Movies in the Park kicks off
Popular event a highlight of the summer season
Kāpiti Coast District Council is kicking off Parks Week with its popular Movies in the Park, which will be taking place on Saturday, March 2, at Waikanae Park from 4pm.
Parks, open space and environment manager Gareth Eloff said Parks Week ran nationwide between March 2 and 10, with Movies in the Park a popular way for Kāpiti to recognise how parks and open spaces positively influenced wellbeing.
“Movies in the Park is in its fourth year and a major highlight of council’s summer events calendar.
“Following a heavily contested community vote, we’ll be screening two movies on the night.
“Despicable Me will start at 5pm and Top Gun: Maverick hits the screen at 7.10pm.
“It’s a fun evening out for the whole whānau and a great way for the community to connect.
“The event is supported by Voyle & Co Realty and Zeal and includes
fundraising food stalls for Kāpiti softball and rugby clubs.”
There will be an ice cream truck, and slushies and coffee for sale. The council’s Waka Kori play trailer will also be there, with equipment to spark children’s imagination and creative play.
“Waikanae Park also has playground equipment, which we recognise is reaching the end of its life,” Eloff said.
“We’ll have staff available on the night to hear our community’s thoughts on how we can provide fun, adventurous and safe play and hangout spaces here in the future.
“Waikanae Park is one of 49 playgrounds here in Kāpiti. We also have 16 sports grounds and numerous natural reserves, rivers, beaches, and over 100km of walking, cycling and bridleway tracks and trails that are free for everyone to use.
You’ll also find exercise equipment at some of our parks – no gym membership required.
“So why not join us on Saturday night, and then try out another open space on Sunday, March 3, for Children’s Day, or even one new one every day of Parks Week.