area has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area.

Does Willowbank Reserve and Play Area have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area.

Does Willowbank Reserve and Play Area have a slide?

Yes, Willowbank Reserve and Play Area includes a slide.

Is there a bike track at Willowbank Reserve and Play Area?

Willowbank Reserve and Play Area is listed as having a bike, pump, or skills track. Check recent photos or visit notes to confirm it is on the play site itself.

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Playground

Willowbank Reserve and Play Area

16 Boscobel Lane, Tawa, Wellington 5028

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Best suited to

Child5–9Tween10+

Accessibility

Partial access

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The play zone is bark surfaced which is a barrier for wheelchair users. Toilets and off street parking are on site but the source text does not specify accessible parking bays or a firm path to the equipment.

Shade

Shade at the playground

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Equipment

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Willowbank Reserve and Play Area is a small neighbourhood playground in Tawa, on the northern edge of Wellington city, built around a multi-play structure with slides, swings and a see-saw. It suits toddlers and younger primary-school children, with a bark surfaced play zone sized for a quick local visit rather than a long day out.

Getting there

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Visits

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Valentina R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Love this place, we visit often with our toddler. The reserve features a stream with the most eels we've ever seen in one spot, there are trains regularly passing by which my toddler loves to point and wave at, a big playground for kids of all ages, beautiful trees, a big grassy clearing, sometimes there are a few ducks, shade sails with picnic tables underneath, two bridges to cross the stream and a short nature track to enjoy. It is disappointing to see people feeding the eels and allowing their dogs off lead on the tracks though. Some of those eels could be up to 60 years old or even older and I've seen multiple people feed them bread which is terrible for them and the overall health of the stream. Please also do be careful with your children there as people like to let their untrained, out of control dogs roam free despite the obvious signs stating that the dogs should be on lead in the reserve.
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Faith M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
I really like this reserve. Public toilets onsite, off street parking, nice calm shallow river/creek. Large open space, playground. To achieve 5 start it would be great to have the playground updated a bit and also the grass cut. The grass …
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Jackie S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A very peaceful and nature park with many old giant trees and Porirua stream run through. A part of area is dog off leash, you can unleash your dog and run on the grass. There are a lot of eels in the stream, they are protected by law and not allow to feed. Heaps carpark at entrance and on the side road, 3 bathroom beside carpark.
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Zoey C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Willowbank Reserve is a nice place to hang out and enjoy the sunshine, their is a park for kids to play on, their is a bridge that leads you on a small walk, plus a river with eels (their is a sign that says do not feed them) I would recommend coming here for a lunch and having a walking around, the sounds of the river and the leafs rusling are very peaceful.
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M S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Pleasant spot with good facilities and walks. Has a bit of damage from recent floods (July 21) and most paths are swampy over winter. Gumboots a must.
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TIAKA M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This was my first time in over 10 years since I went to this place. It's changed over the years. It's still an awesome place to go to.
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Simon I.
from Google15 Apr 2026
New playground installed with Flying Fox, eels in the river, nature walk & train Station
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Nicole J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Came here on the 30th of March 2022 for school field trip what a beautiful place to visit ducks and lots of eels that are friendly that you can touch them also has a park and a Basketball hoops and lots of trees to climb
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Marciano L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome place for a group picnic and for kids to enjoy the playground.
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Alannah W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This is such an awesome place I have never seen anything like this before with so many eels together, truly amazing to see in person!
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