Madills Farm is a children's playground in Kohimarama, on Baddeley Avenue, where the whole play area is fenced. That fence is the main reason locals come back, because it lets small children run around while parents keep a clear view and a clear boundary. It is a neighbourhood park rather than a destination, so it suits families who live close by or are already in the area for a walk or a picnic.
Its setting is what sets it apart from the other playgrounds people might use in the east of Auckland. It sits within Kohimarama's residential streets, so it is a place to stop for a short session of play on the way home, not a day out. Visitors who want somewhere calm and contained for younger children will find it fits that need well.