Turon Park

If you’re in the Totara Park area of Upper Hutt, this little local spot is worth knowing about. It’s not a destination park by any means — more the kind of place you end up at because it’s five minutes from home, which is exactly what the neighbourhood needs. The playground keeps the kids busy with the main equipment, and they’ve recently added a covered picnic table which makes a real difference when the Wellington weather does its thing. Honestly, having that shelter changes how usable the space is for an actual family lunch out.