Is there parking at Naenae Park?

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

Is Naenae Park fenced?

Naenae Park has fencing around at least part of the playground. Check the visit notes and photos for the specific edges that are enclosed.

Are there picnic tables at Naenae Park?

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

Does Naenae Park have swings?

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

Does Naenae Park have a slide?

Yes, Naenae Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Naenae Park?

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

Where is Naenae Park?

Naenae Park is in Naenae, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.

What rating does Naenae Park have?

Naenae Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 87 reviews.

Playground

Naenae Park

Name: Naenae Park
Address: 23-31 Seddon Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt, 5011, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.1

23-31 Seddon Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011

4.1

87
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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

Why these ages?

Two-zone site with NZ's first fully-fenced neurodiverse playground - genuine let-them-loose enclosure with sensory equipment, spinning wheels, musical gongs, rain sound maker and clear sightlines. Main playground adds climbing module, multi-play, infant/basket/accessibility swings, carousel, junior slide. Purpose-designed for runners and neurodiverse tamariki. No water/road/skate hazards. Tweens have less pull.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)

Access notes

Description names basket and accessibility swing types among the main playground equipment, a genuine transfer friendly feature, but it does not confirm surface material, a step free path, or a marked accessible parking bay.

What's here

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Naenae Park, known locally as Walter Mildenhall Park, has two distinct play areas serving the Naenae community in Lower Hutt: a standard playground and New Zealand's first fully fenced playground built specifically for neurodiverse tamariki.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
HistoryNaenae Park's playground reopened to the public on 27 September 2019 after renovation work, with new seating and a BBQ area to follow; the reopening drew large numbers of local families.
Source: facebook.com
HistoryA Hutt City Heritage photograph in the Naenae Park collection documents a cricket match once played at the park.
Source: huttcity.recollect.co.nz
CultureThe park design was shaped through co-design with the Naenae Community Advisory Group (nearly 400 residents surveyed in August 2023), Health NZ's Autism Coordinator, parents from the Spectrum Playgroup, and the Child Development Service, making it genuinely community-led.
Source: huttcity.govt.nz
On siteThe park's fully fenced neurodiverse play zone features sensory equipment with varied textures and surfaces, spinning wheels, musical gongs, a rain-sound-maker, and an enclosed layout with good sightlines to picnic areas so families can relax while children play safely.
Source: thepost.co.nz
On siteEquipment includes climbing module, multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swing & basket swing & accessibility swing), carousel, rocker, junior slide, flowers.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, junior slide.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite amenities include a drinking fountain, a barbecue.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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