1 / 3Thompson Skate Park
📍 North New Brighton, Canterbury
Thompson Skate Park on Marine Parade features a skating track, basketball court, and playground equipment, with pram-accessible paths throughout. The beach is directly across the road, making it straightforward to combine both in one visit.
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🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers praise this park for kids who love wheeled activities — 'very good place for kids biking, skating and scootering.' One grandparent notes their grandson 'absolutely loves going there,' and families recommend bringing a picnic to extend the visit. The beach directly across the road earns consistent mention as a bonus.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Daniel Mitchell
a month ago
“Now I know the name of the park Thompson chur chur my daughter loves plus beach is across the road two stones one Bird. PONO KEI TE PAI”
Donna Ray
4 years ago
“I took My Grandson the other Day, He Absolutely loves Going There We took a wee picnic 🧺 too”
Jeric Realubit
a year ago
“Very good place for kids biking, skating and scootering.”
Rachie H
4 years ago
“It's a great place to chill. Young to old all good!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Thompson Skate Park sits on Marine Parade in North New Brighton and caters to kids on bikes, skates, and scooters. The facility includes a skateboard track of varying difficulty, a basketball court, playground equipment for younger children, toilets, and rubbish bins. Pram-accessible paths run throughout. The beach is directly across the road, making a two-in-one outing easy to manage.
