Is there parking at California Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at California Park.

Are there picnic tables at California Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at California Park.

Does California Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at California Park.

Does California Park have a slide?

Yes, California Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at California Park?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at California Park.

Where is California Park?

California Park is in Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, New Zealand.

Playground

California Park

Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt 5018

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Best suited to

Child5–9

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The play equipment is set on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users. Only street parking in the surrounding streets is described, with no accessible bay or toilet confirmed in the source text.

What's here

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California Park is a small neighbourhood playground in Upper Hutt, tucked into a residential street with a half basketball court on the far side of the reserve.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (have been upgraded since photograph was taken), half basketball court (other side of the park).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include -.
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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: Timber.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz
AmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Picnic Table.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz
Handy to knowCalifornia Park is a smaller neighbourhood playground in Upper Hutt with a low review count (17 GRC), suggesting a local-use reserve serving the nearby residential catchment.
Source: upperhutt.govt.nz
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: An established tree provides minimal shade for play equipment. The seating is not shaded. There is a shade gazebo for one of the picnic tables and tree shade for the other.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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From the crew

Visits

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Ernest W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Expansive park that is great for dogs. A nice playground and covered seating are tucked into one corner and a basketball hoop is also in the park. Having the play resources closer to each other and some more resources for dogs such as drinking areas would make this park even better.
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Haydn M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This is a nice park on the Northern edge of Totara Park, Upper Hutt. The park area includes a small playground and a basketball half court and hoop. There are lots of well established trees, as well as plenty of space for the kids to exercise and for people to walk the dog. Also a nice shelteted place for a picnic with the family.
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Jan C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Even on a showery ,damp day I enjoyed a peaceful walk here. A rubbish bin located on the track for disposal of doggy bag a welcome sight.
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David L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautiful and clean. There is a court and a "tennis wall". The wall has recently been defaced with graffiti! 😢 Hope it will be repainted soon. …
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Alexander K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great spot to walk your dogs and take the kids down by the river ect
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Richi M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
It was only a brief stop but by what I saw it was fairly decent.
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Bruce S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great walking tracks.
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Dylan D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
God
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