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Melrose Park Kids Play Area

📍 Melrose, Wellington

★3.9(23 Google reviews)

Small playground in a lovely bush setting right next to Wellington Zoo, with walking tracks branching off from the park area.

✓ Next to zoo✓ Bush walking tracks✓ Very narrow road
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★★★★★Featured review by Rodrick Seccombe

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🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best suited for families with young children who want a simple playground combined with bush walks near Wellington Zoo. The narrow access road makes it challenging for nervous drivers, and facilities are basic with unreliable toilets. It's worth visiting if you're already going to the zoo or live locally.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Be prepared for extremely narrow road access - only one car width
⏰Small car park available but limited spaces
đŸŽŸī¸Bring water and snacks as facilities are basic
🚗Check toilet availability before visiting - they may be closed

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.9
★★★★★

23 Google reviews

Near zoo and bush tracks60%
Toilet facilities unreliable40%
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Rodrick Seccombe

4 years ago

★★★★★

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Robert McDougall

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Pretty cool park right next to the zoo with surrounding bush. Is a pretty tight road to get down to the park, but there is a small car park. There's at least 3 walking tracks that branch off the park to lead you on a walk around the local bush area. The park also had toilets and a small playground for the little ones.”

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Peter Kelly

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Pleasing, with nice benches and simple play equipment.”

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Jude Snow

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Bit of a drive from Kapiti and the Rd it's on is really tight only room for 1 car on the road at a time”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Melrose Park Kids Play Area features a small playground with picnic tables and bench seating in a bush setting adjacent to Wellington Zoo. The park offers at least three walking tracks that branch off from the main play area, plus drinking water and a small car park accessed via a narrow road.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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