Cute little playground, swings, and pump track (for bikes and scooters). There is a netball hoop and two picnic tables too. And a lovely big grass area for kicking balls around and running about. Super close to the Caltex Petrol Station and Stokes Valley roundabout. There are no facilities here though.
Thomas St Playground
Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 5019
Why these ages?
Infant swing, basket swing, multi-play with tunnel and slide give toddlers something on artificial turf, and picnic seating supports supervision. The adjacent mountain bike pump track sits next door for older riders — kids on bikes and scooters cross the space, so parents can't switch off. Site sits close to the Stokes Valley roundabout too. Good primary pick and pump track extends tween appeal.
Access notes
The Access and Inclusion section explicitly states the surface is artificial turf and the site is wheelchair accessible, though only on street parking is mentioned, with no dedicated accessible bay noted.
What's here
Thomas St Playground in Stokes Valley pairs a standard play structure with a mountain bike pump track next door, giving older siblings something to do while younger kids use the playground.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (including infant swing and basket swing), mountain bike pump track.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), tunnel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAccessWheelchair accessible.
Source: openstreetmap.orgHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, seating or picnic table. Established trees around the park may provide shade elsewhere in the park & for spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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