May And Peter Harris Playground

story written by Jen from Snapshots 2010

In my opinion the best play ground in Napier is the May And Peter Harris Playground. Its big, well shaded and best of all fully fenced. This ensures safety for little ones and although its on a major road it remains safe. It has many different pieces of equipment for young explorers to play, exercise and gain confidence on.

Even my older children have been known to enjoy it :)

It is popular and with park tables and seats is a nice place for lunch. Some families use the grass areas to have picnics on too :)

I would recommend children were dressed in play clothes and maybe have a change of clothes with them as it features a sand pit, water play area.

May And Peter Harris Playground

Marine Parade

near Edwardes Street

Napier

Napier Botanical Gardens

STORY BY Jen snapshots 2010

This afternoon we got rid of the stale bread that has been sitting in the bottom of the freezer for sometime.

We went to the Napier Botanical Gardens at the top of the hill. There are many paths to follow. "Tigers and wild animals" have been known to lurk within the trees according to my 4 year old. A great place to explore. The gardens are tended by many gardeners one of which is a friend of mine. If you get tired they have seats spread among the gardens to take a rest on. This place is also steeped with history for example the well is about 152 years old, it was made for the British troops that were stationed here then. A nice place especially on a sunny afternoon and unlike some botanical gardens all this beauty is free for the wandering within.

Napier Botanical Gardens
Accesses off Spencer Road and Napier Terrace, Napier Hill

In Love with Karori Park

Story from Meghan at MNM's

Why have I not been there before! Apparently it's Wellington's largest sports field with an awesome stretch of lush green grass, and it was given a major upgrade by the council in 2007. The park is nestled in the heart of Karori, amid surrounding hills and mountains which add picturesque beauty to the place.

From In love with Karori Park

The two half-mile tracks that run side by side along the periphery of the park invite joggers, brisk walkers and children on bicycles to do a round while others can enjoy the bright green field. The park's ample parking space, cafe, children's play area and restrooms contribute to making this place ideal for an outing.