Paraparaumu Parks and Reserves
| Awatea Lakes | Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve | Bluegum Reserve | Eatwell Reserve | Elizabeth Rose Reserve | Gandalf Cresent | Hookway Grove Reserve | Kaitawa Reserve | Kena Kena Park | Kotuku Reserve | Larch Grove Playground | Maclean Park | Manawa Avenue Reserve | Marere Avenue Reserve | Mazengarb Reserve | Milne Drive Reserve | Otaihanga Domain | Otaraua Park | Paraparaumu Domain | Pohutukawa Park | Regent Drive Reserve | San Vito Place Reserve | Te Atiawa Park | Wesley Knight Park |
Bluegum ReserveAbout this reserve Blue Gum Reserve, on the corner of Ocean Road and Bluegum Road, is home to magnificent bluegum trees, a set of swings and the Ocean Road Community Centre. The community centre is hireable for functions. To book, follow this link to our community facilities search or head directly to their website. Amenities
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Hookway Grove ReserveAbout this reserve Hookway Grove Reserve is a playground nestled amongst native bush on Hookway Grove. It's suited for all ages and there's a picnic table so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There's a track across the creek at the back of the reserve that you can follow all the way to Kaitawa Reserve. Amenities
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Kena Kena ParkAbout this park Kena Kena Park is home to the Paraparaumu Cricket Club. Surrounded by trees and open green space, the park is idyllic, particularly during the summer months. The park has a grass pitch for senior cricket games, cricket nets for practice and the Paraparaumu Cricket Club rooms. Kena Kena Park Management Plan Amenities
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Larch Grove PlaygroundAbout this park Larch Grove Playground runs between Larch Grove and Parakai Street. Also known as Parakai Street Reserve, this playground is bright, fun and suited to young children. There's plenty of grass area to run around or have a picnic, with a path running through between the two streets. Amenities
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Manawa Avenue ReserveAbout this reserve Set between Manawa Avenue and Rimu Road, this reserve has an amazing playground with an abundance of equipment! The path that runs between the two streets is great for buggys and large grass area makes it a fun space for the little ones to run around. There's a lot of equipment for toddlers and young children but plenty for older siblings to do as well - a lot to climb and explore. There's also a stream running along the side of the reserve where you might spot a duck or two. Amenities
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Marere Avenue ReserveAbout this reserve Nestled between Marere Avenue and Atarau Grove, this reserve is a hidden neighbourhood gem. Equipment for all ages and abilities means this is a playground to bring the whole family to. Amenities
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Otaraua ParkAbout this park Otaraua Park is Kāpiti's park to watch. It's currently home to football fields in winter, and the long-term development options are huge! The park has potential to provide for a wide range of recreational and sporting opportunities, as well as having areas for preservation and restoration. Kāpiti Coast District Council purchased the land for Otaraua Park in 2012 for public use and enjoyment including sport and recreation and a network of recreational paths connecting surrounding communities. You can currently access the Waikanae River Loop via King Arthur Drive. Click here to view the Long Term Development Plan for Otaraua Park Click here to view the complete Reserve Management Plan Amenities
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Pohutukawa ParkAbout this park Pohutukawa Park offers a massive grassed area to kick a ball around in the summer. The play equipment suits all ages and is spread out so plenty of children can play at once. A great neighbourhood play space! Amenities
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Wesley Knight ParkAbout this park Wesley Knight Park is one of two off-leash dog exercise parks in Paraparaumu. You can get to it via Ocean Road or Seaview Road, and there's a double safety gate at each entrance. There are poo bags at the gate if you've forgotten yours - please pick up your dog's poo! Amenities
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