This place has many great things, eg, swing, slide, single trampoline, basketball court, climbing wall etc. 💙There is a water station to refill your water bottle or drink it directly. 💙No toilet there but Gate Pa shopping mall is just beside, you are welcome to go there and find one of the stores to finish your business. 💙Great spot to have family or friends to play basketball or jumping on the trampoline to fly away. 💙Some picnic tables by the side. 💙Doggy, cat & pet friendly. 💙Car parking by the street, even on the other side.
Te Po Roa Reserve
1144 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112
Why these ages?
Sits on Cameron Road, a busy Tauranga arterial, but the play area is set back within the reserve. Infant swing, basket swing, in-ground trampoline, embankment slide (lower risk than tower slide), plus half basketball court and bike path. Reviewer explicitly says 'perfect for my 3 & 2 y/o'. Great toddler zone but parents can't be hands-off with the road nearby.
What's here
Te Po Roa Reserve is a compact but versatile neighbourhood playground on Cameron Road in Gate Pa, Tauranga, with enough variety to suit toddlers through to older kids on the half basketball court.
Equipment
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Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes climbing net, swings, swings (including infant swing and basket swing), tunnel, balancing logs, embankment slide, inground tramp, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, tunnel, embankment slide (suitable for young child), tunnel, infant swing, inground tramp.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial, bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include a drinking fountain, picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Tree shade for at least one picnic table. Lots of established trees in the surrounding area for spectators.
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
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