Is there parking at Browns Bay Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Browns Bay Playground.

Does Browns Bay Playground have a flying fox?

Browns Bay Playground is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Are there picnic tables at Browns Bay Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Browns Bay Playground.

Does Browns Bay Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Browns Bay Playground.

Does Browns Bay Playground have a slide?

Yes, Browns Bay Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Browns Bay Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Browns Bay Playground.

Where is Browns Bay Playground?

Browns Bay Playground is in Whitby, Porirua City, New Zealand.

Playground

Browns Bay Playground

3 Postgate Drive, Whitby, Porirua 5024

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Best suited to

Child5–9Tween10+

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description explicitly states the equipment sits on bark surfacing, with only street parking and no toilets mentioned at this small compact playground.

What's here

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Browns Bay Park is a small neighbourhood playground on Postgate Drive in Whitby, tucked inside the wider Postgate Park reserve used for junior sport training.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes swings (with infant swings), junior multi-play structure (with slide).
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide (suitable for young child),).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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AmenitiesAsset type: playground.
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AccessBrowns Bay Park is located on Postgate Drive in Whitby, Porirua. It is one of several playgrounds serving the Whitby suburb, which also has Endeavour Park, Silverwood Park, Stemhead Lane Playground, Whitby Village Playground, Whitby Walkway, and Wayfinder Park within the same suburb.
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Handy to knowWhitby is one of Porirua's best-served suburbs for play spaces, with seven PCC-maintained playgrounds listed including Browns Bay Park, giving local families a choice of nearby options. Porirua City Council notes their playgrounds feature equipment ranging from traditional seesaws and swings to flying foxes, net climbing frames, forts, and 360-degree basket swings.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, picnic table or seating.
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Playgrounds P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Brown's Bay Playground has sea views and is a nice sunny spot to play. It has all the playground must haves, slide, swings and glider flying fox.
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Kevin S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautiful park, great location among the hills and by the shore. Well kept.
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Claire M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Not for young (under 7yrs) children as everything up very high. Exposed to wind
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Andy C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to sit and eat lunch in the sunshine
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Ravneet K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely park.. Usually quiet
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D R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A dangerous location for a playground.
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Badger D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very nice
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Elise C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
It's ok
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Roger V.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A nice place to stop for a break with a lovely view of the inlet.
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Jronz F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice water views. There is a play ground across the road but be careful. It's a busy main road.
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