Victor Weggery Reserve
Corner of Queens Road and Eruini Street, Waikanae
Victor Weggery Reserve, located next to Waimeha Lagoon, is a spacious and family-friendly park offering a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. The reserve features a range of play equipment spread across the green space, allowing children of different ages and abilities to enjoy themselves. With climbing structures, sand play equipment, and an open area for games like football or basketball, Victor Weggery Reserve is the perfect place for active play and family gatherings.
Why it's special
A versatile playground for all ages
Victor Weggery Reserve is special due to its wide variety of play equipment that caters to different stages of a child's development. The playground features climbing structures and sand play, encouraging physical activity and sparking creativity. There are also opportunities for older children and adults to enjoy sports, with a basketball half-court and plenty of open space to kick a ball around. This versatility makes the reserve a perfect spot for families, friends, and sports enthusiasts, providing something for everyone to enjoy in a beautiful, green environment.
Play
- Slide
- Climbing area
- Tower
- Basketball half court
Relax
- Seating and shade
- Picnic area
Facilities
- Toilet
Parking
On-road parking available.
Public transport
9 minutes by bus from Waikanae Station to the Queens Road at Campion Road stop.
Nearby
It's a five-minute walk from the playground to a dairy, bakery, and fish and chip shop.
Five minutes' walk to the beach.
More information
Also in the reserve is a boardwalk through the wetland with benches for having a rest. You can walk right around the outside of the lagoon reserve area on the grassy spaces.
Please keep dogs on lead at all times in this area, and at least 10 metres from all playgrounds.
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