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Parks, Playgrounds,
Skate Parks & Picnic Spots

Every outdoor space worth knowing in Pāpāmoa - from the region's flagship reserve to hidden picnic spots, pump tracks and skate parks.

Pāpāmoa's flagship reserve
Gordon Spratt Reserve

The largest and most complete reserve in Pāpāmoa East - sports fields, tennis, playground, skate park, picnic areas, toilets and the 3,800-capacity tsunami evacuation mound. The civic heart of Pāpāmoa East.

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Gordon Spratt Reserve
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa East
Sports fieldsPlaygroundSkate parkToiletsTsunami moundBBQs
Pāpāmoa's largest reserve and primary community space. Multiple sports fields, tennis courts, a playground, skate park, pump track, toilet block and BBQ areas. The reserve also features the Pāpāmoa East tsunami evacuation mound - a raised earthwork providing refuge for up to 3,800 people in a tsunami event.
Multi-sport fields Tennis courts Playground Skate park Toilets BBQs🅿 Parking Tsunami mound
Pāpāmoa Domain
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach
Sports fieldsBeach accessToiletsSurf club
The original civic heart of Pāpāmoa, located at the western end of the suburb with direct beach access. Home to the Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club and associated beach patrol. Sports fields alongside, with good parking and toilet facilities. The beach immediately in front of the Domain is a dog-prohibited zone.
Sports fields Beach access Toilets🅿 Parking No dogs (beach front)
Taylor Reserve Playground
Taylor Road, Pāpāmoa
PlaygroundBeach accessOpen lawn
A neighbourhood reserve with playground equipment and open grass areas, located near Taylor Road with access to both the beach and the coastal walkway. Popular with younger families from the surrounding streets. Good shade from established trees.
Playground Beach access Shade trees🅿 Street parking
Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park
Poplar Lane, off SH2, between Pāpāmoa and Te Puke
Walking tracksCultural heritageToiletsNo dogs
182-hectare regional park with multiple walking tracks to the 224-metre summit. Over 1,630 archaeological features including ancient pā sites. Interpretation panels, toilets at the new carpark, picnic areas and stunning views. Dogs are prohibited at all times. Some tracks currently closed following January 2026 landslips.
Walking tracks 224m summit Toilets🅿 Free parking Picnic seating No dogs ever

Playgrounds in Pāpāmoa

Gordon Spratt Reserve Playground
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa East
All agesToilets nearbyLarge reserve
The largest playground in Pāpāmoa East, within the Gordon Spratt Reserve complex. Suits a range of ages with climbing structures, swings and an open space to run. Toilets, BBQ and the skate park nearby.
Full equipment Toilets Shade🅿 Parking
Taylor Reserve Playground
Taylor Road, Pāpāmoa
Younger childrenBeach access
Neighbourhood playground near Taylor Road with access to the beach and coastal walkway. Good for younger children. Established trees provide shade.
Equipment Beach nearby Shade trees

Additional neighbourhood playgrounds are distributed throughout Pāpāmoa East residential areas. Dogs are prohibited within fenced playgrounds and within 10 metres of unfenced play equipment under TCC bylaws.

Skate Parks in Pāpāmoa

Gordon Spratt Skate Park & Pump Track
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa East
Concrete skatePump trackAll ages
Pāpāmoa's primary skate park is located within Gordon Spratt Reserve. Concrete bowl and ramp sections for skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter riders. A separate pump track loops alongside. Well-used by teens and children from across Pāpāmoa East. Under proposed TCC bylaw changes, dogs would be prohibited from skate parks - currently they are not formally prohibited here beyond general reserve rules.
Concrete bowl & ramps Pump track🅿 Parking Toilets nearby

Helmet use is recommended at all skate and pump track facilities. Wear appropriate protective gear.

Picnic Spots in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Domain - Beachfront Picnic Area
Domain Road at the beach
Beach viewsBBQsToilets
Pāpāmoa's classic picnic location - grass areas immediately at the beach with BBQ facilities and toilet block. Direct beach access. Busy in summer. Good for larger groups. Dogs prohibited on the beach in front of the Domain.
BBQ facilities Beach access Toilets🅿 Parking
Gordon Spratt Reserve - Picnic Areas
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa East
BBQsShadeToilets
Picnic tables and electric BBQ areas within Gordon Spratt Reserve. Suitable for large groups and family events. Shade from established trees. Toilets on site.
Electric BBQs Shade trees Toilets🅿 Parking
Pāpāmoa Hills - Summit Picnic Seating
Poplar Lane, off SH2
ViewsWalk-in onlyNo dogs
Picnic seating and benches at the new visitor experience area near the Poplar Lane carpark, and at the summit. Walk-in access only - the summit seating requires the track climb. No water, no BBQs. Bring everything you need. No dogs at any point in the park.
Seating areas Summit views No dogs No water

Sports Fields & Courts in Pāpāmoa

Gordon Spratt Reserve - Sports Fields
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa East
Rugby/leagueSoccer/footballCricketTennis
Multiple marked sports fields used by Pāpāmoa's clubs for rugby league, football, cricket and touch rugby. Tennis courts adjacent. Home ground for several Pāpāmoa-based sports clubs. Changing rooms and toilet facilities available.
Rugby / league fields Soccer / football Cricket Tennis courts Changing rooms Lights (some fields)
Pāpāmoa Domain Sports Fields
Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach
Multi-sportBeach access
Open sports fields at the Pāpāmoa Domain available for unstructured and club use. Located adjacent to the beach and surf club.
Sports fields Beach nearby🅿 Parking