Ti Rakau Playground

Ti Rakau Playground is a small neighbourhood playground inside Ti Rakau Park in Pakuranga, East Auckland, built around a swing set with an infant seat and a slide. It sits within a much larger sports reserve used for rugby league and other codes, with walkways linking the play area to open fields and fitness stations, so families often add it on to a visit for sport rather than treating it as a standalone destination.

Equipment

The play surface is bark, with seating nearby for parents to keep watch. The playground has been in place since before 2009.

Access and Inclusion

A 2026 rebuild of the wider park's changing rooms and toilets added accessible toilets alongside new changing rooms, improving facilities for players and caregivers with accessibility needs close to the play area.

Practical Info

Parking is on street only, so allow a short walk in at busy times. There's no shade over the play equipment or seating, so pack a hat and water for summer visits. With open fields, fitness equipment and walkways on the doorstep, it's an easy add on stop if you're already at the park for sport. The site is smokefree under Auckland Council policy.