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Waikanae Parks and Reserves

Edgewater Reserve | Ferndale Drive Park | Jim Cooke Memorial Park | Matuhi Street Reserve | Motuiti Scenic Reserve | Pharazyn Avenue Playground | Pharazyn Reserve | Pukekawa Park | Russell Reserve | Shotover Grove Reserve | Victor Weggery Reserve | Waikanae North Reserve | Waikanae Park | Waikanae Shops Playground | Waikanae War Memorial Park | Waimeha Domain | Wi Parata Reserve |

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Edgewater Reserve

About this reserve

Running alongside the Waikanae River and the Waikanae River Track, Edgewater Reserve is a nice place to stop on your walk, have some lunch and play on the swings. There are toilets by the entrance to Fleetwood Grove. This is a dog on leash area.

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Ferndale Drive Park

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Ferndale Drive Park has a partially-fenced playground located in a new neighbourhood and set against a backdrop of native planting. There's a climbing rope frame up to a slide for adventurous kids. Behind the playground there's a small walking track that allows you to get close to nature.

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  • Playground
  • Small walking track

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Jim Cooke Memorial Park

About this park

Jim Cooke Memorial Park is home to Waikanae Football Club. Currently a training only field, but soon to reopen as a park to be played on during winter weekend play.

Follow the path down Nimmo Avenue and join up with the Waikanae side of the Waikanae River track.

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Matuhi Street Reserve

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Matuhu Street Reserve, also known as the Kāpiti Views Playground, sits against a hill in the new 'Kāpiti Views' neighbourhood. It's suited to the younger crowd with a lot of equipment to build confidence. There are swings, including one next to the picnic table. Climb the hill to the top of the tunnel slide for a fun slide down.

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  • Playground

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Pharazyn Avenue Playground

About this park

This bright, fun playground is located on the corner of Pharazyn Avenue and Barbara Way. The big open grass space provides plenty of room to run around while enjoying the peacefulness of this quiet neighbourhood. There's a mix of play equipment here - a basketball hoop, swings and plenty of ways to explore and climb..

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  • Playground
  • Picnic table
  • Basketball hoop

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Pharazyn Reserve

About this reserve

Pharazyn Reserve is a large reserve located away from the hustle and bustle of town life and is home to many birds. A flying fox makes Pharazyn Reserve’s playground a favourite amongst kids – both young and old. Picnic tables, a toilet and plenty of space to explore makes this one of Waikanae’s great open spaces.

Pharazyn Reserve Management Plan

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Pukekawa Park

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Pukekawa Park is a great open space close to the Waikanae River. Head through the kissing gate and into the park to a beautiful grass area with mature trees for shade. The short distance to the Waikanae River Track makes this a great place to stop and let your dog off leash.

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Russell Reserve

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At the end of Ngaio Road, Waikanae Kindergarten sits at the entrance to the small but beautiful Russell Reserve. Follow the path around the reserve, past the Waikanae Scouts hall and become immersed in nature. Walk through the reserve to Ngarara Road and visit Waikanae Park or Waikanae Pools.

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Shotover Grove Reserve

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Shotover Grove is an expansive playground located on the corner of Shotover Grove and He Awa Crescent. There are baby swings, a small slide and plenty of equipment for the little ones as well as heaps to climb on and swings for those who like a bit of a challenge! The Reserve's location, just a stone's throw away from Waikanae River and away from the town centre makes for a nice quiet neighbourhood playground.

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  • Picnic tables
  • Playground

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Victor Weggery Reserve

About this reserve

Next to Waimeha Lagoon, Victor Weggery is an expanse of green space with a lot of play equipment and toilets at the corner of Erunui Street and Queens Road. Pockets of play equipment allow for all ages and abilities to enjoy. All kinds of climbing structures can challenge your little ones at different stages of their development while the sand and sand play equipment will help grow their imaginations. Get your mates together and practice with the basketball hoop or kick a ball around on the grass. 

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Waikanae North Reserve

About this reserve

This reserve is in an up-and-coming neighbourhood. Newly planted trees will soon grow to create a beautiful space. Charles Flemming Retirement Village is right next door making it a great place for a quiet walk and a great spot to bring the grandkids for a swing or have a picnic when they visit. 

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  • Playground
  • Picnic tables

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Waikanae Shops Playground

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Located in the middle of the Waikanae shopping centre on Mahara Place, this playground is a great spot to let the kids play and to take a break from running errands. It's set in a courtyard with seating, shade providing trees and has a friendly atmosphere. Toilets can be found just around the corner outside Mahara Gallery.

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Waikanae War Memorial Park / Elizabeth Rose Park

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This is a beautiful spot in Waikanae. Different varieties of rose gardens are scattered around the park along with plenty of seating. Have a picnic on the grass or the bench seats and bring the kids for a play on one of two playgrounds in the park. There's plenty of shade created by the many trees throughout the park and some shaded seating underneath a pergola. The park's tucked away next to the Waikanae Memorial Hall, train station and Kāpiti Coast Museum.

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  • Playground
  • Rose Gardens

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Wi Parata Reserve

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Wi Parata Reserve is a beautiful spot to enjoy an area of forest remnant right in the middle of suburban Waikanae! Immerse yourself amongst the Kohekohe trees and the native bird calls - watch the tui dart between the trees, feeding on the nectar and fruit.

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