Our favourite playgrounds in Selwyn

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Our favourite playgrounds in Selwyn

Selwyn has some great playgrounds! Download our maps below and see how many you can explore this summer. Don't forget to tag us 'SelwynNZ' on facebook or instagram.

Playground Pursuit

Enjoy a Playground Pursuit this summer. Pop into a Selwyn library or community centre to collect a map, or print a copy of one of the flyers below, then follow the clues to find the hidden letters around the playgrounds.

Darfield
Leeston/Doyleston
Lincoln
Prebbleton
Rolleston 1
Rolleston 2
West Melton

Here are some of our favourites:

Foster Park Playground

Broadlands Drive and Goulds Road
This Rolleston playground was built for fun! Key features include a spinning mouse wheel, a flying fox, a giant metal slide and picnic tables.

Prebbleton Reserve Playground

Stationmasters Way
Perfect for all ages and abilities, there’s plenty of seating, a large shaded area and even a skate park for the thrill seekers.

Wilfield Playground

Fairmont Rise
Located in one of West Melton’s newer subdivisions, this playground has some exciting elements like a net swing, a big blue slide and even a flying fox!

Woolshed Park Playground

Sandstone Crescent
This Rolleston playground reflects the wider area’s farming heritage. It’s crafted as a farm with its own woolshed and sheep yards, shearing shed and tank stand with playground equipment woven through.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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