Aotea Lodge is listed as a park in Aotea, Porirua, with a Google rating of 4.0.
When a place is listed as a park, a good one gives people room to do different things at once: open grass, a path for walking, and somewhere to sit out of the wind. When choosing one, look at shade, drainage and whether it is set back from the road, especially with small children or a dog. Regulars know that Porirua wind can make open ground feel cooler than the forecast, so a spare layer is worth packing, and that early mornings and weekday afternoons are the quietest times. Grass stays soft for a day or two after heavy rain. Bring water and take your rubbish home.
For people in Aotea and around Porirua, Aotea Lodge is a local listing worth a quick check before you go.