Last updated July 2026
Amesbury Drive Playground is a neighbourhood play area in the northern Wellington suburb of Churton Park. It serves local families with equipment suited to younger children and sits within a network of reserves and green spaces. The playground forms part of Wellington City Council-managed facilities in a residential area developed from the 1970s onward. Residents also access nearby walking tracks and other reserves such as Lakewood Reserve and Korimako Reserve.
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 | Residential northern suburb with community association and walking tracks |
| Managed by | Wellington City Council |
About Amesbury Drive Playground
Amesbury Drive Playground lies in Churton Park, a northern Wellington suburb established in the 1970s and continuing to expand with new housing. The playground provides standard play equipment for local children and forms one of several play areas listed by Wellington City Council in the suburb.
Churton Park features multiple reserves within easy reach of most homes. Lakewood Reserve includes a small stream, grassed areas, and well-formed paths with gentle gradients. Korimako Reserve gained a new neighbourhood play area completed in 2023 on Rochdale Drive, serving the northern growth area of the suburb.
The suburb maintains a network of walking tracks through gullies and along streams that connect reserves and provide access to green space. Wellington City Council manages the reserves and play areas, with dogs required on leash in Lakewood Reserve and mountain biking permitted there.
Community Facilities and Walking Tracks
The Churton Park Community Centre at 75 Lakewood Avenue offers space for meetings, classes, social gatherings and activities. It is managed by Wellington City Council and serves as a hub for local groups.
Community volunteers have undertaken ongoing native planting and restoration work along waterways and gully corridors in Churton Park. These efforts support the walking tracks that link reserves and improve local habitat close to residential areas.
What Visitors Often Say
Parents note that the Amesbury Drive playground suits toddlers and younger children well, with accessible equipment and a convenient location next to the school.
Visitors to nearby Korimako Reserve playground describe it as a pleasant recent addition, though some mention it can be exposed in windy or wet conditions typical of the area.
Where to Learn More
Wellington City Council Play Areas: Official list of playground locations including Amesbury Drive.
Wellington City Council Lakewood Reserve: Details on features, access and rules for this nearby reserve.
Wellington City Council Churton Park Community Centre: Information on the facility at 75 Lakewood Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Amesbury Drive Playground?
The playground is located 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 lie within the suburb and provide open space and walking access.
Are there walking tracks in Churton Park?
Yes, a network of walking tracks runs through the suburb’s gullies and along streams, connecting the reserves.
Is there a new playground in Churton Park?
Yes, the Korimako Reserve play area on Rochdale Drive was completed in 2023 and serves the northern part of the suburb.
Who manages the playground and reserves?
Wellington City Council manages Amesbury Drive Playground and the surrounding reserves in Churton Park.
Is parking available at Amesbury Drive Playground?
Street parking is available on Amesbury Drive.
Are dogs allowed in the reserves?
Dogs must be kept on a leash in Lakewood Reserve.
Where is the Churton Park Community Centre?
The centre is at 75 Lakewood Avenue and hosts meetings, classes and community events.
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