Porirua Skatepark is a 900-square-metre concrete skatepark at Te Rauparaha Park in central Porirua. One of the larger dedicated skate facilities in the greater Wellington region, the park is floodlit for evening skating and features a bowl, banks, rails, grinders and funboxes. The central location near Porirua’s town centre and train station makes it accessible by public transport, and the Te Rauparaha Park setting provides open space and amenities alongside the skate facility.
Practical Information
| Location | Te Rauparaha Park, Norrie Street, Porirua |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Hours | Open all hours (floodlit for night skating) |
| Size | 900m² |
| Features | Skate bowl, banks, rails, grinders, funboxes |
| Disciplines | Skateboarding, BMX, scootering |
| Access | Walking distance from Porirua train station |
About the Skatepark
The Porirua Skatepark layout centres on a fiery skate bowl as its main transition feature, flanked by banks, rails, grinders and funboxes for street-style riding. At 900m², the park has enough space to accommodate multiple riders across different zones without congestion — a practical advantage at a well-used suburban facility.
A distinctive design feature is the 3D imagery of Te Awarua-o-Porirua — the Porirua harbour — incorporated into the park’s surface. The harbour imagery connects the facility visually to the natural environment surrounding Porirua, giving the skatepark a local identity beyond just a standard concrete layout.
The floodlighting extends the usable hours significantly beyond daylight — a useful feature in Wellington’s short winter days and for riders who work or are at school during the day. Porirua Skatepark is one of few Wellington-region facilities with full-night capability.
Getting There
Te Rauparaha Park is in central Porirua, a short walk from Porirua Train Station on the Kāpiti and Wairarapa lines. For those driving, the park is centrally located in Porirua city with street parking available nearby. Porirua City Council’s website has details on other parks and reserves across the city including Pukerua Bay Skatepark, a smaller facility near the railway station at the northern edge of the city.
Where to Learn More
Skate Parks — Porirua City Council — information on Porirua’s skate facilities including Te Rauparaha Park and Pukerua Bay.
Porirua Skatepark — Skatepark Hunter — community ratings and visitor descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Porirua Skatepark?
The skatepark is at Te Rauparaha Park, Norrie Street, Porirua — a short walk from Porirua Train Station.
Does Porirua Skatepark have lights?
Yes — the skatepark is floodlit, making it one of the few Wellington-region facilities usable for night skating.
How big is the skatepark?
900 square metres, making it one of the larger outdoor skate facilities in the greater Wellington region.
What features does it have?
A skate bowl, banks, rails, grinders and funboxes, plus 3D imagery of the Porirua harbour incorporated into the surface.
Can I get there by train?
Yes — the skatepark is walking distance from Porirua Train Station, which is served by Kāpiti and Wairarapa line trains.
Porirua Skatepark is part of the wider Skate Parks in Wellington guide. To the north on the Kāpiti Coast, Paraparaumu Skatepark at Maclean Park is a recently redeveloped beachfront facility, and Waitangi Park Skatepark in Wellington city is the region’s flagship concrete bowl.
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