Does Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park.

Is there parking at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park.

Is Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park fenced?

Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park has fencing around at least part of the playground. Check the visit notes and photos for the specific edges that are enclosed.

Does Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park have a flying fox?

Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Is Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park shaded?

Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park.

Does Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park.

Does Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park have a slide?

Yes, Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park includes a slide.

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Playground

Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park

Name: Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa - Ila Park
Address: Ila Place, Hairini, Tauranga, 3112, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.4

Ila Place, Hairini, Tauranga 3112

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Best suited to

All ages0–12+

NearbyRoadFenced

Why these ages?

Description explicitly names a 'dedicated fenced area' for toddlers holding smaller swings, slide, tunnel and see-saw, separate from the double flying fox, timber climbing frame and basketball court. Renovated 2023, themed with tuna/matuku wetland motifs on soft safety surfacing. Sits adjacent to a state highway (real road risk) but reviewer says it's 'well shielded from the road' and the toddler zone is fenced. Shade sails, toilets, BBQ.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play

Access notes

A paved walkway runs alongside the park and reviewers describe smooth paths for skating and biking plus a picnic table with a wheelchair gap, but the play surfacing material and accessible parking are not confirmed in the source text.

Shade

Shade at the playground

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Equipment

Bike trackClimbing frameFencedFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesSeesawShadeSlideSwingsToddler areaToiletsSign in to add

Te Papa Tākaro o Tongaparaoa, also known as Ila Park, is a themed playground in Hairini, Tauranga that weaves eel and wetland bird motifs through its equipment, suiting toddlers in a dedicated fenced area through to older children on the flying fox and cycle path.

Getting there

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Bereti D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Sweet park. Good big field. Flying fox is a bit low and needs an oil but its great. Dont bump your butt. Table with a gap for a wheelchair. Toilets are decent, smelly but seemingly clean. No hand towels or air dryer though? Free BBQs. Its a good spot. Just bring a towel for drying your hands 🤣 …
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B B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice park in Ohauiti. Came here first time with my kids and they enjoyed the playground, slides, swings, etc. There’s a bbq, half basketball court and toilets. Parking is mostly on the road.
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Kim S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Really great morning here with the kids. Lots of playground, clean toilets, basketball court, smooth paths for skating and biking, dairy at the top of the road for icecreams!
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Janine D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great new Playground, there a brand new Toiletts too ,🤙🏼 …
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Janelle S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park suitable for all. Toilets,Bbq and table, basket ball court, scooter paths, little kids area,big kids area.
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Kylie E.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Off the main road. Clean tidy Welcoming environment. Lots of options for kids. We were there for the zip line. Basketball court. Space to kick a ball or sit and relax. Toilet facilities available.
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Tony B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Needs more tables .. got the BBQ and play grounds for families and only 1 table
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Rowan S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Freshly renovated with a new playground, toilets. Equipped with a dual burner electric BBQ and multiple drinking fountains. New playground has a dual flying fox which looks really popular!
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Tim C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A nice park with a barbecue and a small playground that is good for approx ages 0-8. Lots of green space for picnics and there is a paved walkway immediately adjacent to the park that runs from Ohauiti Road to Poike Road along the state highway. It’s well shielded from the road (although a lot of traffic noise) and well used, so a good place for walking or cycling with kids or alone.
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Colleen P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice enough area despite being right by a busy highway. Has a bbq and a couple of picnic tables. A small play area and lots of trees for shade on the outskirts. Does need a public toilet and would benefit with more playground apparatuses. Perhaps a skate bowl too.
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