Allenby Park (Waenganui) at 66R Allenby Road in Papatoetoe is a destination playground built around a striking 10-metre tube-slide tower. The tower has a distinctive “pick-up-sticks” design — a 2.7-metre-high octagonal platform accessed by a ladder and chain net climber, with two exit options: a fire pole, or the 10-metre tube slide all the way to the ground. Beyond the tower, the park has sand and water play areas designed for sensory engagement, a skate park, a volleyball court, and full facility infrastructure (toilets, car park, BBQ, picnic tables and seating).
Practical Information
| Address | 66R Allenby Road, Papatoetoe — also known as Waenganui |
| Adjacent | Across from the Carlie Street entrance of Papatoetoe High School |
| Centrepiece | 10 m tube slide tower |
| Tower platform | 2.7 m high octagonal platform |
| Platform access | Ladder + chain net climber |
| Platform exits | Fire pole or 10 m tube slide |
| Sensory play | Sand and water play areas |
| Other facilities | Skate park, volleyball court, toilets, car park, BBQ, picnic tables, seating |
| Public transport | Near public transport routes |
| Cost | Free |
About the Playground
Allenby Park (also known as Waenganui) is a South Auckland destination playground anchored by a striking 10-metre tube-slide tower that’s visible from a distance — a “pick-up-sticks” design where angled supports create the structure’s distinctive silhouette. The 2.7-metre-high octagonal platform at the top is reached by either a ladder or a chain net climber, and from the top there are two exit options: a fire pole (faster but more committed) or the 10-metre tube slide that takes you back to ground level.
The tube slide is the headline feature for older kids and braver users. The platform height and the exit options give the design a play-narrative quality — kids climb the structure, choose between fire pole and tube slide, then loop around to do it again.
Sand and Water Play
Beyond the tower, the park has dedicated sand and water play areas designed for sensory engagement — particularly suited to younger children who aren’t yet using the tower. The sand-and-water combination supports more open-ended, less prescribed play than the structured tower equipment, and it’s where most preschoolers will spend their time.
Wider Park Facilities
The park has fuller facility infrastructure than most neighbourhood playgrounds — a skate park, a volleyball court, toilets, a car park, BBQ, picnic tables and seating. The combination makes Allenby Park work as a multi-hour family destination rather than just a quick stop. The location across from Papatoetoe High School means it gets significant after-school use.
Where to Learn More
Auckland Council — Waenganui / Allenby Park — official council park page with current facility list and access information.
Playground People — Allenby Park — playground designer’s project page with detail on the tower’s pick-up-sticks design and the 10 m tube slide.
Papatoetoe & Ōtara Digital — Best Parks and Playgrounds 2026 — local guide ranking Papatoetoe and Ōtara playgrounds with current visitor notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allenby Park?
66R Allenby Road, Papatoetoe — across from the Carlie Street entrance of Papatoetoe High School. Also known as Waenganui.
How tall is the tube slide?
10 metres — the slide is the headline feature of the playground.
How do you get to the top of the tower?
Via a ladder or a chain net climber to a 2.7-metre-high octagonal platform.
What are the exit options from the platform?
A fire pole or the 10 m tube slide.
Are there water play areas?
Yes — sand and water play areas designed for sensory engagement, particularly suited to younger children.
What other facilities are at the park?
A skate park, a volleyball court, toilets, car park, BBQ, picnic tables and seating.
Is the playground free?
Yes — free public park.
For more South Auckland playgrounds see the Playgrounds in Auckland guide.