Does Totara Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Totara Park.

Is there parking at Totara Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Totara Park.

Does Totara Park have water play?

Totara Park is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Is Totara Park shaded?

Totara Park has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Totara Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Totara Park.

Does Totara Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Totara Park.

Does Totara Park have a slide?

Yes, Totara Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Totara Park?

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

Playground

Totara Park

Ōtaki 5512

4.5

12
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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

NearbyWaterFenced

Why these ages?

Ōtaki destination play with accessibility swing, te reo Māori comms boards, infant + basket swings, bowl rocker, truck climbing frame, tower with tube+straight slides, chain rotonet plus a summer splash pad and paddling pool. Fenced boundary and neighbouring pool provides supervision framing. Toilets, BBQ, gazebo. Water is present so parents should still watch, but the fencing keeps toddlers contained.

Accessibility

Not accessible

+ Supportive swing seat (high-back, basket or nest)+ Artificial turf surface (firmer than bark)- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)- Kerb, no dropped ramp

Access notes

The description names an accessibility swing but also states surfacing is a mix of artificial turf and bark chip, and records that residents flagged a step blocking pram and wheelchair access as a priority during the 2023 council consultation.

What's here

Baby swingsClimbing frameParkingPicnic tablesSeesawShadeSlideSwingsToiletsWater playSign in to add

Totara Park's playground in Ōtaki is a large, well equipped site with accessibility features already built in, including an accessibility swing and non speaking and te reo Māori communication boards.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2017.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteTōtara Park Playground (Paraparaumu) has a small slide, see-saws, and a soft play area for little ones, plus climbing frames, swings, and a curvy slide for older children.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nz
On siteEquipment includes rocktopus, multi-play structure (with tubular slide & slide), balance disk, swings (including infant swing), truck climbing frame, accessibility swing, basket swing, chain rotonet, bowl rockers, non-speaking & Te Reo Māori communication boards, half basketball court, splash pad.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, bowl rocker.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesTotara Park in Otaki is a public reserve on the Kapiti Coast. Confirmed by KCDC listing at Otaki 5512.
Source: kapiticoast.govt.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating, a splash pad, a paddling pool.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesSite size category: 3 Large.
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AccessThe existing Totara Park playground was not accessible due to a step up into the play area. Community feedback highlighted making the playground accessible for tamariki and carers as a priority in the renewal design.
Source: haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz
AccessAccessibility features: accessibility swing, non-speaking & Te Reo Māori communication boards.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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From the crew

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Deborah A.
from Google21 May 2026
Lots of awesome stuff, no toilet, sunshade or picnic table.
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Ashleigh M.
from Google21 May 2026
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FourOnAJourney
from Google21 May 2026
This playground had a recent upgrade.its not bad but I wish it would have been done better. There are two benches but they are quite far at the edge. No picnic tables. One bin at side of the road. The ground is a mix of AstroTurf and wood chip so no mud or sand. There's a nest, a normal and a baby swing, a marry go round, a seesaw, monkey bars and a huge tower with a small wide metal slide and a very tall plastic tube slide. There is a ramp up which I can only suppose is supposed to be helping inclusion but there's not much the kids can do from there. The space behind the ramp feels unused and is hard to watch what happens. The most problematic part for parents with little runners is that there is basically no barrier. It's a quiet road but still it's an intersection and we would have loved to see a fence with the upgrade.
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Joshua N.
from Google21 May 2026
Cool little play area. Newly refreshed. Lots of cool spots for hide and seek. The tic tac toe doesn't work though. Sad.
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James T.
from Google21 May 2026
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Sean W.
from Google21 May 2026
Great job on the upgrade! My 6yr old girl loved it!
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Pip C.
from Google21 May 2026
Great small patk
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Bonnie C.
from Google21 May 2026
It needs shade ok little park thou
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Shogun F.
from Google21 May 2026
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Star M.
from Google21 May 2026
Relax time for kids and family in Otaki.
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