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Holliss Reserve Playground

📍 Cashmere, Canterbury

★4.5(53 Google reviews)

Holliss Reserve Playground in Cashmere features a standout big central slide, multiple swing sets, a wildlife pond with eels and ducks, a basketball hoop with hardstand, and pram-friendly paths through the surrounding reserve.

✓ eel pond✓ duck pond✓ big slide✓ basketball court✓ pram-friendly✓ tranquil setting
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★★★★★Featured review by Daniel Kaminski

There is a small pond with eels and ducks. Playground with swings and slides for the youngest and older as well. Basketball hoop with hardstand and plenty of grass area. We like to play there with our kid, especially big blue slide.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe it as a tranquil, happy spot. The eel and duck pond consistently draws mention as a highlight — children can watch wildlife up close while parents relax on the surrounding grass. The basketball hoop keeps older kids active.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pram-accessible paths through the reserve
⏰Wildlife pond with eels and ducks alongside the playground

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

53 Google reviews

Wildlife pond45%
Slide & swings35%
Basketball court20%
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Daniel Kaminski

5 years ago

★★★★★

“There is a small pond with eels and ducks. Playground with swings and slides for the youngest and older as well. Basketball hoop with hardstand and plenty of grass area. We like to play there with our kid, especially big blue slide.”

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nicky may

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Great playground with lovely slide and pond walk through with kids. Really nice and has a basketball hoop too. Happy tranquil spot to play”

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Angus M

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Great playground, different bits of equipment and sets of swings with a large central slide. Plenty of grass and shade around the reserve”

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pip morton

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Great park for all ages, excellent path running through and around for scooters, great slide and playground, awesome for a picnic 😊”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Holliss Reserve Playground in Cashmere features a large central slide as the main draw, multiple swing sets for different ages, and a wildlife pond with eels and ducks alongside the play area. A basketball hoop on a hardstand court suits older kids. Pram-accessible paths run through the reserve, with ample grass and shade throughout.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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