The new playground is great for kids of all sizes. The pump track around the perimeter is a great asset and seems popular. The grass needs to be mown more often as it's too long to play in.
Keam Reserve
41 James Cook Drive, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112
What's here
Keam Reserve's playground in Welcome Bay is split into senior and junior multi play structures, each with its own slide, so younger and older kids aren't competing for the same equipment.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes Slides (including basket swing and infant swing), senior multi-play structure (with slide), junior multi-play structure (with slide), disk.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Play equipment has shade sails. Seating no shade. Picnic table may have some tree shade.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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Spot a problem?
Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Tauranga City know. They look after this park.