1 / 3Avalon Playground
π Avalon, Wellington
Outstanding free outdoor playground with climbing structures, tunnels, and diverse activities for toddlers through to 9+ year olds. A solid alternative to paid play centres.
An awesome children playground which is split into different areas, some more suited to younger or older kids. There's also an epic flying fox where bigger kids have fun flying along, bringing the rope back to waiting kids to cheer them on too. Tunnels and walls to climb and explore. A bridge to cross. A roar-some t-rex statue and a lot of things that kids will find as they explore the space. It's outside and has some shade but sun protection is always a good idea! Seats and benches around for a snack break, drink area. There are some drinking fountains too. Friends have young kids aged from toddlers right up to 9 year olds and they all love coming here to play, explore and learn. Also a good walking space and it's easy to while away the hours here. Parking is free in a parking lot off the road as well as free on street parking. The main road nearby is quite busy as it links through to Kennedy Good Bridge and the State Highway across the river.
π Family Action Verdict
This outdoor playground is excellent for families with children of varying ages, from toddlers to 9+ year olds. The well-designed space offers diverse activities including climbing, tunnels, and exploration areas, making it a solid alternative to commercial play centres. Best visited on weekdays to avoid crowds, and come prepared for outdoor conditions.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Lisa Ryan
3 years ago
βAn awesome children playground which is split into different areas, some more suited to younger or older kids. There's also an epic flying fox where bigger kids have fun flying along, bringing the rope back to waiting kids to cheer them on too. Tunnels and walls to climb and explore. A bridge to cross. A roar-some t-rex statue and a lot of things that kids will find as they explore the space. It's outside and has some shade but sun protection is always a good idea! Seats and benches around for a snack break, drink area. There are some drinking fountains too. Friends have young kids aged from toddlers right up to 9 year olds and they all love coming here to play, explore and learn. Also a good walking space and it's easy to while away the hours here. Parking is free in a parking lot off the road as well as free on street parking. The main road nearby is quite busy as it links through to Kennedy Good Bridge and the State Highway across the river.β
Jan-Paul de Groot
a year ago
βThe playground at Avalon Park is fantastic for kids of all ages! Thereβs so much to do and itβs well-maintained. Itβs part of a larger park that also includes a great skate park, so thereβs something for everyone. It can get busy on weekends and holidays, but we always have a great time here.β
robert ohagan
a year ago
βGreat playground for kids and adults alike, A massive assortment of slides, swing's,tunnels, cargo nets aswell as sandpits,bbq area's down by the large pond which you can practice with your hobby watercrafts,A great time out having funwiβ
Andrea Tripodi
4 months ago
βAfter being here, I believe I won't need to go to Junglerama anymore as my kid had as fun as there. One con is that the flying fox is a bummer: it's barely tilted, so itβs really slow. Also, we have just been in Rolleston and, there, they have a far superior playground... couldn't they have done, here, something cool like they did in Rolleston?β
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Overview
Avalon Playground is a well-designed outdoor play space featuring climbing structures, tunnels, slides, swings, cargo nets, sandpits, and a flying fox. The playground caters to all ages from toddlers to older children, with BBQ areas and a large pond nearby. It's part of Avalon Park which also includes a skate park.



