Playground People Ltd

Products
Schools
- Early Childhood
  
  Play equipment specifically focused on helping little ones to develop their fine motor and social skills.
- Primary Schools
  
  We have a huge range of plans and designs. Let us create something that fits your space and your children.
- Intermediates & Colleges
  
  Our older kids need larger and more robust equipment to keep them challenged.
- Product Spotlight
  
  Te Wairoa Tuakana
  
  Part of our Ngā Papa Tākaro range, it offers a physically challenging layout ideal for older students.
Parks & Recreation
- Music for the Great Outdoors
  
  Percussion Play has created a fantastic group of outdoor musical instruments
- Cardio Training
  
  The popular cardio machines known from indoor fitness are now available for outdoor training.
- Kompan Fitness Equipment
  
  Kompan's award winning new outdoor fitness system
- Product Spotlight
  
  Combi 5
  
  This all-in-one calisthenics unit combines 10 workout stations with optimised grip bars and inclusive design for versatile, all-abilities training.
Architects
- Organic Robinia
  
  Designs inspired by the organic shapes of nature
- Strength Training
  
  Kompan has brought strength training into the outdoors.
- Kompan Recycled Playgrounds
  
  Kompan is leading the way with playgrounds made from recycled materials.
- Product Spotlight
  
  Shoulder Press
  
  A real weight, adjustable strength solution designed specifically for the outdoors.
Commercial
- Developers
  
  Create fun family spaces that add value to your development
- Shopping Centres
  
  More information coming soon...
- Healthcare
  
  Stay Fit, Be Mobile, Age Healthy
- Holiday Parks
  
  Fun play equipment for a coastal environment

Blog

Blog

Playground People Projects Recognised at Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards

May 22, 2026

Playground People Projects Recognised at Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate two projects recognised at the 2026 Recreation Aotearoa | Te ...

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Rocket Park Turns 25 – A Model for Sustainable Play

May 15, 2025

Rocket Park Turns 25 – A Model for Sustainable Play

Tucked into the heart of Mount Albert, at the corner of New North Road and Wairere Avenue, Rocket...

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The Award-Winning Island View Reserve Playground: a model for cross community engagement

September 03, 2024

The Award-Winning Island View Reserve Playground: a model for cross community engagement

Celebrating the Award-Winning Island View Reserve Playground The Island View Reserve playground ...

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Corocord Spacenets: Elevating Play Experiences in New Zealand Schools since 2004

November 06, 2023

Corocord Spacenets: Elevating Play Experiences in New Zealand Schools since 2004

Corocord Spacenets: Elevating Play Experiences in New Zealand Schools since 2004 Since introduci...

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How to increase tween girls' physical activity

June 23, 2023

How to increase tween girls' physical activity

According to WHO – 85% of tween girls are inactive! They have also found play is the number one p...

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The benefits of exercising outdoors vs indoors

June 21, 2023

The benefits of exercising outdoors vs indoors

How does outdoor exercise benefit us? Outdoor workouts provide a multitude of advantages compare...

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A very special opening day for Maidstone Max Playground - Tō Tātou Papa Tākaro

December 15, 2021

A very special opening day for Maidstone Max Playground - Tō Tātou Papa Tākaro

A very special opening day for Maidstone Max Playground - Tō Tātou Papa Tākaro Leith McFadden - ...

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Enriching the Everyday Life of Seniors with Outdoor Musical Instruments

March 16, 2021

Enriching the Everyday Life of Seniors with Outdoor Musical Instruments

Music is a wonderful outlet that can lift spirits regardless of age, although there are a number ...

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The Kiwi Big Backyard

March 16, 2021

The Kiwi Big Backyard

The Kiwi Big Backyard Up until the end of the 1980s, nearly all suburban houses in New Zealand h...

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