Is there parking at Pareraho Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Pareraho Playground.

Are there picnic tables at Pareraho Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Pareraho Playground.

Does Pareraho Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Pareraho Playground.

Does Pareraho Playground have a slide?

Yes, Pareraho Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Pareraho Playground?

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

Where is Pareraho Playground?

Pareraho Playground is in Kelson, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.

Playground

Pareraho Playground

16 Kelso Grove, Kelson, Lower Hutt 5010

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Child5–9Tween10+

Why these ages?

Reviewer explicitly says 'at least 4yrs+, most ninja equipment for 8+' — not built for toddlers. No infant swing, grass surface. Ninja climbing, tubular slides, supernova spinner and overhead ladder plus adjacent 4.9km bush walk excellent for primary and tween. Pedestrian-only access reduces road risk.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Grass-only approach (no path)

Access notes

Description explicitly states the play equipment sits on a grass surface, a barrier for wheelchair users, and a review confirms you cannot drive right up to it, entering via a path next to the kindergarten instead. No facilities are on site.

What's here

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Pareraho Playground has served the Kelson community since 1976, sitting behind Kelson Kindergarten and next to Kelson School on the edge of the Belmont Regional Park hill country. Equipment includes balance equipment, bars, a play castle, tubular slides, a supernova spinner and an overhead ladder, on a grass surface.

Good to know

HistoryPareraho Playground opened in May 1976 (as Kelson Playground), designed and built by the Western Hills Lions Club with the Belmont Women's Organisation. In February 2021 it was upgraded through a partnership between Kelson School Fundraising Committee and Hutt City Council, and renamed Pareraho Playground.
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HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
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On siteEquipment includes balance equipment, bars, castle, tubular slides, supernova, overhead ladder.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include -.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: grass.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AccessPareraho Playground sits on Taieri Crescent behind Kelson Kindergarten and next to Kelson School, on the edge of the Belmont Regional Park hill country. The adjacent Pareraho Forest / Speedy's Reserve offers a 4.9km native bush walk for families wanting more adventure.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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From the crew

Visits

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Nasrin N.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Big open space for the tamariki to run around. Rather secluded and quiet too when we came (Saturday lunchtime). Enter through path next to Kelson kindergarten.
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Tamz T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park for children at least 4yrs+. The playground equipment is relatively new, but most of the climbing/ninja equipment is for children at least 8 or older. The park isn't easy to locate and you can't drive up to it. Best way to locate it, for accessibility, is via Taieri Crs. There are no facilities here.
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Sam N.
from Google15 Apr 2026
We couldn't find it. Or if we did, it was nothing like what we expected
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Ting S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Well designed playground, good there's now a rubbish bin and nice picnic tables, great touch.
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John M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great little park. Struggled to find it using Google address. Entrance is next to Kelson kindergarten on Taieri Crescent
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AYOUB R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice play area, they did a great renovation in 2021 ... very nice :)
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Andrew W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The new developments to this playground make it a must visit place for anyone in Kelson (adult and child alike)
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Petrina H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great update, lots of interesting equipment
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