Stay and play in Kāpiti this summer

You don’t have to go away this summer – stay and play with friends and family! Obviously we have a pretty awesome coastline, but did you know about all the hidden gems we have in our Kāpiti parks? Check out some of our favourite places to play below and stay and play in Kāpiti this summer!

Basketball half courts

Want to work on your drop shot or practice some hoops? We've got several half courts in our parks around Kāpiti:

• Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach
• Kaitawa Reserve, Paraparaumu
• Haruātai Park, Ōtaki
• Victor Weggery Park, Waikanae
• Ōtaki Domain, Ōtaki
• Pharazyn Ave Playground, Waikanae Beach
• Matthews Park, Raumati South

Flying foxes

Did you know we have a whole bunch of flying foxes around Kāpiti? If flying foxes are your thing, make sure to check out:

• Kaitawa Reserve, Paraparaumu
• Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
• Pharazyn Reserve, Waikanae
• Marine Gardens, Raumati

Skate parks

Relive your youth by joining the kids for a skate, or go it alone! You'll find awesome skate parks at:

• Campbell Park, Paekākāriki
• Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach
• Waikanae Park, Waikanae
• Aōtaki Street Stake Park, Ōtaki

Tennis courts

Fancy yourself to be a bit of a Roger Federer? Or maybe you need some practice to get there? Check out our free and awesome tennis facilities at:

• Te Atiawa Courts, Paraparaumu Beach
• Haruātai Park, Ōtaki
• Paekākāriki Tennis Courts
• Sam's Way Tennis Courts, Raumati South
• Ōtaki Domain
• Waikanae War Memorial Park, Waikanae
• Waimeha Domain, Waikanae Beach

Enjoy the bush

Do you like to enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush? Or do you prefer a more challenging walk for some exercise? Kāpiti has some awesome spots for an easy walk in the bush to appreciate nature, as well as some more challenging walks for those wanting more exercise (with some spots giving you the prime views of our beautiful District!). Our recommendations are:

Breath in the serenity at:

• Wi Parata, Waikanae
• Kaitawa Reserve, Paraparaumu
• Waikanae Park, Waikanae

Trails

• Waikanae River Trail, Otaihanga
• Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve
• Ōtaki River Trail, Ōtaki
• Matai Huka Walkway, Mackays Crossing

For other walks and trails check out Find Your Wild.

What's your favourite walk, bush or trail in Kāpiti? Upload a photo to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #ShareYourKapiti!

Splashpads

Bring the whole whanāu down to one of our Splashpads on the Coast - fun for all ages and a great way to enjoy the sunshine while cooling off in the water! We've got two splashpads in Kāpiti:

• Haruātai Park, Ōtaki
• Marine Gardens, Raumati