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Elmwood Park Playground

📍 Merivale, Canterbury

★4.5(12 Google reviews)

Elmwood Park Playground in Merivale features a multi-level play structure with swings, slides, see-saw, maypole, basketball hoop, and spring-mounted items. Suited to children aged 4-8. Clean toilets on site and pram access throughout.

✓ Good for ages 4-8✓ Clean facilities✓ Maypole and swings✓ Multi-structure

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers consistently note that children leave happy - the variety of equipment gives kids of different ages and temperaments something to gravitate toward. Grandparents and parents alike describe it as a reliable go-to. The maypole and spring-mounted items stand out as equipment less commonly found at neighbourhood playgrounds.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Street parking available on the main road adjoining the sports park
⏰Clean toilets on site
đŸŽŸī¸Pram accessible throughout the grounds

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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12 Google reviews

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Rui Lau

a month ago

★★★★★

“There are 3 car parks next to the playground. The facilities are more than I expected. 3 different level of slides which can suit all ages.”

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Steve Arthur

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Elmwood Park playground is suited for children age between 4 & 8 and has multi playing structure including see saw, slide, swings, hoop, may pole & spring mounted play items. The park also has very clean well maintained toilets and is situated 20 meters from a busy main road with in a sport park, car parking on the main road. If this comment helps you please give thumbs up.”

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Steven Morrissey

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Daughter had fun so can't really rate it less ay”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Kids genuinely enjoy itGood equipment varietyClean toilets on site

Overview

Set within Elmwood Park sports grounds in Merivale, this playground centres on a multi-level structure with swings, slides, see-saw, maypole, basketball hoop, and spring-mounted play items. The equipment range is well matched to children aged 4-8. Clean, well-maintained toilets are on site, and the park is pram accessible. A stream runs nearby adding to the green setting. Street parking is available on the main road adjacent to the complex.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

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