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 2023/24
These Kāpiti playgrounds are being renewed this financial year (July 2023/June 2024):
- Totara Park Playground – Ōtaki
- Victor Weggery Reserve – Waikanae Beach
- Simpson Crescent Reserve – Raumati
- Regent Drive – Paraparaumu
- Waterstone Reserve – Paraparaumu
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.
Questions and answers
We regularly get asked questions about our playground upgrades and we know they can be a hot topic. Find out more about how we carry out playground upgrades.
If you have a question we haven't covered, you can get in touch by calling us or emailing the Parks team.
Completed upgrades
2023/24 upgrades
We've completed the following upgrades so far in the 2023/24 financial year:
- Mahara Place Playground – Waikanae – completed
2021/22 upgrades
These three Kāpiti playgrounds were scheduled for renewal in the 2021/22 financial year:
- Milne Drive Reserve – Paraparaumu – completed
- Lorna Irene Drive Reserve – Raumati – completed
- Shotover Grove Reserve – Waikanae – completed
Consultation closed on these on 12 July, 2021. These parks are scheduled to be installed in the 2022/23 financial year.
2020/21 upgrades
- Matai Road Reserve playground, Raumati
- Kotuku Park playground, Paraparaumu Beach
- Marere Avenue playground
2019/20 upgrades
- Campbell Park playground, Paekākāriki
- Mazengarb Reserve playground, Paraparaumu
- Pharazyn Avenue playground, Waikanae Beach
- Waimeha Domain playground (partial renewal)
- Tasman Road Reserve, Ōtaki Beach (partial renewal).