Amesbury Drive Playground is a community play area in the northern Wellington suburb of Churton Park, serving a residential neighbourhood that has grown significantly in recent years. The playground is part of a broader network of reserves and green spaces in Churton Park, a suburb designed with wide streets, open reserves and a community-oriented feel in Wellington’s northern hills. It is a practical neighbourhood play space for families in the area, with access to the suburb’s wider walking tracks and reserves.
Practical Information
| Location | Amesbury Drive, Churton Park, Wellington |
|---|---|
| Access | Street parking on Amesbury Drive; short drive from Johnsonville |
| Entry | Free |
| Nearby reserves | Churton Park Reserve, Lakewood Reserve, Korimako Reserve |
| Suburb character | Quiet residential northern suburb with community association and walking tracks |
| Managed by | Wellington City Council |
About Churton Park
Churton Park is a residential suburb in Wellington’s northern hills, developed progressively from the 1980s and continuing to grow with new housing in its northern areas. The suburb has a strong community identity supported by the Churton Park Community Association, which organises events and advocates for local facilities. A new play area opened in August 2024 in the Korimako Reserve on Rochdale Drive — the first recreational facility for the rapidly-growing northern section of Churton Park.
Churton Park has several reserves within walking distance of most homes — Churton Park Reserve, Lakewood Reserve (with a small stream) and Grenada Reserve all provide open lawns and space for casual recreation. A network of walking tracks runs through the suburb’s gullies and along its streams, connecting reserves and providing easy access to green space throughout the neighbourhood.
Community and Walking Tracks
The Churton Park Revegetation Group, established in 2004 and supported by the Community Association, has been restoring native plantings along the suburb’s waterways and gully corridors. Walking tracks connect through these revegetated areas, giving residents access to improving native bush habitat close to home. The Churton Park Community Centre at 75 Lakewood Avenue provides a venue for local meetings, classes and social events.
Churton Park Community Association has local information on parks, walking tracks and community activities in the suburb. Wellington City Council — Lakewood Reserve covers one of the nearby community reserves.
FAQ
Where is Amesbury Drive Playground?
The playground is on Amesbury Drive in Churton Park, in Wellington’s northern suburbs.
What other parks are near Churton Park?
Churton Park Reserve, Lakewood Reserve and Korimako Reserve are all within the suburb, providing open space and walking access throughout the neighbourhood.
Are there walking tracks in Churton Park?
Yes — a network of walking tracks runs through Churton Park’s gullies and along its streams, connecting reserves across the suburb.
Is there a new playground in Churton Park?
Yes — a new play area opened in August 2024 in Korimako Reserve on Rochdale Drive, serving the northern growth area of the suburb.
Browse all Wellington playgrounds at Playgrounds in Wellington. Wellington Parks and Reserves covers the wider Wellington parks network.