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📍 Lyall Bay, Wellington
Lyall Bay Play Area has renovated playground equipment on a sand base, right beside the beach. Fenced from the road, with modern toilets, free parking, and cafés including Maranui within walking distance.
Nice wee spot in summer. Plenty of parking and Maranui Cafe on the beach. Nice to sit at on a seat and watch the waves. Good new loos and facilities.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers praise the 'renovated play equipment, right on the beach' and call the sand base 'so so awesome.' The fenced layout earns consistent mention as a safety feature. Melanie Short says it is a 'nice wee spot' with good facilities and a seat to 'watch the waves.'
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Melanie Short
6 years ago
“Nice wee spot in summer. Plenty of parking and Maranui Cafe on the beach. Nice to sit at on a seat and watch the waves. Good new loos and facilities.”
Alexis Garland
3 years ago
“Great playground and beach; lots of parking right nearby, toilets and a couple of cafes. Playground area is fenced, so safe from the road.”
Zeqoia Bennett
7 years ago
“So so awesome. Love that they have taken out the traditional mats under the playground and used sand. Such an awesome little play area”
Madison Hogan
2 years ago
“Pretty views! Right next to the beach, toilets and a couple of yummy restaurants, but it’s windy! (Not so surprising 😆, also very small, great for younger kids)”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Lyall Bay Play Area features renovated playground equipment set on a sand base rather than the standard rubber matting. The area is fenced from the road for safety. Modern toilet facilities, free parking, and several cafés including Maranui Café are all within easy reach. The playground sits next to the beach, with sea views and the sounds of waves. Pram access is available throughout.
