Playground Closures & Repairs
Project Status
Which playgrounds are affected?
This page provides information about playgrounds affected by temporary closures or equipment closures. We plan to reopen affected playgrounds and equipment as soon as it’s safe to do so. Please note that timelines for reopening are subject to contractor, equipment and material availability.
We’ll keep this page updated as work is scheduled and reopening dates are confirmed.
Upper Clutha
Five playgrounds in the Upper Clutha have individual pieces of equipment temporarily closed while repairs or renewals are arranged.
Orange = Equipment Closure
Red = Full Closure
Green = Work Completed
Reopening timelines subject to contractor, equipment and material availability.
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The group swing and swings at Dino Park Playground are temporarily closed as the surfacing beneath the swings has deteriorated and no longer provides adequate fall protection. These will reopen once surfacing has been replaced.
Reopening expected mid-December 2026.
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Three pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Swings
Safety surfacing under the swing no longer provides the required level of protection from falls.
Surfacing needs to be replaced before the swing can reopen.
Climbing Module
Closed while modifications are made.
Reopening expected mid-December 2026.
Flying Fox
Requires repairs.
Reopening expected late-January 2027.
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Two pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Flying Fox
Requires repairs.
Swings
Safety surfacing under the swing no longer provides the required level of protection from falls.
Surfacing needs to be replaced before the swing can reopen.
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Two pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Flying Fox
Requires repairs.
Basket Swing
Rubber safety surfacing under the swing no longer provides the required level of protection from falls.
Surfacing needs to be replaced before the swing can reopen.
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The basket swing at Rotary Park Playground is temporarily closed due to the surfacing beneath the basket no longer meeting safety requirements. The swing will reopen once the surfacing has been replaced.
Reopening expected early-February 2026.
Whakatipu Basin
Eight playgrounds in the Whakatipu Basin are either partially or fully closed while repairs or renewals are arranged.
Orange = Partial Closure
Red = Full Closure
Green = Work Completed
Reopening timelines subject to contractor, equipment and material availability.
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The small play module at Argyle Street Playground is temporarily closed due to the safety surfacing needing replacement. The module will reopen once the surfacing has been replaced.
Reopening expected late-November 2026.
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Two pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Spatial Net Climber
The safety surfacing beneath the climber needs to be replaced before it can reopen.
Reopening expected early-December 2026.
Basket Swing
The safety surfacing beneath the swing needs to be replaced before it can reopen.
Reopening expected mid-February 2026.
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Gretton Park Playground has been temporarily closed as the playground’s surfacing no longer provides the required level of protection from falls. The surfacing needs to be replaced before the playground can reopen.
Reopening expected late-November 2026.
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Three pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Swing and Play Module
The safety surfacing needs to be renewed before this equipment can reopen.
Expected reopening late-December 2026.
Flying Fox
Requires repairs.
Water Play Area
The water play area is not operating as intended due to insufficient water pressure.
The water play elements will be temporarily removed while further investigations are undertaken.
Expected reopening late-February 2027.
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The play module at Howden Drive Playground is temporarily closed until the ladder and steps can be replaced.
Reopening expected mid-December 2026.
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Jack Tewa Playground is temporarily closed due to the safety surfacing no longer providing the required level of protection from falls. The playground will reopen once safety surfacing has been replaced.
Reopening expected mid-November 2026.
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Two pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Flying Fox
Requires repairs.
Swings
The safety surfacing beneath the swings needs to be replaced before they can reopen.
Reopening expected early-December 2026.
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The swings at Marina Drive Playground are temporarily closed because the safety surfacing needs to be replaced. The swings will reopen once this work is complete.
Reopening expected late-November 2026.
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Two pieces of equipment are temporarily closed.
Swings
Safety surfacing under the swing no longer provides adequate fall protection.
Surfacing requires replacement before the swing can reopen.
Climbing Module
The module and surfacing needs to be removed as it no longer meets safety requirements.
A new climbing module will be installed and surfacing will be replaced.
Reopening expected late-January 2027.
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St Omer Playground is closed following the latest independent safety inspection, which found that the surfacing under the equipment no longer provides the required level of protection from falls.
The playground equipment was installed in 1995 and is nearing the end of its usable life (one to two years left). The original manufacturer is no longer operating, which means replacement parts are generally unavailable, and repairs are likely to become increasingly difficult and costly.
We’ve heard the community feedback about St Omer and have paused the planned removal of the playground equipment while the next steps are considered. The equipment will not be removed while this review is underway.
The playground itself needs to remain closed for safety reasons while this work takes place.
We’ll update this page as soon as we have more information to share.
Want to know more?
We’ll keep this page updated as repair work is scheduled and playgrounds or equipment reopen.
If you have a question about an affected playground, contact QLDC Customer Services on 03 441 0499 or email: