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Kilkenny Playground

📍 Dannemora, Auckland

4.4(53 Google reviews)

Kilkenny Playground in Dannemora pairs children's swings and climbing structures with free adult fitness machines on a spacious open field — letting parents exercise as kids play nearby.

Free fitness equipmentSpacious groundsKids and adult friendlyOpen field
★★★★★Featured review by Jason Stoltz

Great place to exercise while the kids play. Acres of space to run around and explore in a safe space.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A practical setup for active families — children aged around six and up get good mileage from the climbing equipment and swings, and an adult can work through the fitness machines at the same time. The open field gives younger kids plenty of room to run even if they are not yet ready for the playground structures.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Adult fitness machines are free to use and visible from the children's play zone
Younger children around two to three years will enjoy the swings and open grass but may find the climbing structures better suited to older kids
🎟️The field is wide open — bring a ball for extra entertainment

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4

53 Google reviews

Free adult fitness equipment65%
Spacious open grounds35%
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Jason Stoltz

6 years ago

Great place to exercise while the kids play. Acres of space to run around and explore in a safe space.

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Natalie Torien

6 years ago

My kids love visiting here. They play while i fool around on the fitness equipment. win win for me

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Pavel Loginov

6 years ago

Very nice playground, good for kids and even for adults, some free gym equipment on the field!

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Hutoxi Kateli

7 years ago

One exercise machine has been out of order since months and though another squeaky one gets fixed, in a little while it's starts off again. Worked very well today and hope it stays that way. There should be a sign saying not for little kids as they have their own adjoining play area.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kilkenny Playground spreads across a wide open field with a dedicated children's play zone featuring swings and climbing frames, directly beside a set of free outdoor fitness machines for adults. The layout means a supervising adult can use the equipment with a clear line of sight to the children's area. The space is generous enough for free running and open play between sessions on the equipment.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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