Lovely and clean space. Good play area for kids. Good for recovery walks as very flat and maintained.
Morland Fox Park
1 Devon Street, Greerton, Tauranga 3112
Why these ages?
Explicitly described as 'sized for toddlers and younger primary kids more than teenagers'. Has infant swing and basket swing, see-saw, multi-play with slide. Bark surface. Older 2010-era equipment. Devon Street is a residential street (50km/h non-arterial) so no formal road risk. Seating nearby for parent supervision. Simple and low-load for toddler visits.
Access notes
Description states the small play area is bark surfaced, with no dedicated car park, only street parking on Devon Street. No accessible path or toilet is described for the play area itself.
What's here
Morland Fox Park's playground is a small, bark-surfaced set that has served Greerton families for well over a decade, sized for toddlers and younger primary kids more than teenagers. Seating nearby lets parents keep watch, and the equipment shares the Devon Street grounds with irrigated sports fields, open around the clock for a kick, a swing or a walk through.
Equipment
History and Cultural
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2010.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHistoryMorland Fox Park was the home ground of the Greerton Marist rugby and sports club from 1960 to 1990, before the club moved to its current home at Greerton Park in 1991.
Source: greertonmaristnz.org.nzOn siteEquipment includes see-saw, multi-play structure (with slide), swing (including infant swing & basket swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesMorland Fox Park has irrigated sports fields with floodlights available for bookings, changing rooms in the park building, and public toilets. It is home to the Tauranga Judo Club and also hosts aikido classes and the Tauranga Dog Training Club.
Source: tauranga.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating. Young trees may provide shade in the future as they grow.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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