1 / 3Monorgan Road Play Area
📍 Strathmore Park, Wellington
Well-equipped playground featuring an iconic helicopter, dedicated bike track, and varied equipment for different ages. Recent toilet installation makes it perfect for longer family visits.
Known as "The helicopter playground". The playground is well equipped with swings, slides, climbing activities and a big bike track. There is a basketball half court in the corner. There are toilets located near the playground and a water fountain. Generally fairly sheltered from the wind and there is some shade offered by trees on the park edge.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
This is an excellent choice for families with children of all ages, especially those wanting to practice bike or scooter skills on the dedicated track. The iconic helicopter and varied equipment make it engaging for different age groups, while recent facility upgrades including toilets make it more convenient for longer visits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Robert Shanks
a year ago
“Known as "The helicopter playground". The playground is well equipped with swings, slides, climbing activities and a big bike track. There is a basketball half court in the corner. There are toilets located near the playground and a water fountain. Generally fairly sheltered from the wind and there is some shade offered by trees on the park edge.”
Frances Kuryana
7 years ago
“A neat place to bring children of all ages. Has upgraded equipment of different challenge levels PLUS a winding path encompassing and circling the larger grass area for use by anything on wheels. It still has a helicopter to climb on which my children enjoyed back I the day.”
Steven Pazin
5 years ago
“Good for taking the kids with a scooter and bike track. There are a variety of equipment to play on. Basketball board and bike repair set. The council is planning to install a toilet as well.”
Leonie Ririnui
2 years ago
“Been here for many years with my Tamariki . Finally a toilet and water fountain installed after many years also. Large bike,scooter track. Basketball hoop and play area.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Monorgan Road Play Area features an iconic helicopter playground structure, dedicated bike track for learning to ride, swings, slides, climbing equipment, and a basketball half court. The winding cycle path circles the grass area, making it ideal for bikes and scooters. Recent facility upgrades include new toilet installation.
