Nice small playground. It's also has a nice tree for the kids to climb.
Pharazyn Avenue Playground
4 Barbaras Way, Waikanae Beach 5036
Why these ages?
Small local playground on a generous lawn in a quiet Waikanae Beach cul-de-sac. Small multi-play with slide + see-saws are toddler-approachable; half basketball court and football goals extend it for older siblings. Beach is a walk away not adjacent, no traffic pressure. Picnic seating positioned for one-glance supervision. Solid low-load neighbourhood stop.
Access notes
The playground equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users, and there are no toilets on site with parking limited to surrounding residential streets.
What's here
Pharazyn Avenue Playground sits on a generous open lawn in Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast, pairing standard play equipment with a basketball half-court and football goals so a single visit can cover swings and a proper game.
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Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn sitePharazyn Avenue Playground in Waikanae Beach has swings, a slide, seesaw, basketball half-court, and football goals, set on a large open grass space in a quiet residential neighbourhood.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nzOn siteEquipment includes climbing frame, see-saws, small multi-play structure (with slide), solo spinner, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: woodchips.
Source: openstreetmap.orgHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, picnic table or seating. There are some trees planted may provide shade in the future.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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