Hayman Park Playground is a large playground on Amersham Way in Manukau City Centre, built as part of the Transform Manukau project. Its second stage has recently opened, and it is built around a 12.8-metre play tower with a staircase so caregivers can stay close to their children. The tower has motion-sensor lights on every level and security cameras. Play areas include climbing walls, two large slides, four rope climbing bridges, a see-saw at the top, a 4.5-metre air swing, double flying foxes, an inclusive carousel, musical instruments and a half basketball court. Toddler activities and play panels for children who rely on caregivers are also included, alongside the nature play elements from the first stage.
The website says the playground is open to the Manukau community and to residents across Tāmaki Makaurau, and that feedback from children and adults has been very positive. The project began in 2016 and was delivered in two phases by a team that included Playground People, Eke Panuku and Auckland Council. For families in the city centre, the playground is a place where children of different abilities can play together.