Is there parking at Whakatiki Park?

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

Is Whakatiki Park fenced?

Whakatiki Park has fencing around at least part of the playground. Check the visit notes and photos for the specific edges that are enclosed.

Does Whakatiki Park have a flying fox?

Whakatiki Park is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Does Whakatiki Park have swings?

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

Does Whakatiki Park have a slide?

Yes, Whakatiki Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Whakatiki Park?

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

Where is Whakatiki Park?

Whakatiki Park is in Trentham, Upper Hutt City, New Zealand.

Playground

Whakatiki Park

100 Whakatiki Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018

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Best suited to

All ages0–12+

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The description states the flying fox, multi play structures and swings all sit on bark chip, which blocks wheeled mobility devices despite the otherwise flat layout. No toilets or formal car park are noted, only street parking.

What's here

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Whakatiki Park's playground packs a wide equipment spread into a compact space in Trentham, Upper Hutt, with a long, fast flying fox as the highlight for older kids.

Good to know

HistoryWhakatiki Park is located on Whakatiki Street in the Trentham suburb of Upper Hutt. It is a multi-use park hosting sports fields, community sport clubrooms, a playground, and open space. Junior cricket Y2-3 Dual Pitch cricket uses the park as one of Upper Hutt's playing grounds.
Source: upperhutt.govt.nz
On siteThe playground at Whakatiki Park was noted by Kids On Board as having a good long and reasonably fast flying fox as a highlight, along with an area for bigger kids with climbing, sliding, balancing and swinging. Equipment caters to a wide age range.
Source: kidsonboard.co.nz
AmenitiesAsset type: Tilley Tilt.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz
AmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Rubbish Bin.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz
AmenitiesWhakatiki Park, at 100 Whakatiki Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, is used mainly for sport, including junior cricket for the Upper Hutt Cricket Club, with sports fields and community sport clubrooms; the council directory notes the McLeod Street Playground as a separate, nearby facility rather than dedicated play equipment within Whakatiki Park itself.
Source: upperhutt.govt.nz
Handy to knowCouncil-registered location: Whakatiki Park.
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz
Handy to knowCouncil description: Tilley slat Rubbish Bin
Source: maps.upperhutt.govt.nz

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From the crew

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Sinead G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place for a kids sports game
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Teresa G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Like to take a walk around here and bring the dogs sometimes, can be peaceful, as long as there's no sport practices/games.
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Peter D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The park itself is fine but there is dog poo all over the place even on the softball diamond. Not a very good look for out of town people.
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Golden L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great short run for Kia but other irresponsible owners need to remember to pick up after your fur baby coz our kids play there too 😉 …
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Julian
from Google15 Apr 2026
My dog loves coming to run around here. Which naturally makes me happy, Sometimes prickles in small area otherwise would have been 5 star
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Ange (.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park, good place to let the kids run around and great to watch softball
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James S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great open space for many different sport or family events or even walking your pets
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Chelsie T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely day of softball, just a shame that the sun kept going behind the trees.
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Aroha H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good sports park field.
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Richi M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great fields. 1st season back on the diamond in 16+ years. Definitely enjoying it.
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