It's a good playground for climbers. Big open field behind. Good tree coverage on the edge of the park.
Aorangi Reserve Playground
32/57 Aorangi Road, Paraparaumu 5032
Why these ages?
All-abilities Paraparaumu Domain play with a swing set spanning infant, standard, basket and high-back seats, small carousel, junior multi-play with slide and larger multi-play plus AAC/te reo communication boards. Bark surface. Sits in a domain that hosts weekend rugby/cricket so parking and pedestrian bustle vary. No fence but the play zone is set within civic grounds, no water/skate/road hazards.
Access notes
The description says the swing set spans baby, child, bucket and accessible seats including a high back swing, but the equipment sits on bark surfacing, which is a hard blocker for reaching it in a wheelchair.
What's here
Aorangi Reserve Playground, part of Paraparaumu Domain, is an all abilities play space in the district's main civic sports park, framed by the War Memorial gates on Aorangi Road.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2017.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes high back swing, swings (with infant swing), multi-play structure (with slide), junior multi-play structure (with slide), basket swing, small carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), small carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesAorangi Reserve Playground (Paraparaumu Domain) is located at 32/57 Aorangi Road, Paraparaumu. KCDC confirms it is a playground reserve.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nzAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAccessParaparaumu Domain (Aorangi Reserve) has an inclusive playground with swings for all abilities including baby, child, bucket, and accessible swings. Communication boards in English and Māori support non-speaking children.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nzAccessAccessibility features: high back swing,.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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