Is there parking at Pohutukawa Park Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Pohutukawa Park Playground.

Are there picnic tables at Pohutukawa Park Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Pohutukawa Park Playground.

Does Pohutukawa Park Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Pohutukawa Park Playground.

Does Pohutukawa Park Playground have a slide?

Yes, Pohutukawa Park Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Pohutukawa Park Playground?

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

Where is Pohutukawa Park Playground?

Pohutukawa Park Playground is in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast District, New Zealand.

Playground

Pohutukawa Park Playground

90 Makarini Street, Paraparaumu 5032

4.3

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4

Why these ages?

Infant swing, basket swing, multi-play with slide and a separate slide, plus a spread-out layout that keeps family groups from crowding — good for parents with a toddler and a runner. Perimeter seating and surrounding orchard/field make supervision easy on a quiet residential street. Reviews describe it as a little playground for little kids; the 8yo review flags it as too small/tame. Nothing pitched at tweens beyond the field.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)- No accessible parking nearby

Access notes

The playground is all on bark surfacing, and a review even complains it should be plastic matting instead of bark. Only ordinary on street parking is available with no dedicated accessible bay, and there are no toilets on site.

What's here

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Pohutukawa Park's playground is a generously spread out play area on Makarini Street in Paraparaumu, roomy enough for several family groups to play at once alongside a four square court and a community orchard.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), basket swing, multi-play structure (with slide), slide.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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On sitePohutukawa Park's playground on Makarini Street, Paraparaumu, has swings, slides, a nature play area and a four-square court, designed to let multiple age groups play at once.
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AmenitiesPohutukawa Park Playground has a large grassy area ideal for kicking a ball around or picnics during summer months, with the playground designed to suit children of all ages.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesThe park has fruit trees planted around it - five apple, one feijoa, two lemon, four plum and one walnut - along with seating and shaded areas and a large grassy area for sport and picnics.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nz
AccessPohutukawa Park has on-street parking and is roughly a 9-minute walk from the Arawhata Road at Marere Avenue bus stop on route 262.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nz

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From the crew

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Leelee D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely park, has improved over the years. Better In the day though 😁 …
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Mary C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
It's a nice little playground park for little kids, with field to throw or kick ball around
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Sean W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Perfect for my young one!
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Aimee M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Asking my 8 year old she gave the park a 4.8 because the swings need to be higher and less slippery, should be plastic matting not bark, rock wall should be real rocks not plastic, needs a bigger slide. Has 4.8 stars because it has swings, is cute, overgrown, nice paths, and has soccer goals,
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Nancy
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great big field and my kid enjoyed the repurposed wood more than the playground
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Mary C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Tidy little playground suitable for little ones and a nice large field to throw or kick a ball around
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Craig B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Not bad
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