Parks and Reserves

This function provides areas for organised sporting activity and other recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Waitomo District. Public parks and gardens enhance the visual amenity of the local environment, whilst providing an open space for informal recreational activities and physical development of children through use of playground equipment.

Esplanade Reserves both control and reduce the risk from natural hazards and assist in protecting the conservation values of the District's principal waterways. Some of the Parks and Reserves managed by Council, to support the health and well-being of the community are; Brook Park, Redwood Park, Centennial Park and the Mangaokewa Reserve. 

Tatsuno Japanese Garden Tatsuno Japanese Garden

The Tatsuno Japanese Garden sits at the South end of Rora Street in Te Kuiti. This beautiful  Garden was established in...

Redwood Park Redwood Park

Redwood Park contains a popular and safe playground area for children, including a large slide together with swings and...

Mangaokewa Reserve Mangaokewa Reserve

The Mangaokewa Reserve is located approximately a 5 minute drive south of Te Kuiti township adjacent to State Highway 30....

Brook Park - Motakiora Brook Park - Motakiora

Located on the northwestern high point of Brook Park - Motakiora, is the site of what was the fortified Maori Pa known as...

Parks and Reserves