Kowhai Park South in Levin

Awesome playground. Kids loved it.

They have a nice clean rest stop there for travelers be for heading into town

Fantastic park for the whole family. Its awesome to share the same experience as a child I had here with my own children :)

3 generations of us familys played at the park 1929-2022

A great park with a combination of entertaining play areas. Walking from on end to the other there is equipment such as climbing frames and obstacle courses with a child friendly theme. The Flying fox is situated amongst the trees of the park, allowing for a trilling experience.

Grandson loved the park but missed not being able to steer the pirate ship and change gear on the speed boat but as always the favourite is Dino the dinosaur

Maybe the water park needs to to check

Fun for all the family. Nursery rhyme themed Park. Very clean toilets. Lovely green spaces for picnics and free gas bbqs.

If you have young ones and love a picnic then this is a great place for the kids. Toilets, train rides and Flying Fox that has a kick to it. Fun for a visit or make a day of it.

The place is large and there are lots of interesting things to climb on but steel slides such as the dinosaur are dangerous on hot days as they heat up very fast and could burn a child. They need to be under shade and have a warning added

This playground has everything. Its huge! Has a shop and train that operates in school holidays and public holidays, water park in Summer, skate park, plenty of shade, seating, a castle, a ship, lots of slides. Only downfall is the council lets it down by not keeping signs up to date and could maintain it better. Probably best park in New Zealand

This is a beautiful park for the whole family. Bring a picnic lunch or have a barbecue.

Have been going to this park since I was a child and now still taking great-grandchildren to it it has always been an exciting place for the young people

Nice playground for the kids. There is a water feature that kids can play in, so bring a swimming costume or spare clothes. It is near the river which offers some nice views. There are some BBQ areas near the playground so why not make it a family day out. Also nice for a quick stop for the family if you have a long journey ahead.

Didnt see this kind of kids park across the country. Beautiful well maintained and nice walks around.

Nice to stay.. the toilet is really clean.. good to walk to.

Brilliant large playground for kids but all ages can join in too. Lots of slides, swings, mini twirly things, a roundabout, castle, fort, sailing ship, nursery rhyme theme scenes etcetc.

Lovely place to go lots of fun memories

First time visiting the park & it was a blast, it had everything a child could want and more to be able to use their imaginations in so many different settings.Yes it is a tad reminiscent of my own childhood playground with the old fashioned play equipment. And i truly would hate if they updated it to todays PC protective equipment. My son was a pirate on the old ship, he was a ninja in the awesome castle. He climbed mountains with aw so cute seals n went down dino slides - he loved the rocket ships and the giant whale.It was best 2hrs spent. We met some lovely people and dante met a new bff for those few hours.Hopefully will be back in summer to see it at its best with the water features active.

Great day out with kids!!

Awesome park and playground in Whanganui. Lots of different themed playing equipment, water features, castle, swings, slides and climbing areas. There is also a miniature train, but it wasnt open when we visited. Lots of grass areas and shade for sunny days. A must stop if in Whanganui with kids!

Awesome park, my kids loved it, as did I as a child Great facilities and gas bbqs to use

Beloved by generations of Whanganui children (and also by tourists ❤️🖐🏽as home to one of the best known playgrounds in the country, built by the local Lions Clubs in the 1990s.

Take note: gate will close at dusk. Strictly no dogs no motorbikes no horses no alcohol and this is a smoke & vape-free site.Interesting concept for a playground btw!

Heeps of space and play equipmentThe kids loved it

A really great playground.

Located on the eastern side of the Whanganui River in Whanganui, Kowhai Park is a wondeful playground with lots of nursery rhyme inspired play equipment. There is so many thing to play on and have fun with. There is also a spray park section which is ideal on a hot day. The facilities are excellent with tidy bathrooms, a bbq and picnic area and plenty of parking. There is also a ride-on train. This park and playground provides great entertainment for the family, I highly recommend taking the time to stop by.

Lots of fun for the kids, great picnic area.

Great open spaces with plenty of amusement for kids of all ages

Awesome park for children to play and explore

Everything a child/adult 🥰🥰 could want

Always fun for the kids, lots to do at the multiple parks.

Awesome place to take the kids for a runaround to burn off some of the endless energy they have

We love Kowhai Park so much for the children to do plus if your hungry barbeques are available. Great place to meet up with friends

This playground was awesome. The kids had so much fun. There is lots of variety in the we play equipment and space for them to run. The flying fox was a favourite along with the huge range of swings. There is also a train and a splash pad area. But these werent going due to the weather.

Hours of fun for a family picnic or BBQ.

What a lovely place to picnic in the sunshine. The orange pumpkin was decked out with weighted balloons ready for a birthday party. Another family had brought their own gazebo and erected it beside a picnic table near the bbq which was fired up and smelling delicious. All ages were there - a group of teenage lads were scaling the rounded shape near the mountain. I kept an eye on a naked toddler who had escaped from his Mum and was on a trek to the humpty dumpty by himself but he made his way back to her. Dads were pushing kids on swings. A fun happening place. Lots of shaded spots to park the car and handy toilets.

Nice place for kids 👍 has all facilities you need beside the river ,water park and play ground kids have fun there quality family time can be very crowded in week ends , beautiful river view

This is the most fantastic and enjoyable playground !!! My kids actually enjoyed this park so much. I wish I had a same level of playground in my town.

Nice place for a picnic. There are tons pf options for the kids, bbq spots and right beside the river too so can do some fishing. 🤣

Excellent Park, enjoying a nice sunny day with the kids playing around.

Great play areas and lovely other spots to discover!

A wonderful park. My grandson loves it here as did my children.

Best playground in Whanganui and perhaps even in NZ. Love this place. Enjoyed it as a child myself and now my own children spend hours immersing themselves in the magical surroundings of Kowhai Park. Dont ever change it

Fantastic playground for kids, so much for them to do. Water playground, train rides. BBQS. Slides & swings.

Great park for kids of all age. Pack a picnic for under the tress or a BBQ for in the pumpkin. Hours of fun entertainment for the entire family.

My 7 yo loved this place, lots of quirky items

Was my childhood play ground ...took my 3 year old there for first time she loved it....she has cerebal palsy and they have disablity swings there is well...

Great place for kids. $2.50 per ride on the model railway. Water play for the young ones. Good flying fox as well.

This Park has great Concrete Play Equipment . Set amongst large trees. Said to be the only concrete playground in New Zealand. Ironic for an area of land that started out as a Vegetable garden during WW1