Find a park/sportsground - Kāpiti Coast District Council

Ames Street Reserve

Ames Street Reserve is a beautiful space to have a picnic, take a walk down the coast and enjoy the scenery that Kāpiti has to offer. The reserve is home to our precious Korarā- Little Penguin, the...

94 Ames Street, Paekākāriki

Aōtaki Street Skatepark

Something for all ages! Kāpiti’s only ‘Learn to Ride’ track allows young children to bike and scooter around in style within the safety of this unique playground! Bring the older kids to the skate...

91 Aōtaki Street, Ōtaki 5512

Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve

Walk the track through the Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve, which covers 11 hectares of regionally significant Kohekohe/Nikau forest remnant. Access: From the north, turn off SH1 at the Lindale turnoff...

State Highway 1, Paraparaumu

Bluegum 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 can be hired – find out...

Corner of Ocean Road and Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu

Campbell Park

Located just across the road from Paekākāriki Beach, Campbell Park offers football spectators and players a unique experience. You can hear the sea pounding on the shore nearby and the terraced...

Wellington Road, Paekākāriki

Centennial Park

Located on the main highway, this playground is spread out over a large grassed area. You'll find the traditional tractor, a basket swing, and large picnic tables where you can enjoy a bite to eat. A...

Main Road, State highway 1, Ōtaki

Dixie Street Reserve

Close enough to hear the beach, and located down a quiet street you'll find Dixie Street Reserve! There's a great stretch of green space to run around, enjoy a picnic and practice your backyard...

Dixie Street, Te Horo Beach

Eatwell Reserve

Eatwell Reserve is one of two off-leash dog exercise parks in Paraparaumu. Accessed via Gray Avenue, Eatwell Reserve tucks around and opens up into a wide open space for dogs to run around. A creek...

Gray Avenue, Paraparaumu

Edgewater 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, Waikanae

Elizabeth Rose Reserve

This recently upgraded playground is set back from the road for peace of mind with your preschoolers and toddlers. The equipment is mostly suited for exploring little ones, with small things to climb....

Langdale Avenue

Ferndale Drive Park

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....

Ferndale Drive, Waikanae

Gandalf Cresent

Explore Gandalf Crescent playground today! Swings, a tunnel slide and climbing dome make this playground fun for children of all ages. There's a picnic table with a baby swing right next to it so you...

Gandalf Cresent, Paraparaumu

Greenwood Boulevard Tennis Courts

Surrounded by well-established trees, Greenwood Boulevard is a beautiful place to enjoy a game of tennis. The grass area is a great place to sit back and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes...

Greenwood Boulevard, Ōtaki

Haruātai Park

Haruātai Park is a destination playground in Ōtaki. Spread across nearly nine hectares of land, Haruātai Park is home to Ōtaki Pools, Ōtaki splash pad, Haruātai Playground, and Haruātai sports...

Mill Road, Ōtaki

Hookway Grove 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...

Hookway Grove, Paraparaumu

Jeep Road Reserve

The MOA Community Orchard is a Raumati South community project supported by the Raumati South Resident Association and Kāpiti Coast District Council. The orchard is maintained by community working...

Jeep Road, Raumati South

Jim Cooke Memorial 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...

Nimmo Avenue, Waikanae

Kaitawa Reserve

Kaitawa Reserve has a playground, a keyhole basketball court, picnic tables and plenty of native planting - something to keep the whole family entertained for hours on end. Follow the path down to the...

Kaitawa Cresent, Paraparaumu

Kena Kena 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...

Whyte Street, Paraparaumu Beach

Kotuku Park

Kotuku Park is a beautiful open space with multiple access points. The expansive grass area means the kids can run around while being surrounded by nature and viewing Kāpiti Island in the...

Access via Matuku Place, Kotuku Drive and Kakapo Court, Paraparaumu

Larch Grove Playground

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...

Access via Larch Grove and Parakai Street, Paraparaumu

Leinster Avenue Reserve

Set back from the road for peace of mind, Leinster Avenue Reserve is a playground suited to smaller children and toddlers. Swings and small climbing structures encourage exploration while not being...

Leinster Avenue, Raumati South

Lorna Irene Drive Reserve

This small playground was revamped in 2023, winning Playground of the Year at the 2023 New Zealand Parks Awards hosted by Recreation Aotearoa. It is a fully accessible playground, located in an...

46 Lorna Irene Drive, Raumati South

Maclean Park

Kāpiti has grown up with Maclean Park and it’s a great place for the whole family. The park spans along the beach with multiple access points through the dunes to the water and is across the road from...

Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach

Mahara Place playground

Located in the middle of the Waikanae shopping centre on Mahara Place, this playground is designed for preschoolers, and is a great spot to let the kids play while taking a break from errands. It's...

Mahara Place, Waikanae

Main Street Playground

Although this playground is small, its location next to the Ōtaki Library and Ōtaki War Memorial Hall makes it a real gem. It's an ideal place to stop for a play or a picnic while at the Main Street...

Main Street Playground, Ōtaki 5512

Manawa Avenue 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...

Access via Rimu Road and Manawa Avenue, Paraparaumu

Marere Avenue 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...

Access via Marere Avenue and Atarau Grove, Paraparaumu

Marine Gardens

Marine Gardens is a destination playground on the Kāpiti Coast! This beachfront playground in Raumati Beach is home to beautiful trees and flower beds, and a wide range of play equipment including a...

Garden Road, Raumati Beach

Matai Road Reserve

This reserve on Matai Road has a playground, a community garden and is home to the Kapiti Arts and Crafts Society. The playground has something for all ages and abilities, with a lot to climb on and...

Matai Road, Raumati Beach

Matai Street Reserve

Matai Street Reserve is tucked back from the road giving you peace of mind that the kids can run around safely. Follow the path between #6 and #10 Matai Street and discover what this park has to...

Matai Street, Ōtaki

Matthews Park

Matthews Park is busy all year round. Its close proximity to Kāpiti College means that it’s well used for sport, as a walking route and a place to kick a ball around. Off Menin Road you’ll see the...

Menin Road, Raumati South

Matuhi Street Reserve

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...

Matuhi Street, Waikanae

Mazengarb Reserve

This large reserve is home to the Mazengarb Sports Complex, a playground, Coastlands Kapiti Sports Turf and event facility, the Paraparaumu Croquet Club, Kāpiti Gymsports, and many sports. As you...

Scafie Drive, Paraparaumu

Memorial Gardens

Memorial Gardens offers a lovely spot to sit and reflect, with bench seats and gardens surrounding the Ōtaki War Memorial. Elm and birch trees create a balance of shade and sunshine. At the rear of...

Main Street, Ōtaki 5512

Milne Drive Reserve

Within this quiet neighbourhood you'll find a great partially fenced playground set back from the road made just for little ones. Plenty of seating, a picnic table and grassed area allow for a great...

Milne Drive, Paraparaumu

Otaihanga Domain

Head down to Otaihanga Domain for a picnic and a walk this weekend!There’s access to both sides of the Waikanae River track so you can do a loop - it’s approximately 3km to the next bridge, or you can...

Makora Road, Otaihanga

Ōtaki Dog Park

This is the newest (and some might say the best) dog park in Kāpiti! Fully fenced, double gate entrance, a drinking fountain and full of all kinds of fun obstacles for dogs to enjoy, this dog park is...

91 Aotaki Street, Ōtaki 5512

Ōtaki Domain

Ōtaki Domain is the proud home to the Rahui Sports Club and Whiti Te Ra League Club. A grandstand overlooks the number one rugby field, where teams come from rugby clubs all over our District come to...

Jim Spiers Lane, Ōtaki

Otaraua Park

Otaraua Park is Kāpiti's park to watch. It’s home to both junior and senior football in winter, and has a lovely walking track with easy access to the Waikanae River trail. Amenities Walking...

Lancelot Grove, Otaihanga

Paraparaumu Domain

The entrance to Paraparaumu Domain on the corner of Aorangi and Tutanekai Street is framed by the Paraparaumu War Memorial gates, which list the names of fallen soldiers from WWI and WWII.One of our...

Aorangi Street, Paraparaumu

Pharazyn Avenue Playground

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...

Pharazyn Avenue, Waikanae Beach

Pharazyn 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...

Rutherford Drive, Waikanae Beach

Pohutukawa 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...

Makarini Street, Paraparaumu

Pukekawa Park

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...

Greenaway Road, Waikanae

Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park has something for everyone; stop in at our award-winning arrival centre, Ramaroa for information on what’s on offer. We have picnics, sand dunes and wetlands, bird watching,...

Paekākāriki to Raumati South

Regent Drive

A beautiful place to have a picnic on a sunny day. Situated in a quiet neighbourhood, there's a large grassed area to sit and relax as well as picnic tables and seating. A path loops around the...

Regent Drive, Paraparaumu

Reikorangi Reserve

Amenities 2x Tennis courts

Russell Reserve

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...

Ngaio Road, Waikanae

Sams Way Reserve

Sams Way Reserve is located close to the Lorna Irene Playground in Sams Way. There are two tennis courts you can use free of charge. Amenities Tennis Links Book Sams Way Reserve Location Sams...

Sams Way, Raumati South

San Vito Place Reserve

This playground is nestled within the San Vito Place cul-de-sac and has equipment suited to younger children. There's plenty for the little ones to practice climbing skills on and seating to relax and...

San Vito Place, Paraparaumu

Shotover Grove Reserve

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...

Shotover Grove, Waikanae

Simpson Cresent Reserve

This reserve has a large grassed area so it's great to run around in. You can access the reserve from two places, connecting the two sides of the crescent. A spider web climbing frame and plenty of...

Simpson Cresent, Raumati

Tasman Road Reserve

Tasman Road Reserve is home to an awesome beach-themed playground! There’s a pirate ship to explore and climb one, and it’s set back from the road so the kids run around safely. There’s a small car...

Tasman Road, Ōtaki

Te Atiawa Park

Te Atiawa Park covers large area and spans many sports codes.The field, accessed off Donovan Road is home to the Kāpiti Softball and Baseball Club in the summer and Paraparaumu Junior Rugby Club in...

Percival Road and Donovan Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Te Pare o Mātangi Reserve

This lovely reserve is close to the shops on the Ōtaki old main highway, and a great spot to break your journey or just spend some time in a peaceful spot. The reserve was handed back to Council on...

Rahui Road, Ōtaki

Tennis Court Road Reserve | Kawatiri Reserve

Tennis Court Road Reserve | Kawatiri Reserve is one of the larger play spaces in Raumati South. The reserve has a large grass area, a playground, the Raumati South Memorial Hall and tennis courts all...

Tennis Court Road, Raumati South

Tilley Road Reserve

Tilley Road Reserve borders Queen Elizabeth Park and is a great place to kick a ball around. Paekākāriki Sports Club uses the fields for junior football during the winter. The traditional Māori art of...

162 Tilley Road, Paekākāriki

Tōtara Park Playground

On the corner of Sue Avenue and Moy Place, Tōtara Park Playground is great for all ages. There's equipment for younger children with a small slide and see saws and plenty for the older kids to climb,...

Sue Avenue, Ōtaki

Victor Weggery 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...

Queens Road, Waikanae Beach

Waikanae North 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...

Waipunahau Road, Waikanae

Waikanae Park

This is a large park with multiple areas and is home to a range of sports throughout the year. The sports fields host rugby and soccer during the winter and cricket in the summer. There are also...

Park Avenue and Ngarara Road, Waikanae

Waikanae War Memorial/Elizabeth Rose Park

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...

Corner of Elizabeth Street and Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae

Waimanu Lagoons

The Waimanu Lagoons Reserve is a popular location for informal recreation, full of historic interest and an important part of the Kapiti Coast’s distinctive coastal system with its associated natural...

Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach

Waimeha Domain

This beautiful domain runs along Tutere Street, Waikanae, across the road from shops, cafes and art galleries, and you can get to Waikanae Beach through a number of access ways.There’s heaps to do...

Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach

Waterstone Reserve

Waterstone Reserve spreads between Awatea Avenue, Waterstone Avenue and Jade Lane. Native planting makes the brief walk around the pond a nice escape. Feed the ducks and let the kids loose on a...

Jade Lane, Paraparaumu

Weka Park

Weka Park's located near Raumati Beach Shopping Village and Raumati Beach School which makes it a great place to stop during school drop off and pickup.It has a playground full of equipment for all...

Weka Road, Raumati Beach

Wesley Knight 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. There are poo bags at the gate if you've forgotten yours – please pick...

Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Wi Parata Reserve

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...

Rimu Street, Waikanae