Hayman Park playground

The original plan proposed:

• two flying foxes
• rope play equipment
• an urban wave track and pump track for fun on wheels and learning to ride
• an additional basketball half-court (due to especially high demand) alongside the already pumping half-court

and…

• a 12.8-metre-high play tower (that’s taller than six Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnsons)!

Now that the playground is complete, enjoy some more photos of kids enjoying this uplifting space.

What is the age range that can use the playground? 

The playground is designed for children of all ages.

How tall is the tower? 

The tower highest point is 12.8m and from our research it appears the tallest in Auckland and possibly in NZ. The next highest play structures are in West Auckland - Parrs Park and Tui Glen both at 11m.  Even the highest point is 12.8m, the spiral slide is at 9.1m. 

What safety features are there? 

The spiral slide, standing 9.1m high from centre of entry to ground, has been carefully designed to all guidelines, ensuring compliance for safety. The playground underwent a thorough Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment, leading to the implementation of a gate that will be locked at night. While access remains possible via the slides and climbing walls, we have installed sensors and lights that activate if someone enters outsider of operational hours. 

Why is there not a fence around the playground? 

The playground has been intentionally designed to strongly connect the play space into the wider park. During the design process it was determined that placing a fence around the playground would sever this connection. Informal barriers such as planting and seats have been used to guide movement within the park. We are aware that by not including a fence this does impact on some users that have a tendency to run, however the adjacent road is fairly quiet and it is some distance (30m+) away from the park.  

Will the metal slide get too hot in summer? 

The positioning of the two slides was carefully planned, taking into account the arc of the sun throughout the day and the location of the established mature trees.  This ensures that the slides receive optimal shading at different times, creating an enjoyable experience for kids during the hottest of summer days.  Safety and comfort were our top priorities in designing this playground for the community. 

Where are the toilets? 

There are two accessible toilets with baby change facilities conveniently located near the playground, and additional restroom facilities can be found at the nearby train and bus stations, ensuring easy access for the community.