[12] In the central area of the park is a small amphitheatre which has been used for many public events including Carols by Candlelight, festivals and concerts, and which is a popular lunch spot for city workers.

Tanya Ashken's Albatross fountain sits at the south end of Frank Kitts Park next to Whairepo Lagoon.

A plaque placed there on behalf of survivors of the Wahine disaster reads in part:"Hundreds survived due to the efforts of a large rescue mission.

[15] Water Whirler is a kinetic sculpture by Len Lye that was installed on the waterfront near the children's play area, adjacent to the promenade, in 2006.

It was commissioned by the Lambton Harbour Development Project in 1990 and commemorates Mayor Frank Kitts and the opening of the redeveloped park.

These commemorate various events, organisations and people, including for example the ship Pamir and its crew, Polish refugee children of Pahiatua, US Marines, and New Zealand forces who served in the Korean War.

[24] In 2001 when the Wellington Waterfront Framework was published, it mentioned a proposal for a traditional walled Chinese garden to be constructed near Te Papa.

[26] Objections often focused on the fact that a walled garden locked at night would remove access for many people and reduce open space in the heart of the city.

[26] The Environment Court gave resource consent for the Chinese Garden in 2016, but lobby group Waterfront Watch appealed the decision.

In September 2021 Wellington City Council approved construction of a fale malae, a Pacific-focused venue for hosting corporate and cultural events, meetings and gatherings, at Frank Kitts Park.

In September 2021 Wellington City Council voted to remove the slide after reports of very young children injuring themselves using it in spite of notices advising of the recommended minimum age for users.

[33] In January 2022 the whole playground was demolished and a $6 million redevelopment began, but construction stopped in May 2022 when the builders, Armstrong Downes Commercial, went into liquidation.