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Playground Centre We use pure fun to inspire play, social development and an active lifestyle.

Our smart playgrounds and recreational equipment promotes healthy minds and bodies for life. Our team has 100 years’ combined experience in supplying innovative, safe and robust play equipment to countries around the globe. We lead the industry with user-inspired solutions products for all ages and abilities that are made to endure years of happy play, shared adventures and workouts. We take care

of the serious side of fun, with an uncompromising approach to quality and safety. We can help every step of the way – from design, planning and installation to after-sales support and spare parts. Our expertise, personal service and great communication takes the hard work out of any project.

As we slide into 2025, we’re excited to bring you the latest in playground design this year! But, before we do … let’s t...
03/02/2025

As we slide into 2025, we’re excited to bring you the latest in playground design this year! But, before we do … let’s take a moment to celebrate the playground classics that remain at the heart of every great play space.

Swings, slides, see-saws, and climbers—they’re the beloved essentials that still have the ability to spark joy, imagination, and endless fun for the young (and the young at heart).

At Playground Centre, we manufacture and stock contemporary versions of all of these classics in a wide choice of materials and colours.

Explore the range: https://hubs.ly/Q034-Rpx0

As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to set our sights on health, happiness, and connection – not just for ourselve...
28/01/2025

As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to set our sights on health, happiness, and connection – not just for ourselves but for the communities we serve.

At Playground Centre, we’re passionate about designing and building play spaces that inspire:

🔸Active lifestyles – keeping bodies and minds strong.
🔸Social connections – fostering inclusion and community.
🔸Play for all ages – from toddlers to teens to seniors.

Let’s make 2025 the year we build stronger, healthier communities together - one playground at a time!

08/01/2025

Make Timaru your destination for play this holidays!

This summer, a trip to the award-winning Caroline Bay Playground in Timaru should be at the top of your list – whether you’re a South Island local or visiting New Zealand!

This family-favourite playground has over 40 play pieces for all ages, abilities, and sensory needs, including:

🗼 A 10m Lighthouse Adventure Tower with thrilling slides, climbing walls, and wheelchair accessible areas
🚢 The Shipwreck, crafted from sustainable materials
🦅 A 50m sea-rescue themed Double Flying Fox
🔥 The Floor is Lava obstacle course – perfect for older kids and adults
🌿 Unique cultural features like the Mōkihi canoe seesaw and under-5s mahika kai space

📍 Location: 1 Virtue Ave, Caroline Bay, Timaru

📸 Take a snap and tag us if you swing by Caroline Bay Playground.

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CPlay
Timaru District Council

Find out more on the Caroline Bay Playground website: https://hubs.ly/Q0307BrM0

07/01/2025

Make a day of it these holidays and visit the incredible Frederick Wachter Reserve playground in Keysborough, just a 45-minute drive from Melbourne. With its vibrant market garden-themed play space, this park is an absolute delight for kids and families alike!

Why it’s worth the trip:

🍓 An adventure tower that’s jam-packed with activities!
🍋 Bounce on a lemon trampoline and swing between asparagus spears
🛝 Giant slides, climbing nets, and an expansive sandpit.
🔤 Custom alphabet signs with braille and playful illustrations add an educational twist to the fun.
🍃 Serene nature paths meander through the playground, inviting exploration and discovery for all ages.

The park also offers shaded rest areas, grassy spaces for picnics, and fully equipped restroom facilities to make your day trip as relaxing as it is fun.

📍 Location: Frederick Wachter Reserve, 133-155 Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough, VIC

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01/01/2025

Head to Stargazing Park for some out-of-this-world fun this holiday. This Sydney playground is stellar destination for kids (and adults) of all ages and abilities!

Why it’s a must-visit:
✨ Alien- and space-themed playground delights
🛸 UFO-shaped play pieces and swings
🌌 Glow-in-the-dark concrete for cosmic vibes
🌞 Relax under UFO-shaped shade covers while the kids explore

Your little astronauts will have the time of their lives adventuring in this intergalactic wonderland!

📍 Location: Stargazing Park – Corner Lunette St and Valletta Drive, The Gables, Box Hill, Sydney.

📸 Take a snap and tag us if you swing by Stargazing Park!

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30/12/2024

Looking for some play-cation inspiration these holidays? The Magical Bridge Playground in Hamilton, NZ, is a must-visit destination!

What makes it magical?

This 8000m² fenced wonderland is a masterpiece of inclusive design, welcoming kids of all physical and neurological abilities. It features:

🎢 Themed play zones: Slide, Balance & Bounce, Swing & Sway, and Spin
🏠 Retreat huts, a playhouse, and a stage for imaginative play
💦 Fun-filled waterplay for sunny days

Every area is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can join the fun! 🥰

📍 Location: Claudelands Park, Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton.

And, don’t forget to take a snap and tag us if you swing by one of our playgrounds in your travels!

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Magical Bridge NZ Hamilton City Council

That’s a wrap on 2024 for the Playground Centre team! What a play-tastic year it has been bringing dream play spaces to ...
19/12/2024

That’s a wrap on 2024 for the Playground Centre team! What a play-tastic year it has been bringing dream play spaces to life for communities across New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

From our team to yours, our very best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season.

We’ll be taking a well-earned break from 20 December until 13 January. But, we’ll be back in January, refreshed and ready to bring fun, joy and all the wonderful benefits of play to people’s lives in 2025.

What an amazing day celebrating the opening of Tauranga’s new destination playground at the Whānau Fun on the Waterfront...
18/12/2024

What an amazing day celebrating the opening of Tauranga’s new destination playground at the Whānau Fun on the Waterfront event on 14 December!

The Playground Centre team was so honoured to join the community for this special occasion. There’s nothing quite like seeing the joy on children’s faces and watching Tauranga’s waterfront come to life with families exploring this vibrant new play space. This is why we do what we do!

We’re proud to have played a key role in designing and building this inclusive play space for the community, supporting the Tauranga City Council to transform the city’s centre into a hub for recreation and community wellbeing.

Planning a road trip over the holidays? Make your journey unforgettable with a stop at a Playground Centre destination p...
18/12/2024

Planning a road trip over the holidays? Make your journey unforgettable with a stop at a Playground Centre destination playground!

We’ve partnered with councils and communities across New Zealand and Australia to create world-class play spaces that are perfect for a family day out—or just a playful break along the way.

Explore our projects and see if there’s a Playground Centre playground at your destination or along your route: https://hubs.ly/Q02_HWk_0

And, don’t forget to take a snap and tag us if you swing by one of our playgrounds in your travels!

Taramea Bay's playground is ready to roll for the holidays!We’re thrilled to have contributed to Southland District Coun...
16/12/2024

Taramea Bay's playground is ready to roll for the holidays!

We’re thrilled to have contributed to Southland District Council's redevelopment of this beautiful bayside spot. Featuring a Wave Rider Surf-Shop Junior Ship Module and Storm & Cyclone Inclusive Carousels, the playground has a fun, beach-y vibe!

What makes this project extra special? Local kids and parents helped shape it, with Riverton Primary School students giving their expert feedback on the design!

For the next three months, the Tunatuna the Murihiku Pop up Pump Track will also be located in the park, making this the place to be for some school holiday fun!

💬 What’s your favourite new feature? Let us know below!

Power of Play: Naturally Good FunTime spent outdoors in nature is essential for everyone’s wellbeing.💭 As Psychology Tod...
10/12/2024

Power of Play: Naturally Good Fun

Time spent outdoors in nature is essential for everyone’s wellbeing.

💭 As Psychology Today explains:
“Spending time in nature helps children and adults alike become calmer, happier, and better able to manage challenges.”

With the lure of outdoor fun, natural play environments offer countless benefits, from boosting mental health to cognitive development.

Research shows that outdoor play also improves focus, reduces stress, and encourages creativity and problem solving. For kids, natural spaces also inspire more active play, enhancing physical health and motor skills. All while fostering a deeper connection to the world around them!

By blending play with nature, playgrounds help nurture this connection—opening the door to all the physical, mental, and emotional benefits it provides.

Let’s create more opportunities for every child to grow, thrive, and explore! Check out our nature play solutions: https://hubs.ly/Q02_2GKq0

Playgrounds and parks are the go-to spots for family fun during the summer months, but creating play spaces that stay co...
04/12/2024

Playgrounds and parks are the go-to spots for family fun during the summer months, but creating play spaces that stay comfortable in the heat takes thoughtful design.

Here’s how we do it …

☀️ Durable, Heat-Resistant Materials - Our equipment is made from a combination of materials, including heat and UV-resistant plastics, that can withstand the summer sun while maintaining their colour.

🌳 Natural Timber - Timber absorbs warmth without becoming uncomfortably hot to the touch, making it ideal for outdoor play.

😎 Shaded Play Elements - Our towers and play structures are designed with shaded areas, offering places for kids to play out of the sun.

🍃 Cooling Landscaping - Strategically placed trees and shade structures are essential for creating comfortable spaces for both play and relaxation.

We also recommend surfacing options that provide a soft, safe landing while staying cool under little feet.

At Playground Centre, every detail is designed with summer play in mind — keeping it cool, safe, and fun for all!

Play isn’t just about staying active – it’s vital for kids’ mental health! Play helps lower stress, boost self-esteem, a...
02/12/2024

Play isn’t just about staying active – it’s vital for kids’ mental health! Play helps lower stress, boost self-esteem, and build emotional resilience. When kids play, they develop confidence by overcoming obstacles and mastering their environment. And let's not forget – play is fun 😄

Globally, studies show: ✨ Regular play improves children’s mood (UK) ✨ Outdoor play reduces stress hormones (Canada) ✨ Free play in schools decreases anxiety (Japan)

Planning a playground? We design playgrounds that inspire play and prioritise mental wellbeing.

Explore our proven user-centred approach: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZWJ2s0

Your dream playground starts here!  Our Dare to Dream brochure is bursting with the latest themed playground concepts.Ou...
27/11/2024

Your dream playground starts here! Our Dare to Dream brochure is bursting with the latest themed playground concepts.

Our talented playground design team has conjured up concepts for playgrounds where knights defend towering castles, ninjas navigate obstacles or little explorers bounce between asteroids, traverse a tropical island or skip through mystical meadows!

The best part? You can customise every detail – colours, materials, finishes – to make it uniquely yours. Let’s bring your playground dreams to life!

Download our Dare to Dream brochure today: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zh6qz0

Proud to call Whanganui—now a UNESCO City of Design—our home! 🌏Whanganui’s City of Design status celebrates our city’s u...
25/11/2024

Proud to call Whanganui—now a UNESCO City of Design—our home! 🌏

Whanganui’s City of Design status celebrates our city’s unique identity—from cultural heritage and a vibrant arts scene to our innovative manufacturing sector. It also reflects the Whanganui District Council’s strategic vision for a city with creativity at its heart.

As a local playground equipment manufacturer designing play spaces here and around the world, we’re honoured to contribute to Whanganui’s heritage and future as a City of Design. And, proudly adopt the tohu (symbol) created for our City of Design by Whanganui & Partners, the Council’s economic development agency.

Read more about Whanganui’s City of Design story: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zhc7w0

The Power of Play: Teaching KindnessAt Playground Centre, we believe in creating playgrounds that don’t just foster phys...
25/11/2024

The Power of Play: Teaching Kindness

At Playground Centre, we believe in creating playgrounds that don’t just foster physical activity - they cultivate kindness. Inclusive play areas bring kids of all abilities together, encouraging them to connect, share, and help one another.

The best part? Research shows that through play, children naturally develop the social and emotional skills that help them understand others and build lifelong values of empathy and compassion. From taking turns to lending a hand, play teaches kids to care. And that’s powerful stuff!

This World Children’s Day, UNICEF is calling on us all to “Listen to the future” and stand up for the rights of every ch...
19/11/2024

This World Children’s Day, UNICEF is calling on us all to “Listen to the future” and stand up for the rights of every child.

It reminded us of this quote from Sruthi Atmakur, a leading researcher, academic and project lead on UNICEF inclusive play projects: “Inclusive play spaces can serve as joyful incubators of a more inclusive society.”

Inclusion has been one of the defining elements of playground design over the last decade, driven by the recognition of its overwhelmingly positive benefits - for children with disabilities, and entire communities.

We are incredibly proud to be a leader in creating inclusive play environments that not only welcome children of all abilities but celebrate cultural diversity as well.

As we continue to partner with councils and communities on play space planning, equity and access to play is front and centre. This is because inclusive play spaces provide much more than physical activity—they foster empathy, cooperation, and respect. By bringing children, families, and communities together, we build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Download our All-Inclusive Fun Handbook to learn more about how we design for inclusion and the positive impact it has on communities: https://hubs.ly/Q02YGdQV0

Woo hoo! CPlay have done it again! The Caroline Bay Playground has scooped up another award - this time winning the Outs...
18/11/2024

Woo hoo! CPlay have done it again! The Caroline Bay Playground has scooped up another award - this time winning the Outstanding Project (over $500,000) category in Recreation Aotearoa’s 2024 Outdoors and Recreation Awards.

We couldn’t be prouder of this superstar team of community volunteers and their passion and persistence in bringing their playground vision to life!

Read the news on this latest win here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ytt0Q0

And, find out all the ins and outs of this incredible community-led project in the Projects section of the Playground Centre website.

Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga
Timaru District Council

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