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Timber fort with green slide and log play under trees at Whitby Walkway playground, PoriruaPhoto: Playgrounds of PoriruaOpen on map

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Whitby Walkway Playground

Solander Place, Whitby, Porirua 5024

4.6
14
visits
Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4Child5–9
NearbyWaterAt a distance
Why these ages?

Bush-set natural playground on the Whitby Walkway with timber fort and eagles-nest basket swing under trees, pedestrian-only access so no road risk. A stream with eels runs nearby which is a mild water risk if a toddler wanders. Reviewer says toddlers manage but this is best for primary-aged imaginative climbers rather than a run-around toddler space.

Accessibility
Not accessible
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)- Only one route in, no bypass if blocked
Access notes

The play area sits on a bark surface within a natural bush setting, a hard barrier for wheelchair users. A review notes the playground is only accessible via walkways tucked into the bush, with no direct road access. On street parking is nearby but does not resolve this.

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Whitby Walkway Playground at Solander Place is a natural play style space built around a timber fort and an eagles nest claw basket swing, set along the walking corridor that threads through the Whitby suburb on Porirua Harbour. It suits primary age children looking for climbing and imaginative play rather than a standard swing and slide set.

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  • Playgrounds of Porirua
    from Google18 May 2026

    Tucked away in the bush, only accessible via walkways this wee playground is a bush gem. Walk in from Solander Place or the walkway off Discovery Drive by Whitby Collegiate School, you might even spot some eels in the stream but Whitby Collegiate. Part of the playground is in the old site, which was a beautiful suntrap. The new part has been tucked away further in the bush, giving shade in summer, but making it a bit damp and chilly in winter. Sadly our boys moved this from five stars to three after the 'upgrade' a couple of years ago.

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  • Gracie W.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Newly redone playground. Absolutely worth a visit. Feels like a little bush adventure!

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  • S D.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Luke B.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Luke N.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Romesh A.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Marko C.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Lovely area full of beautiful trees, walkways, and playgrounds.

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  • Dave P.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Tucked away in a sun trap. This is a little gem of a play park. Spinny play park is just about in walking range for our toddlers along the Whitby Walkway. We come here fairly often if we have a couple of hours to spend tiring them out. The a bit old but the equipment is in good condition and well looked after. It is in a pedestrianised area - no roads to worry about. The space is big and open with grass, trees and native bush. It is a really peaceful spot where you can relax while the kids blow off steam. There is a stream at the back that could be a hazard but it is far enough away that- so far - our kids haven't shown any interest. This one is on our regular list and gets five stars because it's close to home. Probably not worth a trip if you have to drive here. Unless you collect play parks. Is that a thing?

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  • Mariana M.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Hannelie N.
    from Google18 May 2026
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