Lorna Irene Drive Reserve Playground

Hands down one of the better spots in Raumati South if you’ve got kids under five — this little reserve punches above its weight. It’s fully fenced, which makes a huge difference when you’ve got a runner on your hands, and the sightlines are good enough that you can actually sit on a bench and relax for five minutes. The play gear covers all the basics — slides, swings, a seesaw, climbing structure, sandbox, and even some musical equipment that toddlers absolutely lose their minds over. Accessibility is genuinely taken seriously here, not just as an afterthought, with equipment designed to include kids of different abilities. Quiet street, easy to get to, and it’s picked up some recognition for its design — well deserved if you ask anyone local.