Waikanae Beach Playground

Waikanae Beach Playground on Grey Street in Awapuni is a large, beach side play space split into three separate zones for toddlers, primary aged children, and older kids, plus a dedicated bike riding area. A climbing frame, carousel, solo spinner, see-saw, and swings with an infant seat round out equipment that suits a broad age range, all set on a bark surface next to Waikanae Beach.

Equipment

The bike riding zone has its own traffic lights and stop signs for children practising road skills, built through a partnership between Gisborne City Council and the Lions Club. Play equipment includes a climbing frame, a see-saw, a solo spinner, and a carousel, plus swings with an infant seat and a small carousel sized for younger children. Separate zones keep toddler, primary, and older age groups apart.

Access and Inclusion

The infant swing and small carousel suit toddlers, while the separate age zones let older children play without smaller kids underfoot. On street parking is available on Grey Street, and public toilets and tennis courts are on site.

Practical Info

There is no shade over the play equipment itself, though established trees nearby give some shade for spectators. The playground sits directly beside Waikanae Beach. Gisborne District Council applies a smokefree policy across its green spaces.