Skateboard Parks

Porirua has five skateboard parks

Porirua Skatepark

Porirua Skatepark.

The Porirua Skate Park is situated on Te Rauparaha Park, between Pataka and the Te Rauparaha Arena.

A gigantic 900 square metre area consisting of one smooth bowl, banks, rails, grinders and fun boxes for extra air time. This is a must see! Bring your board, bike, blades, and of course your mates to catch some serious air. The skate park is open, spacious and floodlit at night. It is easy to get to being adjacent to a bus stop and only 5 minutes walk from the station.

Whitby Skatepark (Adventure Park)

This park area located in Discovery Drive near the Whitby Shopping Centre, is 30 metres long and 14 metres wide and features curved and straight ramps (but no deep bowl). There are various levels of flats, with steps and rails between levels. The park includes nightlighting that shuts off at a specific time (usually 10pm). A basketball backboard and marked key for shooting practice also feature.

Waitangirua Mall

A half pipe located beside the basketball and volleyball courts in Warspite Avenue.

Pukerua Bay

In Muri Road, there's a small skateboard bowl.

Sievers Grove Playground

A small skateboard bowl behind the basketball court in Sievers Grove.

 

Skateboards - Use and Restrictions

 

Definition of skateboard and bylaws

  • Porirua City Council values the benefits that leisure and recreation activities can have for individuals, families and the community as a whole. It provides for and facilitates leisure environments and facilities that will enhance the quality of life in the city.
  • This includes the provision of skateboarding facilities to meet the needs of the City youth.
  • The growth in popularity of skateboarding, skating and the use of scooters has given rise to some public concerns regarding the issues of safety, anti-social behaviour and property damage.
  • Porirua City Council has an important role in managing and maintaining skate facilities and balancing the needs of skaters with those of the wider community.
  • This is achieved through the provision of community skateboard parks throughout the city.

Restriction on Skateboard Use in Public Areas

  • The term "skateboarding" used here refers to the devices defined as being a "Skateboard".
  • The main issues with skateboarding in public places are:
    • Noise.
    • Abuse and intimidation of pedestrians, shoppers and shop keepers.
    • Public safety.
    • Property damage
    • General anti-social behaviour.
  • The main locations in which problems have been experienced are the Central Business District and both the Titahi Bay and Cannons Creek shopping centres.

Reporting Skateboard Nuisances

  • To report a skateboard nuisance call:
    • Council's Environmental Standards Centre on (04) 237 5089; or
    • The Police at other times.

Reclaiming an Impounded Skateboard

  • To reclaim an impounded skateboard:
    • Download and complete the application form from the link below
    • Deliver the completed form personally to the Customers Services Counter, Porirua City Council Administration Building, Cobham Court, Porirua City. When you do this have with you:
      • proof of identity
      • proof of ownership or entitlement to possession of the impounded skateboard
      • the impounding fee
    • Unclaimed skate boards, skates or scooters will be disposed of in manner considered appropriate in each case.

Links to more skateboarding information