Is there parking at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud.

Are there picnic tables at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud.

Does Pihanga Reserve Playgroud have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud.

Does Pihanga Reserve Playgroud have a slide?

Yes, Pihanga Reserve Playgroud includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Pihanga Reserve Playgroud.

Where is Pihanga Reserve Playgroud?

Pihanga Reserve Playgroud is in Taupō, Taupo District, New Zealand.

Playground

Pihanga Reserve Playgroud

Taupō 3330

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Best suited to

Child5–9

Accessibility

Partial access

Access notes

Description states the equipment sits on artificial turf rather than bark, but parking is on street only and there is no mention of a firm path or toilets on site.

What's here

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Pihanga Reserve's playground is a compact, modern play space in Taupo named for the maunga that rises south of the lake, sacred to Ngati Tuwharetoa and central to a well known Maori legend about the mountains around Lake Taupo.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (including infant swing), basket swing, climbing net (not in photo).
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On siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic tables.
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Handy to knowParking: on street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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From the crew

Visits

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Bronson D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Neat playground and giant field for the kids to run around in
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Alex L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
My son enjoys playing there on way back from school and it's great to stop for rest cause I walk to pick him up then gotta walk back so is great 🙂 …
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Jan S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Not a lot there really. A large green area with a very small playground. Good to see 3level water fountain though
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ViCk
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good open play ground, middle of lots of houses .
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Jim S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice Playground facilities for the children.
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Christine B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Our mokopuna love this park.
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Jatinder S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice place for kids
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Steven T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely place for the kids
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Nujean B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome
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Keith W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
This is ridiculous
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