Nice little local park and playground located in Totara Park, Upper Hutt. A new covered picnic table has recently been constructed which is a great addition. The playground itself is on the small side, but has all the main equipment. Overall, the park is a good asset for the local community.
Turon Park
7 Turon Crescent, Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt 5018
Access notes
The description explicitly states the equipment sits on bark surfacing, a hard access barrier, with only on street parking available and no toilets mentioned anywhere in the source text.
What's here
Turon Park is a small neighbourhood reserve in Totara Park, one of Upper Hutt's quieter southern suburbs where the valley narrows toward the bush.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (with infant swing), solo spinner, spring toy, slide.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, spring toy, slide.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesAsset type: Recycled Plastic.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nzAmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Picnic Table.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nzHandy to knowTuron Park is a small neighbourhood reserve in Totara Park, one of Upper Hutt's quieter southern suburbs, providing a local play space for nearby families.
Source: upperhutt.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Shade gazebo for one of the picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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