Playspace Design and Build
Your Partner
in Playspace
Design and Build.
Creo is here to provide expert advice on playspace design, manufacturing, and construction services, to deliver your vision on time and budget.
Whitikau Reserve Playground
Opotiki
Playground Designs Completed
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Since 2016, we’ve completed thousands of playground designs for our clients.
Playground Builds Completed
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We build around 100 playgrounds a year.
Playgrounds Built Per Month on Average
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On average, we complete construction for eight new playgrounds every month.
Equipment
Creo Playground Equipment, locally built to last.
Check our new range of locally manufactured playground equipment in your workshop in Oamaru with expertise and detail. Focusing on maximising the play value with unique designs that range from swings to bespoke equipment to fit your space.
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.
Our new 2025 School Portfolio is here!
And in it, we show you that a great playspace design is a lot more than just a few items on the school grounds. It can tell a story and integrate it with the students and the wider community.
Our latest portfolio showcases schools that have transformed their outdoor spaces into something more: places for play, learning, and connection.
📥 Download it here: hubs.ly/Q037hdFL0
Bringing the Timaruvian Story to Life Through Play
In Timaru, the CPlay community group had a vision—a playspace that celebrates the Timaruvian story while creating a space for families to connect and play. Working alongside contractors and the community, we helped bring this vision to life, taking their ideas and elevating them into a vibrant, storytelling playspace.
What makes this project unique?
Story-driven design: Every feature of the playspace was crafted to reflect Timaru’s history, culture, and identity, creating a space that feels uniquely theirs.
Collaborative planning: By working closely with the CPlay community group, all contractors helped refine their ideas, ensuring the design was as impactful and meaningful as possible.
Next-level execution: From concept to completion, enhancing the design and creating a space that inspires connection, creativity, and pride.
Well done to the CPlay community group, this is one of a kind destination playground in New Zealand.
Watch the full story here: hubs.ly/Q02__lpl0
There are so many ways to make your playspace unique. How about something colourful, playful and versatile?
Balance balls are a great way to:
💪 Challenge.
🔥 Spark imaginative play.
☀️ Beautify your space.
Watch more from Andrew Healy, our playground equipment expert.
Every playground tells a story.
Playgrounds reflect the communities they belong to. Through thoughtful design, they become spaces where people connect, explore, and create lasting memories.
Our approach brings these stories to life:
✨Custom themes: Designs inspired by local history, culture, or natural landscapes.
✨Inclusive layouts: Spaces for all ages and abilities, encouraging play and discovery.
✨Sustainable design: Locally sourced materials that enhance and complement their surroundings.
✨Every community deserves a playground that feels unique, welcoming, and full of life. Let’s make it happen.
Read more things that make up a great playground design here:
16 Things that Make up a Great Playground Design
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Not all playgrounds are created equally, and some designs achieve more memorable experiences than others. Here are the 16 things that make a great playground design
We had enough barbecues, family gatherings, dipping our toes on the sand in the past two weeks... Our team is refreshed and ready to work with you on designing and building your new playspace!
From concept to construction, we’re here to support you every step of the way. We offer a full-service approach, including initial sketches, equipment manufacturing and supply, project management, consultancy, and more.
Get in touch with our team today to see how we can help bring your play space to life!
Check our website to see our case studies and a learning hub full of great content: hubs.ly/Q02__k3Y0
We hope you're all enjoying this new year's break!
Why not visit some of our Creo playspaces around the country?
1 - Wellington Botanic Gardens, Wellington
2- Cass Square Play Ground, Hokitika
3 - Oamaru Farmers Market, Oamaru
4 - Whitikau Reserve Playground, Opotiki
These are just a few we designed & built, but there are plenty more that we collaborated with amazing designers and contractors all over the country!