This large site caters for a wide range of recreation facilities and activities. It is 22.1761 hectares in size and is located south western corner of Morrinsville.  Morrinsville Recreation Ground is bounded to the north by the Thames Branch Railway Line, to the east by residential property and the end of Cureton Street, to the south by the Waitakaruru Stream, and to the west by Avenue Road South.

At the end of Cureton is a large sealed carpark.  Adjacent to the carpark is the Morrinsville Heated Pools, tennis courts, and the sportsfield areas for cricket and soccer.  The south east corner of the site contains the Morrinsville campground.  The western half of the area contains a polo field.  A small skateboard bowl is located in the north east corner of the site. The Morrinsville River Walk runs along the Waitakaruru Stream on the eastern boundary of the site.

The operative District Plan identifies the Morrinsville Recreation Ground as a Reserve.  The underlying zone is Rural.  In the south east corner of the site is a significant linear stand of totara (register no 71).  The margins of the Waitakaruru Stream are identified as a flood prone area.

Morrinsville Heated Pools

The Morrinsville Heated Pools are located on the Morrinsville Recreation Ground. The pools are open from mid November until mid March. Three days a week they are open from 6am - 6pm. The other four days they are open from midday - 6pm.   The facility contains:

• A main pool (50m x 15.5m)
• A learners pool (15.5 m x 6.2m)
• A paddling pool (triangle in shape - 14.5 m long)

Currently there are no plans to change to Morrinsville Heated Pools, however, Council is undertaking the development of a Sports and Leisure Strategy, which may provide some guidance on the future of the pools.

Tennis Club

The tennis facilities include 9 courts, 3 of which are available for public use. The Tennis Club is the sole occupier of the facilities and clubrooms.  There are no plans for developing the facilities further.

Soccer

There are 3 senior soccer fields, and 3 junior fields.

Cricket

There are 3 cricket blocks, and 2 cricket practice nets at Morrinsville Recreation Ground.

Polo

The southern area of the recreation ground is used for polo.  This area is also used by the A&P Society for their annual show.  Adjacent to the polo field is the Polo Club rooms.  There are no plans at this stage for further development in this area.

Fire Brigade

The Fire Brigade train in the area south of the tennis courts. They use the ground a couple of times a week during their training period (October - end of February).

Vintage Machinery Association

The Vintage Machinery Association use the reserve every 3 years.

Campground

The campground is closed to the public, and only opened upon request.  It is run by Council’s Community Facilities Department.

Playground

There has been some recent debate as to whether the playground at Anderson Park is best located at its current site, or moved into a more central location on the Morrinsville Recreation Ground.  The Leisure Strategy currently being undertaken by Council will address the possible relocation of this playground.

Morrinsville Recreation Ground is a popular venue for events - contact us to make a booking!