Tauranga playground and reserves upgrades

Tauranga is home to more than 100 playgrounds, many of which need to be renewed in the next decade.

Over the next decade, many of our playgrounds originally constructed in the 1990s will need to be renewed. Our goal is to create and build a comprehensive network of playgrounds across Tauranga, ensuring every neighbourhood has access to fun and engaging play spaces.

Why are we doing this?

We want to make sure there’s a playground within 500m (as the crow flies) of most residential homes in Tauranga City.

Our park renewals focus on four key outcomes – Nature, Culture and Storytelling, Community and Play.

Not sure where your local playground is? View our map of all playgrounds in Tauranga

Playground maps

Three types of playgrounds

We deliver three different types of playgrounds across the city, each with different levels of scope.

Destination playgrounds
These are our biggest attractions - playgrounds that are destinations in their own right, like The Strand Waterfront and Kulim Park.

Major neighbourhood playgrounds
These playgrounds offer more extensive play options than local spaces. They often include active recreation facilities like basketball courts or skate areas and amenities like toilets, and drinking fountains. Examples include Waitaha, Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park, and Pacific Park.

Local neighbourhood play spaces
These are the most common and are designed for shorter visits by those who walk or wheel from home. Examples include Matua Park, Keam Reserve, and Hills View Reserve.

Playground and reserve upgrades happening now