The Original Playspace Design and Build Company
We bring your vision to life with our award-winning design and build expertise, creating the playspace you’ve always dreamed of.
Wellington Botanic Garden
Wellington
Cass Square Playground
Hokitika
Hurunui College
Hawarden
Since 2016, we’ve completed thousands of playground designs for our clients.
We build around 100 playgrounds a year.
On average, we complete construction for eight new playgrounds every month.
Featured Project.
The award winning Lorna Irene Reserve Playground is a first-of-its-kind play space for the children and families of Paraparaumu.
For a number of years, the need for a wheelchair-accessible playground grew and in 2022 the Kapiti Coast District Council began working with Creo to update the existing playground and create a fully inclusive play space for all the children in their community.
The new playground at Lorna Irene has given children with all ranges of abilities the opportunity to do what they do best, play, have fun, and build connections in an inclusive environment.
Project Case Studies
Social Wall.
David White, the Principal at Marshall Laing Primary School, just got a new, inviting, and now buzzing playspace!
“We wanted to create a smoother transition for our youngest students from early childhood centres to school, and this space has done exactly that.”
For him, the new playspace is an area for development, for connection, and it needs to be inviting. Our team couldn’t be happier with the result of this amazing new area for the kids!
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Did you know your choices have a wider impact than you might think?
When you buy local playground equipment, you’re not just supporting one business—you’re contributing to an entire ecosystem that helps that and many other business thrive.
Take, for example, the bespoke tower we recently installed at Wellington Botanic Gardens. Can you guess how many industries and people were involved in bringing that project to life? If not, here’s a snapshot:
At Creo alone, over 50 people were directly and indirectly involved in the design and execution of this tower. In the design phase alone, there were more than 10 creatives at work. Adding in manufacturing, sales, and operations, that's another 40 people!
Speaking of manufacturing, those beautifully perforated panels were designed in-house, but they were crafted by a South Island steel fabricator. And the timber used? NZ-sourced pine, supporting thousands of jobs in the forestry industry.
When it comes to logistics, it’s not just our Creo team involved, but also the transport company and the people who maintain their fleet—over 100 people were part of this operation.
So, when you choose to design and build a playground, think about the wider impact you’re making—not only in the joy you’ll bring to children as they play and make memories, but in the many families across New Zealand who benefit from your choice.
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The Trans-Tasman Principals Conference has been nothing short of exciting so far.
Andrew and Gui have been chatting about sensory spaces and unique playspace designs for schools in Australia and New Zealand.
If you haven’t had a chance to talk to them yet, no worries! They will be here today and tomorrow. Come say hi!
Did you know less can be more in playground design?
Sometimes the best approach is simpler! A playground with thoughtfully selected elements can encourage more creativity and social play. Discover why a “less is more” philosophy leads to spaces that kids love to explore.
✨Maximize play value with fewer but smarter features.
✨Reduce clutter for more engaging play.
✨Versatile equipment offers multiple play options.
✨Open spaces inspire imaginative, free play.
✨Design that prioritizes quality leads to better social interaction.
🔗Curious to learn more? Check out this article: hubs.ly/Q02PN3b70
When Katie Pennicott at Sunnyvale Primary saw the playground showing its age, she didn’t just settle for a like for like—she reimagined the space entirely.
Working together, we turned that vision into a vibrant, inclusive playspace where kids of all ages and abilities come together, explore, and connect.
From the slide connecting classrooms to open, imaginative play areas, this playground now brings Sunnyvale’s values of creativity and connection to life every day.
Want to see how it all happened? Explore the full story here: hubs.ly/Q02PMXCD0
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We're excited to share this fantastic project we recently completed in Hokitika! It was a privilege to work with the Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini and local community groups to bring this project to life.
A massive shoutout to our incredible Creo team for designing and building this playspace—we’re truly proud of it and know it will be a great asset to the community.
Some highlights from this project:
We collaborated closely with mana whenua and local community groups to ensure this space is inclusive.
The bespoke Clock Tower, designed and manufactured by our team.
Custom surface design and features that create a sense of belonging.
You can read more and see all the pictures here: hubs.ly/Q02LZW8Z0
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