Te Whāriki Playground

If you’re in Lincoln with a four or five year old, this is genuinely one of the better spots in the area. The bike and scooter track is a bit of a drawcard — kids can loop around it for ages without you having to do much. There’s water play too, which honestly saves you on a warm Canterbury afternoon. Chuck in the musical equipment and a merry-go-round and you’ve got enough variety that they’re not bored after ten minutes.