Is there parking at Tareha Recreation Reserve?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Tareha Recreation Reserve.

Does Tareha Recreation Reserve have a flying fox?

Tareha Recreation Reserve is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Does Tareha Recreation Reserve have a slide?

Yes, Tareha Recreation Reserve includes a slide.

Where is Tareha Recreation Reserve?

Tareha Recreation Reserve is in Taradale, Napier City, New Zealand.

What rating does Tareha Recreation Reserve have?

Tareha Recreation Reserve has a Google Maps rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 62 reviews.

Playground

Tareha Recreation Reserve

Guppy Road, Taradale, Napier 4112

4.3

62
visits

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Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The play equipment sits on bark surfacing, a barrier for wheelchair users, and toilets are only reachable through the rugby clubrooms on non match days rather than being independently accessible.

What's here

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Tareha Recreation Reserve's playground is a small, neighbourhood scale play space in Taradale, Napier, tucked into the wider 15-hectare sports reserve on Guppy Road that's home to the Taradale Rugby and Sports Club.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2013-2015.
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CultureTareha Reserve, known in Māori as Te papa rēhia o Tareha, is a 15-hectare reserve developed to meet urban growth demand in western Napier and caters for rugby, touch, softball and football.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), glider, large grassy area.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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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 spectators.
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Handy to knowParking: off street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Napier City know. They look after this park.

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From the crew

Visits

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Lesa O.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Went to this park for primary school rugby tournament. A very nice walk thru Ascot Park, the grounds were mowed and free of rubbish. This was a very enjoyable place to watch a game of rugby.
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Big K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A park in the making. After being hammered by the February 2023 the wrecked park had been gradually resurrected and restored by Regional Council staff (props) with new grassing and plantings. This nascent sanctuary will be a major asset in a few years, providing the Tutaekuri doesn't vomit all over the landscape again.
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Carol S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great family day watching son in law playing rugby. Loved the openness.
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Wendy S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
We were there for a funeral !! Great place & awesome rugby fields
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Fiona S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A great game of rugby played there today with a great result! Go The Village!
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The F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Taradale, Napier. Rugby park 10+ fields. Well kept for local club and school rugby
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Jill B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
An awesome park, great for dog walking and lots of rubbish bins.
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Graham S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
It's a great sports ground for Kids Saturday sport and club games
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Sharon S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very nice..great to let my dog have a walk
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Lath E.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to be Golden Oldies Rugby. Hosted by Taradale.
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