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Lyttelton Playground

📍 Lyttelton, Canterbury

★4.5(27 Google reviews)

Lyttelton Playground on Oxford Street has striking harbour views. Equipment covers toddler swings, slides, tunnels, and climbing frames. A grass soccer field and community skatepark sit directly adjacent, with monument steps nearby.

✓ Harbour views✓ Toddler swings✓ Soccer field✓ Skatepark adjacent✓ Community feel
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★★★★★Featured review by Tan Wang

What an amazing playground, got lots of character and some truly amazing views. The equipment here is a tad old but all perfectly functional, there is a massive soccer field just a step down from the playground itself, great for kicking balls and running around. If your kid is into skating there is also a skatepark next to the playground also, great place to burn some energy with the kids.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers with toddlers rate this highly for the dedicated toddler swings and age-appropriate equipment. Mixed-age families find the soccer field and skatepark right beside the playground a practical bonus. The harbour views make the setting genuinely attractive, and the community garden next door adds a relaxed neighbourhood feel.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Street parking on Oxford Street — arrive early on busy days as spaces fill quickly
⏰The monument steps make a good challenge for energetic primary-school-age kids
đŸŽŸī¸Combine with the community garden and op shop next door for a longer visit

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

27 Google reviews

Spectacular harbour views40%
Good for toddlers and young kids35%
Soccer field and skatepark nearby25%
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Tan Wang

3 years ago

★★★★★

“What an amazing playground, got lots of character and some truly amazing views. The equipment here is a tad old but all perfectly functional, there is a massive soccer field just a step down from the playground itself, great for kicking balls and running around. If your kid is into skating there is also a skatepark next to the playground also, great place to burn some energy with the kids.”

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Carla Cassien

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Lovely small place. Adjacent to an op shop and community garden”

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sarah crooks

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Small but very cool”

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Cherye Middleton

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Good for little kids. 2 small swings for toddlers and slides and tunnels. The steps up to the monument are good exercise for little people too”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lyttelton Playground sits on Oxford Street with harbour views reviewers call spectacular. The compact play area covers toddler swings, slides, tunnels, and climbing structures. A full grass soccer field and community skatepark are directly adjacent, and monument steps nearby add a climbing challenge. A community garden and op shop sit right beside the playground. Pram accessible.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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