Rimu Place Playground

Rimu Place Playground, listed on the council register as Mananui Playground, sits at the end of a quiet cul de sac off James Street in Whakatane, reachable on foot from Rimu Place itself and via a connecting alleyway from Mananui Crescent.

Equipment

For a small park this playground has a notably detailed lineup: a multi play structure with a double slide, stepping stones, an overhead ladder, a tightrope walk, a commando net, a tunnel slide, a steering wheel, a shop front and a three in a row game, alongside swings including an infant swing, on bark surfacing.

Access and Inclusion

The site is level, and the bark surface is manageable for prams. The infant swing suits toddlers, while the climbing and balance challenges on the main structure work well for older toddlers and primary school children. The site is unfenced.

Practical Info

Seating is available on site, with on street parking. The playground is smokefree under Whakatane District Council policy, and Ohope Beach is ten minutes east for families wanting to extend the outing.