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Buckley Reserve Kids Play Area

📍 Houghton Bay, Wellington

★4.7(28 Google reviews)

Spacious modern playground in Houghton Bay with excellent equipment for active play. Best suited for families with children 2+ who can handle unfenced spaces near the road.

✓ Modern equipment✓ Spacious playground✓ Close to road
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★★★★★Featured review by Jessica Cameron

Fantastic park with lots of modern equipment and a basketball hoop. Esp for 2yrs and over, because it's not fenced. The only gripe is no toilet or drinking fountain.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best suited for families with children 2+ who can handle unfenced spaces and active supervision near the road. The modern equipment and ample space make it excellent for energetic play, but plan bathroom breaks before arriving as facilities are non-existent.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Use toilets before visiting - no facilities on-site
⏰Supervise closely as playground is not fenced
đŸŽŸī¸Be cautious of main road proximity
🚗Bring water bottles - no drinking fountain available

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

28 Google reviews

No toilet facilities80%
Modern equipment and spacious80%
Great for active play60%
Safety concerns40%
Dog-friendly20%
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Jessica Cameron

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic park with lots of modern equipment and a basketball hoop. Esp for 2yrs and over, because it's not fenced. The only gripe is no toilet or drinking fountain.”

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Linda Huia Whittington

a year ago

★★★★★

“The kids and dog loved it here lots of room to throw a ball around for the dog as well as the kids playing tag”

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Sergei

7 years ago

★★★★★

“A bit windy, but lots of space.”

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Greg Bodnar

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Great playground that's let down by a lack of toilets. This leads to adventurous children sneaking into the trails for relief.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Buckley Reserve features a modern playground with contemporary equipment, basketball hoop, and plenty of open space for ball games and active play. The unfenced area requires active supervision, especially with proximity to the road. No toilet facilities or drinking fountains are available on-site.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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