Does The Lakes Waterpark have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at The Lakes Waterpark.

Is there parking at The Lakes Waterpark?

On-site or nearby parking is available at The Lakes Waterpark.

Does The Lakes Waterpark have water play?

The Lakes Waterpark is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Is The Lakes Waterpark shaded?

The Lakes Waterpark has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at The Lakes Waterpark?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at The Lakes Waterpark.

Does The Lakes Waterpark have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at The Lakes Waterpark.

Is there a climbing frame at The Lakes Waterpark?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at The Lakes Waterpark.

Where is The Lakes Waterpark?

The Lakes Waterpark is in Pyes Pa, Tauranga City, New Zealand.

Playground

The Lakes Waterpark

Pakanga Grove, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

Why these ages?

Interactive shallow water play (Archimedes screw, adjustable gates, pumps, wheels, levers) plus infant swing, shade sails, bridges and grass. Photo signals show fencing on site. Water here is designed play feature, not open lagoon - shallow channels engineered for hands-on. Suburban Pakanga Grove residential street. Ideal toddler/preschool exploration. Tweens age out of water pumps quickly.

What's here

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The Lakes Waterpark is an interactive water playground on Pakanga Grove in The Lakes, Pyes Pa, noted as Tauranga's first playground of its kind, with hands on water play for a wide age range.

Good to know

HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
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On siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), water play.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, water play.
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On siteThe Lakes Water Playground on Pakanga Grove features an Archimedes screw that draws water up from a small watering hole, river channels with controllable gates, water pumps and wheels, and large embedded rocks connected by small bridges.
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On siteThe water playground also has swings and grass areas for kids to run around; visitors are advised to bring a change of clothes and a towel as children are bound to get wet.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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AccessThe playground sits in the Summit Stage 3 subdivision of The Lakes, Tauranga, reached via the top of Lakes Boulevard, right onto Te Ranga Memorial Drive, downhill, then left onto Pakanga Grove.
Source: thelakestauranga.co.nz
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Shade sails (not in photograph) provide good shade for play equipment & seating.
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From the crew

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Keith B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very small but fairly entertaining for kids. No toilet facilities. Good amount of shade.
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Bronson D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Bit tricky to find but the park is awesome! Hands on water activities for young ones, swings and plenty of space to run around. There are big picnic table sized seats you can sit on and rubbish bins nearby. Half a dozen car parks out the front. Worth checking out
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C K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Small but effective at keeping kids entertained. 2 water spouts that form 2 small streams, and end at a small water hole with turning corkscrew. If you’ve been to Hamilton’s childrens playground and waterpark by the lake, this is much much smaller. But still fun.
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Ngaio P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
SUPER AWESOME waterpark! Could do with some shade, and other generic playground equipment and a public toilet … hopefully in good time! Super fab for summer!
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Cherie L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good interactive water play for kids. Some of water from top spouts weren’t working but 5 yo was still loving it. Parking in the street and some picnic tables and grass area to sit for a snack too.
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Kylie S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
My son adores coming here and learning about physics. So cool that it’s free for every child too. Just needs clearing out of plant matter a bit more perhaps. Make sure you take spare clothes and a towel! It’s so much fun!
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Giselle B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great little spot for toddlers and young children - lots of shade and water to splash and play in. (A toilet and coffee shop nearby would be the icing on the cake.).
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Barbara B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Funn for kids and adults. Wasp nest under one of bridges... Be aware. Archimedes screw is fascinating. Good opportunities to dam areas and create lakes. No shade.
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Nicholas M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
What an outstanding idea. Kids love playing there. Why don't all parks have creative and innovative equipment to stimulate children's minds? Well done for getting this one up and running
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Michael H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome place for the kids. Safe and kids can have fun
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