Michael Savage Memorial Park on East Tamaki Road in Ōtara, Auckland, is listed as a Magical Park, which turns an ordinary urban park into an augmented reality game. Children play it on a phone or iPad, following missions that involve fairies, dinosaurs, robots and creatures, and the games include facts about nature and the environment. The website says the game is free, with no ads and no hidden costs, and it is aimed at children aged six and up. It needs a device with a gyroscope, GPS, accelerometer and compass, and the app is downloaded over Wi-Fi before visiting the park.
The website says children spend about 45 minutes on average running and exploring while they play, and that the app uses geofencing to keep families within the park's play area. Magical Park has won awards for innovation, including the 2024 PLA Award of Excellence for Best Use of Technology. Within the Ōtara and East Tamaki area, the park offers a different kind of play from a traditional playground, with the game playing out across the grass and paths.