Does Muriwai Drive Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Muriwai Drive Playground.

Does Muriwai Drive Playground have water play?

Muriwai Drive Playground is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Are there picnic tables at Muriwai Drive Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Muriwai Drive Playground.

Does Muriwai Drive Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Muriwai Drive Playground.

Does Muriwai Drive Playground have a slide?

Yes, Muriwai Drive Playground includes a slide.

Is there a bike track at Muriwai Drive Playground?

Muriwai Drive Playground is listed as having a bike, pump, or skills track. Check recent photos or visit notes to confirm it is on the play site itself.

Is there a climbing frame at Muriwai Drive Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Muriwai Drive Playground.

Where is Muriwai Drive Playground?

Muriwai Drive Playground is in Whakatāne, Whakatane District, New Zealand.

Playground

Muriwai Drive Playground

28 Muriwai Drive, Whakatāne 3120

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9

NearbyWaterAt a distance

Why these ages?

Infant swing, basket swing and junior climbing frame suit toddlers; splash pad adds shallow water play. But river views and beach adjacency plus no fencing mean toddlers need active supervision. Eagles nest swing, tunnel and slides carry good child appeal. Muriwai Drive is a low-traffic residential street.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description states surfacing is a mix of artificial turf and bark chip, so part of the ground under the equipment is loose bark, a barrier for wheelchair users, with no accessible parking mentioned.

What's here

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing framePicnic tablesSlideSwingsToiletsWater playSign in to add

Muriwai Drive Playground sits close to the beach in Whakatāne, with a splash pad on hand for cooling off after a play session.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2017.
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On siteEquipment includes tunnel, slides, large eagles nest, small eagles nest, see-saw, junior climbing frame, swings (with infant swing), basket swing, splash pad.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, basket swing.
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On siteCouncil-registered equipment: Playground, See-Saw, Swing.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a splash pad.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesPlayground name on council register: Wairaka Park Playground.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Virtually no shade for play equipment. Shade sails for a barbeque & for some picnic tables. Established trees around the park may provide shade for spectators & elsewhere in the park.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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Spot a problem?

Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Whakatane District know. They look after this park.

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From the crew

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Chris M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very nice playground and can see multiple views nearby!
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Mark W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This lovely walkway / cycleway is dotted with interesting reserves and playgrounds. Well done, Whakatane!
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Pranesh C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautiful kids playground.It’s has a slide, rope climbing, water fountain, swings, picnic tables and BBQ’s. Beautiful views of river. Public toilets and changing room here. Awesome place for kids.
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JP P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Cool fun for the mokopuna
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