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Anzac Park Playground

πŸ“ Inner Kaiti, Gisborne

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β˜…4.5(21 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Best for a relaxed picnic with kids of any age. Anzac Park on the Taruheru River in Inner Kaiti has a playground, a barbecue area, a football field and big oak trees, with waka ama and kayaks passing on the water.

βœ“ Riversideβœ“ Big shady oaksβœ“ Barbecue areaβœ“ Playgroundβœ“ Waka ama to watchβœ“ Picnic spot

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Choose this for a slow afternoon rather than a play workout: the oaks give real shade, the barbecue and picnic areas make lunch easy, and the river keeps children watching. The playground is modest, so bring a ball for the field. The bank is unfenced, so keep toddlers close to the water.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring a picnic or use the barbecue area under the trees
⏰The river bank is unfenced; keep small children in hand near the boat ramp
🎟️Waka ama crews train here, so there is often something to watch on the water
πŸš—Shade is good under the oaks even in high summer

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Manu Peipi

5 years ago

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β€œOne of our favorite family spots. Under the big trees on a hot day watching the wakas and everything else that might be going on. Today we took Nan and we played cardsπŸ˜œπŸ™‚β€

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Rosina K

5 years ago

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β€œLovely groomed field Big shady oak trees. Good play areas for kids. Fantastic to see the Waka ama along the banks.”

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Simon Lawler

5 years ago

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β€œFun place to play. Some good equipment and in a good setting”

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Overview

Anzac Park sits on Heta Road beside the Taruheru River in Inner Kaiti. The council lists a playground, a barbecue area, a picnic area, a football field and a boat ramp, and the setting does the rest: a groomed field, mature oaks for shade and the river a few steps away, where waka ama crews and kayakers train. Families treat it as a picnic spot with a play area rather than a big playground.

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