Best For
Families with children and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
NZ
Park·Active, Clean, Family Oriented
Foster Park serves as a central recreation destination in Rolleston, offering a well-maintained environment for both play and sport. The highlight for many is the creative playground, which includes a variety of swings, slides, and a reinforced flying fox designed for safety. Beyond the play equipment, the park boasts large rugby and hockey fields, making it a hub for local athletics. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including shaded benches and drinking fountains, though the public toilets are a short walk from the main play area. Its location directly across from the aquatic centre makes it easy to pair a park visit with a swim.
Foster Park serves as a central recreation destination in Rolleston, offering a well-maintained environment for both play and sport. The highlight for many is the creative playground, which includes a variety of swings, slides, and a reinforced flying fox designed for safety. Beyond the play equipment, the park boasts large rugby and hockey fields, making it a hub for local athletics. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including shaded benches and drinking fountains, though the public toilets are a short walk from the main play area. Its location directly across from the aquatic centre makes it easy to pair a park visit with a swim.
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Address
Broadlands Drive, Rolleston 7675, New Zealand
Websiteselwyn.govt.nz
Phone03 347 2800
Hours
Open nowOpen 24 hours
Highlights
Extensive playground with a popular flying fox.
Large rugby and hockey fields for sports.
Shaded picnic tables and drinking fountains.
Conveniently located opposite the local aquatic centre.
Safe play areas with rubber-reinforced surfaces.
Currency
NZD $
Occasion Tags
Family, Locals, Groups
Reviews
4.6
Excellent640 reviews
Foster Park in Rolleston is highly regarded by the local community as an exceptional space for children to burn off energy. Reviewers frequently praise the modern and creative playground equipment, specifically mentioning the flying fox, various swings, and climbing structures. The park is noted for being exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with safety features like rubber matting under high-activity areas. While the playground is a major draw for families with kids of all ages, the expansive rugby and hockey fields also make it a key site for local sports. Some visitors noted that while there are toilets and drinking fountains, the restrooms are a few minutes' walk from the main play area. A common suggestion from guests is the addition of a coffee or food cart, as there are currently no refreshments sold within the park grounds.
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Location
Rolleston, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
