Does Pharazyn Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Pharazyn Playground.

Is there parking at Pharazyn Playground?

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

Does Pharazyn Playground have a flying fox?

Pharazyn Playground is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Are there picnic tables at Pharazyn Playground?

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

Does Pharazyn Playground have swings?

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

Does Pharazyn Playground have a slide?

Yes, Pharazyn Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Pharazyn Playground?

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

Where is Pharazyn Playground?

Pharazyn Playground is in Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast District, New Zealand.

Playground

Pharazyn Playground

Pharazyn Reserve 116 Rutherford Drive, Waikanae Beach 5036

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Child5–9Tween10+

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Why these ages?

Flying fox is the standout, plus basket swing, see-saw and a multi-play with slide. Reserve borders the Te Harakeke Swamp wetland and Waikanae Beach is a short walk north — water risks on two sides, and one reviewer flags rabbit holes underfoot. No infant swing, not fenced. Better for confident primary and tween kids.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description explicitly states the equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users reaching the flying fox and other pieces. Off street parking is available but no accessible bay or firm path is mentioned.

What's here

Climbing frameFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesSeesawSlideSwingsToiletsSign in to add

Pharazyn Reserve's playground sits on Rutherford Drive in Waikanae Beach, with a flying fox as the standout piece of equipment alongside swings, a slide, climbing structure and see-saw. Note that Pharazyn Avenue Playground, a separate and smaller neighbourhood site, is nearby on Pharazyn Avenue.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2013.
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On sitePharazyn Reserve in Waikanae Beach features a flying fox, swings, slides, climbing structure, and seesaw. The reserve has plentiful off-road parking and is accessible by bus from Waikanae Station (18 minutes) followed by a 10-minute walk.
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On siteEquipment includes flying fox, swings (including basket swing), see-saw, multi-play structure (with slide).
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On siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPharazyn Reserve playground in Waikanae Beach sits adjacent to Te Harakeke Swamp, one of the Kāpiti Coast's most significant wetland habitats, home to rare harakeke flaxland and raupo reedland. The reserve has a flying fox, swings, slide, climbing equipment, seesaw, picnic area, seating, and public toilets.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, picnic tables.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic table.
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Handy to knowParking: off street parking.
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From the crew

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Morne S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Relaxing spot to take a break. There is a Play ground for the kids and even a zip line for all. This is a legacy sewerage works site that is undergoing rehabilitation. If you feeling generous make a contribution.
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Gayle S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This reserve would be brilliant if the council cleaned the lakes up. Great walk but lots of rabbit holes.
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