The Silo Park Playline at 95 Jellicoe Street in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter is one of the city’s most unusual playgrounds — a series of interactive, salvaged-industrial play elements arranged along a pathway at the base of the historic concrete silos on the waterfront. Rather than a conventional play structure, the Playline is a curated sequence of objects that invite exploration, experimentation, and sensory play in a setting that combines industrial heritage with open waterfront space.
Practical Information
| Address | 95 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD (at the base of the concrete silos) |
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| Parking | Paid parking available in Wynyard Quarter; public transport recommended — short walk from Britomart |
| Entry | Free |
| Best for | Children aged approximately 3–12; also engaging for curious adults |
| Nearby | Te Wero Playground, Silo Park green, Jellicoe Street market area, waterfront cafes |
About the Playline
Wynyard Quarter’s development along the Auckland waterfront repurposed a former industrial and fishing precinct into public space, and the Silo Park Playline reflects that history directly. The play elements were sourced and adapted from the former Brigham Street Tank Farm infrastructure — large-scale industrial equipment that was salvaged, modified, and installed as interactive play objects rather than being demolished.
The result is a set of distinctive play features unlike anything in a conventional playground. Each element invites active use and discovery rather than prescribing a single way to interact with it:
The Liquid Pipe is a large pipe section that water runs through, allowing children to redirect flow and observe fluid dynamics at a scale that makes the mechanics visible. The Talking Tube is an acoustic pipe system that carries sound across a significant distance — children at one end can communicate (clearly, surprisingly, unexpectedly loudly) with those at the other. The Misting Controller creates a cool mist environment on warm days, with controls that children can operate to vary the effect. The Double Swing uses salvaged industrial components reconfigured as a swing structure. The Balance Beam is a long raised beam element requiring balance and coordination to traverse.
The Setting
The Playline sits at the foot of the concrete silos that are the defining visual feature of Silo Park. The silos themselves — heritage-listed structures from the former flour and grain milling era — tower overhead and give the playground a scale and industrial character that no purpose-built play area replicates. The wider Silo Park area includes a large green lawn, the Jellicoe Street food truck and market zone, and the waterfront promenade connecting through Wynyard Quarter to the Viaduct Harbour.
The area is also home to Te Wero Playground nearby — a more conventional play structure that complements the Playline experience for families with a mix of ages looking for different kinds of play.
Where to Learn More
Wynyard Quarter has current event listings, market days, and information on the full Silo Park precinct including the Playline and surrounding facilities.
Auckland Council manages the wider Wynyard Quarter public spaces — search “Silo Park” for current access information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Silo Park Playline?
At 95 Jellicoe Street in Wynyard Quarter, at the base of the large concrete silos visible from the waterfront. It is a short walk from Britomart, the Viaduct Harbour, and the main Wynyard Quarter pedestrian area.
What age group is the Playline suitable for?
Primarily children aged approximately 3–12, though the interactive industrial elements attract curious visitors of all ages. The sensory and mechanical nature of several elements — particularly the Talking Tube and Liquid Pipe — appeals to adults as well.
Is the Playline free?
Yes — the Playline and all elements within it are free to use. Silo Park and the surrounding Wynyard Quarter public space is free to access.
Is there parking at Silo Park?
Paid parking is available in Wynyard Quarter. Public transport is recommended — Britomart is a short walk along the waterfront, and the Wynyard Quarter ferry terminal provides another access option.
What is the best time to visit?
During the day in dry weather, the Misting Controller and Liquid Pipe elements work best. Weekend afternoons often coincide with Jellicoe Street market activity. Weekday mornings are quieter for families wanting more space around the Playline elements.
What other playgrounds are nearby?
Te Wero Playground is in the immediate Wynyard Quarter area and offers more conventional play equipment, making it a good complement to the Playline for mixed-age groups.
What are the silos at Silo Park?
The concrete silos are heritage-listed structures from when the waterfront was an active flour and grain milling precinct. They are the visual centrepiece of Silo Park and give the area its name and industrial character.
For more Auckland playgrounds, see playgrounds in Auckland. The Wynyard Quarter waterfront precinct connects along the promenade to the Viaduct Harbour and the broader Auckland city waterfront.