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This large adventure playground and park is a must-see for everyone.
The Children's Garden incorporates a strong koowhai theme through its equipment and includes a koowhai seed fountain, koowhai flower slide, and koowhai leaf-shaped viewing platform over the Waikato River.
Other features include a water feature, interactive native bird sculptures, and a small amphitheatre and playhouse.
The park was gifted to the city by George Parr who had a vision of children recovering from illness coming to the park to play.
There was an outdoor theatre at the park in the 1950s and 1960s for pantomimes. A paddling pool was constructed with the help of the Rotary Club.
Today the park is a wonderful place to have a picnic or take the family for a walk. It is closely linked to the Waikato River and Memorial Park.
Facilities
Destination playground
Parking
Picnic tables
Playground(s)
Outdoor theatre
Slide
Swings
Toilets
Walkway
Water fountain
Water play area
Suitable for
Family groups
Picnics
Walking
Booking enquiry
Do I need an event permit?
An event permit ensures both your event and the safety of attendees is prioritised. You need a permit to host an event in a public park or space in Hamilton, especially when having any of the below:
- inflatables e.g. bouncy castle
- amusement devices
- food for sale, free or fundraising
- amplified sound e.g PA system
- music
- marquee
- stage
- road closure.
Can I book a park for my wedding?
Find out more information below to use one of our parks for your wedding ceremony or reception.