Silo Park Playline is a distinctive interactive playground at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter built from yellow pipes salvaged from the former Bulk Storage Terminal tanks on Wynyard Wharf. The salvaged industrial fittings have been turned into bespoke play equipment: a talking tube, an acoustic-pipe section, a misting controller for hot days, a balance beam made from two crossed pipes, swings and a liquid-pipe with a lever and lights. The playground is at 95 Jellicoe Street within Silo Park, the public waterfront park named after the surviving industrial silos that anchor it.
Practical Information
| Address | Silo Park, 95 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland |
| Theme | Industrial heritage — equipment salvaged from the former Bulk Storage Terminal tanks on Wynyard Wharf |
| Interactive features | Talking tube, acoustic pipes, misting controller, liquid-pipe with lever + lights, balance beam (crossed pipes), double swing |
| Setting | Silo Park, around the surviving industrial silos at Wynyard Quarter |
| Family suitability | Designed for younger children up to early-primary — interactive rather than physically challenging |
| Nearby | Wynyard Quarter cafes and restaurants, the Wynyard Quarter waterfront, Viaduct Harbour |
| Cost | Free |
About the Playline
Silo Park Playline is one of Auckland’s most distinctive playgrounds — the equipment is genuinely made from salvaged industrial fittings rather than purpose-built play equipment styled to look industrial. The yellow pipes and connectors that form the playline were taken from the Bulk Storage Terminal working tanks on Wynyard Wharf when that infrastructure was decommissioned, then reworked into interactive play features that reflect the area’s industrial past. The Wynyard Quarter as a whole was a working industrial waterfront for most of the 20th century; the Playline carries that heritage directly into the design.
What’s at the Playline
The interactive elements are the distinctive part of the playground rather than the more familiar climbing or sliding features:
The talking tube lets children at one end speak to a friend at the other end through the pipe. The acoustic pipes make liquids inside move at the push of a button — a visible cause-and-effect feature that holds attention. The liquid-pipe with lever and lights is a similar sensory piece. The misting controller activates a cooling mist on hot summer days — popular through the Auckland summer. The balance beam is built from two pipes that cross over each other. A standard double swing is also part of the layout.
The whole installation is small-scale compared to a regular destination playground — it’s a curated set of interactive features rather than a large climbing structure. The age range it works best for is younger children through early-primary; older children typically engage with it briefly rather than as a sustained visit.
Combining With Wynyard Quarter
The Playline is one piece of a wider day-out around Wynyard Quarter — most visitors fold a playground stop into a broader visit that includes the surrounding cafes, restaurants and the waterfront. Silo Park itself hosts events and food markets, with the area now well established as part of central Auckland’s recreational waterfront.
Where to Learn More
Silo Park — Playline official page — the official Silo Park site’s Playline page with current event and facility detail.
Auckland for Kids — Silo Park Playline — independent family-focused review with photos and current visitor notes.
Heart of the City — Silo Park Playline — Heart of the City’s destination listing with practical visit information and event tie-ins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silo Park Playline?
At Silo Park, 95 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland.
What is unique about the Silo Park Playline?
The play equipment is built from yellow pipes and fittings salvaged from the former Bulk Storage Terminal tanks on Wynyard Wharf — actual industrial heritage repurposed into interactive play features.
What features are at the Playline?
A talking tube, acoustic pipes, a misting controller, a liquid-pipe with lever and lights, a balance beam built from crossed pipes, and a double swing.
What age range does the Playline suit?
Best for younger children through early primary — it’s interactive and sensory rather than physically challenging.
Is there a misting feature for hot days?
Yes — a misting controller activates a cooling mist, popular through summer.
Is the Playline free?
Yes — free public playground.
For more Auckland playgrounds see the Playgrounds in Auckland guide.