Playground upgrades in progress
We have 49 playgrounds in neighbourhoods across Kāpiti, and each year we renew and upgrade a selection of them from across the district.
We carefully monitor all our playground equipment to make sure it stays safe to play on. This is measured against national standards, and each year we replace the equipment that's reaching the end of its safe shelf life.
Renewals 2024/25
These Kāpiti playgrounds are being renewed this financial year (July 2023/June 2024):
- Manawa Avenue Reserve – Paraparaumu
- Waikanae Memorial Park – Waikanae
- Blue Gum Reserve – Paraparaumu Beach
- Revamping Waikanae Park - Waikanae
When we renew playgrounds, we do our best to keep them accessible, fun, varied and make sure they cater for a wide range of abilities. They need to meet the needs of the children that use them, and their caregivers. We have set budgets for each playground and we aim to provide new equipment that meets the criteria, fits with what we can afford and meets community needs. Our parks team works hard to be creative and make sure we get the best 'bang for buck' solutions with the money available.
Completed upgrades
We've completed the following upgrades in the last few years:
- Tōtara Park Playground – Ōtaki – completed (2023/24)
- Waterstone Reserve – Paraparaumu – completed (2023/24)
- Regent Drive – Paraparaumu – completed (2023/24)
- Simpson Crescent Reserve – Raumati – completed (2023/24)
- Victor Weggery Reserve – Waikanae Beach – completed (2023/24)
- Mahara Place Playground – Waikanae – completed (2023/24)
- Milne Drive Reserve – Paraparaumu – completed (2021/22)
- Lorna Irene Drive Reserve – Raumati – completed (2021/22)
- Shotover Grove Reserve – Waikanae – completed (2021/22)
- Matai Road Reserve playground, Raumati (2020/21)
- Kotuku Park playground, Paraparaumu Beach (2020/21)
- Marere Avenue playground (2020/21)
- Campbell Park playground, Paekākāriki (2019/20)
- Mazengarb Reserve playground, Paraparaumu (2019/20)
- Pharazyn Avenue playground, Waikanae Beach (2019/20)
- Waimeha Domain playground (partial renewal) (2019/20)
- Tasman Road Reserve, Ōtaki Beach (partial renewal) (2019/20).