Is there parking at Oruawhata Drive Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Oruawhata Drive Playground.

Is Oruawhata Drive Playground shaded?

Oruawhata Drive Playground has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Oruawhata Drive Playground?

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

Does Oruawhata Drive Playground have swings?

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

Does Oruawhata Drive Playground have a slide?

Yes, Oruawhata Drive Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Oruawhata Drive Playground?

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

Where is Oruawhata Drive Playground?

Oruawhata Drive Playground is in Rotorua, Rotorua District, New Zealand.

Playground

Oruawhata Drive Playground

Oruawhata Drive, Rotorua 3010

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Best suited to

Child5–9

What's here

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Oruawhata Drive Playground is a mid sized neighbourhood play area in Rotorua, built around a multi play structure with a tubular slide, a see saw, balance logs, and a separate multi play climbing frame. It suits toddlers on the infant swing through to primary age children on the climbing frame and balance logs.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2012.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with tubular slide and slide), see-saw, balance logs, multi-play climbing frame, swings (including infant swing).
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: woodchips.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: A large established tree provides shade for some play equipment. Tree shade for seating & at least one picnic table.
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Handy to knowParking: off street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Rotorua District know. They look after this park.

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From the crew

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Hao
from Google15 Apr 2026
Love the Maori signs keep it up. Playground is small and next to rose garden
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Johan A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice playground, restrooms and picnic tables
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Simba S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
There’s no toilet paper in the only public toilet 😩 …
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VA D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Really great playground, plenty to do
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Kate M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A quiet out of the way treasure. This park is well set out with picnic tables and play area integrated very well. The views and gardens are lovely.
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DjalmirFMX
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice 👍 …
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Kirsty N.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground for all ages, has swings, slides, climbing equipment etc and has rolling grassy hills behind for picnics.
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Callum H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Love the seesaw, needs more adult sized equipment! Big men like slides too! 😂 …
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James M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Basic park but it has a good view of the gardens
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고추장찌게
from Google15 Apr 2026
play! ×3
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