1 / 3Memorial Park Playground
📍 Terrace End, Manawatu-Wanganui
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Best for families with a mix of ages and abilities who want hours of outdoor play, from water fun in summer to climbing and themed adventure zones.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The real draw is the sheer spread of it - splash pads and water play, climbing apparatus, themed zones and a duck pond - enough to soak up a good chunk of the day. The water play shines in summer and inclusive design suits mixed-ability groups; weather is the main thing to watch, with little shelter from a passing shower.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Nina Ruth
4 weeks ago
“Memorial Park has everything you'd want for a playground. I love the themes interwoven throughout the park, and there are accessible options for children navigating mobility disadvantages! The water park in summer is always a treat, and the duck pond is fun for taking oats or peas to for duck feeding (they're very enthusiastic).”
David Palfreyman
4 years ago
“Outstanding. This is waaay more than what I expected. One of the best playgrounds I’ve ever been to (live on Waiheke Island and like to travel) the water activities the slides the adventure items. Exceptional. If it sounds like I’m raving it’s just because it is that good. If I could give another star I would. If this was in Auckland there would be a $10+ entry fee per kid. Love your work Palmy”
Helen Mitchinson
3 years ago
“Haven't visited the playground at Memorial Park since its upgrade and was very impressed with the facilities. Its colourful, the splash pads are great, and so are the climbing apparatuses. I particularly liked the surfaces and seating undr the trees. The girls had a wonderful time exploring and it's on our to do list for next week.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFamily-friendly
25 reviews
Splash pad
14 reviews
Skating rink
6 reviews
Duck pond
5 reviews
Water features
5 reviews
Overview
The themes run right through the park, tying together the climbing apparatus, the adventure gear and the splash pads so there's something pulling kids from one zone to the next. Thoughtful accessible options mean children navigating mobility challenges aren't left watching from the sidelines, and shaded seating gives grown-ups somewhere to settle in while the hours disappear.
