Rotorua's younger residents now have a new place to play.
The new dedicated toddler play space at the Rotorua Lakefront is finished and open for tamariki to enjoy for the weekend, following a karakia led by the council's Pukenga Matauranga Māori, Kingi Biddle, yesterday.
The toddler play space had been designed to reflect the natural environment of Rotorua, and is next to the new lakefront playground which opened in December, the council said.
The playground equipment includes a twin slide, climbing rock holds, a beach area with real sand and sand play equipment, and a timber jetty.