Margaret Mahy Family Playground is an all-ages, all-abilities playground which can be used to hold outdoor events.

'Whāriki mat at Margaret Mahy Playground

Whāriki mat at Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

'Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

Location
  • Corner of Manchester and Armagh Streets, Central City
Size and surface
  • 16,343m2
  • Paved and grass
Key features 
  • Playground
  • Water play area
  • Tables and chairs by permanent food vendors
  • Food and coffee vendors on site most days
  • Free electrical BBQs on site and covered picnic area
  • One whariki (welcome) mat – paved designs made to look like woven mats
Suitable for
  • Up to 1000 people
  • Suitable for free public events for children and youth
  • Infrastructure
  • Vehicle access
Restrictions
  • No private or commercial events
  • Work in with other users of the space, noise restrictions, traffic management may be required depending on size/type of event
Available facilities
  • Power
  • Water (hose connection)
  • Toilets
  • Changing rooms
  • Drinking fountain
  • Litter and recycling bins
  • Bike racks 
  • Lighting – the site is fully lit including colour-change uplighting
  • Parking(external link) – off-street parking is available
  • Bus stop(external link)
  • Playground
  • Mobility friendly
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