Whakatiki Park is a park at 100 Whakatiki St, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, with a Google rating of 4.0.
A good neighbourhood park lets people do different things side by side: open grass for kicking a ball, a path for walking or scooting, and a spot to sit out of the sun or wind. When choosing one, look at drainage, shade and whether it is fenced or set back from the road, especially with small children or a dog. Regulars know that Upper Hutt grass stays soft for a day or two after rain, and that the valley can be hot on summer afternoons and cold in the early morning, so a hat and a spare layer both earn their place. Weekday mornings are usually the quietest. Bring water and take your rubbish home, and check signs for dog rules.
For people in Elderslea and the wider Upper Hutt area, Whakatiki Park on Whakatiki St is a handy local green space.