Seddon Street Reserve

Where is it? 

Located off Seddon Street.

What is there?

Large grass area and easy access to the Hauraki rail trail. The reserve also provides a good view of Te Aroha’s former railway station.  There is also a walkway connection between Seddon Street and Burgess Street.  

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead and watch out for bikes using the Hauraki Rail Trail.

Skidmore Reserve

Where is it? 

Northern side of Kenrick Street (SH26), and west of the Waihou River.

What is there?

Pedestrian access to Boyd Park and the Wetlands Walk via the Boardwalk or to town centre via the historic Coulter Bridge over the Waihou. Wetlands that are part of the Te Aroha Flood Plains. Pedestrian access to the Wetlands Walk wood fired barbecue, picnic table, car parking. COVID-19 Commemorative Planting – kahikatea trees planted by the community to commemorate COVID victims and essential services workers – this area is maintained by volunteers from Keep Te Aroha Beautiful. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead – there is an off lead exercise area at Boyd Park (less than 5 min walk from Skidmore Reserve carpark), no motor biking, no horse riding. Boardwalk floods from time to time.

Te Aroha Community Garden

Where is it? 

Located on 51 Rewi Street, Te Aroha, 3320. 

What is there?

Members of community can sign up for a plot to grow their own vegetables etc. Gardening lessons given if required. Surplus produce can be donated to charitable organisations.

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. The community garden is run by volunteers. Main point of contact is Josie Ashworth (027 756 1948).

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Waitoa Railway Reserve

Where is it? 

Between State Highway 26 and the railway in Waitoa. Parking is also available.

What is there?

Shelter, interpretive signage, picnic table, small grassed area. Perfect for a rest stop when passing through to Te Aroha. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. This reserve is part of the Matamata-Piako heritage trail, please watch out for trains.

Te Aroha Boat Ramp Reserve

Where is it? 

Located by the Waihou River, Lawrence Avenue, Te Aroha. 

What is there?

Boat ramp, carpark, shared path (part of Hauraki Rail Trail), grassed area, seating, specimen trees and dump station for motor caravans.

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs allowed but must be on lead. There is an off lead dog exercise area on the opposite bank of the river, accessible from Boyd Park or Skidmore Reserve. The area is susceptible to flooding following heavy rains. Nearest public toilets are at Lawrence Ave and Herries Park.

Click here for more information on the Te Aroha Boat Ramp. 

Carlton Street Reserve

Where is it? 

18 Carlton Street-Between Carlton Street and Centennial Avenue. Can be accessed from Centennial Ave (between 108 & 112) or Carlton Street (between 12 & 18B). 

What is there?

Offers a flat grassed area, with a neighbourhood playground (including a set of swings), park bench under a tree. Ideal for picnics and hangouts. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead, no dogs allowed within 15m of playground and there is no rubbish bin on the reserve. 

Farmer Street Reserve

Where is it? 

Corner of Farmer Street and Shakespeare Street.

What is there?

Small flat grassed area, swing set, monkey bars and seating. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. 

Hanna Street Reserve

Where is it? 

Located between Hanna Street and Catherine Crescent, there is limited on street parking and most accessible through walking or cycling.

What is there?

Flat grassed area, path linking Hanna Street and Catherine Crescent. A Neighbourhood playground, seating, including views of the Waihou River and Kaimai Ranges.

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. 

Kennedy Street Reserve

Where is it? 

5A Kennedy street, Te Aroha. There is limited parking so best accessible by walking.

What is there?

Neighbourhood park with flat grassed area, a springy animal and a set of swings. 

Things to keep in mind?

No dogs allowed. 

Riverside Skate park

Where is it? 

Lawrence Ave end of Terminus Street. On the eastern bank of the Waihou River. 

What is there?

Skating ramps,  seating, picnic shelter, walking and cycling connection to Te Aroha Wetlands. Also has access to Boyd Park via old railway bridge across the Waihou River and access to Hauraki Rail Trail.

Things to keep in mind?

Parking available at Te Aroha Boat ramp. Nearest public toilets are at Lawrence Ave and Herries Park.

Russell Avenue Reserve

Where is it? 

Located on the corner of Russell Street and East Avenue. Accessible from Bracken Ave, East Ave & Russell Ave.

What is there?

Flat greased area, small playground and seating with views of the mountain range. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs allowed but must be on lead. Parking bays on Gilchrist Street.

Te Aroha Domain

The Te Aroha Domain is Te Aroha's premier park. The township grew around the Te Aroha Domain and its hot springs. In its heyday as a Spa Town in the 1890s –1910s, Te Aroha was one of the most popular resort destinations in New Zealand. Without the springs and the spa built to take advantage of them, the town would not have developed as it did.

In the early 1900's Rotorua took over from Te Aroha as the most popular spa town, but the Te Aroha Domain still remained a popular place for people to visit and relax.

The Te Aroha Domain is currently the most intact Edwardian spa in New Zealand. While it has lost many of its original buildings, it still retains more than any other former spa. A lot of work has gone into the Domain in the last few years, with work done to restore original features such as the lakelet and the foot pool, helping to revive the Edwardian character that is such a large part of the town's history.

Features in the Te Aroha Domain include:

• Mokena Geyser (world famous in Te Aroha and understood to be the only hot soda water geyser in the Southern Hemisphere)
• Te Aroha Mineral Spas
• Swim Zone Te Aroha
• Cadman Bath House (now Te Aroha and Districts Museum)
• Domain House (which now houses Te Aroha Mineral Spas Massage & Beauty Treatments)
• Te Aroha i-SITE, which is housed in the old Domain Office
• Cottage Cafe, which is housed in the old Gardener's Cottage
• Domain Pavilion, which is available to hire as a venue for functions
• Band rotunda
• Bowling greens and croquet club
• An art gallery
• Public toilets
• Barbeque
• A playground

The Domain is also the starting point for many of Te Aroha's popular walks. Visit our Walking Tracks page for more information.

The Te Aroha Domain is a popular venue for weddings and events - click the button below to make a booking.

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Tui Park

Where is it? 

Between Centennial Avenue (State Highway 26) and Gilchrist Street, Te Aroha. The garden area is located at 14 Centennial Avenue (State Highway 26) and is separated from the rest of the park by the Tunakohoia Stream. The access to Tui Park Bowling Club is next to 36 Gilchrist Street.

What is there?

The frontage along Centennial Avenue (SH 26) includes a small grass area, rose gardens, and seating. Tui Park Bowling Club is located across the stream (access from Gilchrist Street). The rest of the park is currently grazed. 

Things to know?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead, except for a small portion of the reserve that fronts Centennial Avenue (State Highway 26) and the area occupied by Tui Park Bowling Club. Most of the reserve is currently undeveloped and leased out for grazing. Tui Park Bowling Club leases and manages the bowling greens (access on Gilchrist Street). Parts of the reserve along the stream, are prone to flooding. There is parking for bowling club patrons at the bowling club. There are also parking bays along Gilchrist Street.

Boyd Park

Where is it? 

Boyd Park is located on the corner of Stanley Avenue and Spur Street and is the main sportsground for Te Aroha.

What is there?

The sportsfield area of Boyd Park has a high level of recreation development. Facilities include:

• Te Aroha Tennis and Squash clubrooms with 3 hard surface tennis courts as well as several lawn tennis courts, and 3 squash courts.
• Te Aroha Netball Association clubrooms and 6 netball courts.
• Rugby and soccer fields.
• A.R. Johns Memorial grandstand, which also contains the Small Bore Rifle Association facilities and clubrooms.
• Public toilets.
• Two carpark areas.
• BMX track.
• Children's playground.
• Helipad.

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs should be on lead except in the designated dog exercise areas. No golf practice allowed on sports fields. Bookings for fields and event centre can be made through our website here.

A dump station for motor caravans is at Te Aroha Boat Ramp Reserve (less than 5 min drive). Sports fields back onto a wetland area that is a wildlife refuge with short loop walk. Click here for more information about the Wetlands Walk.

Herries Memorial Park

Where is it? 

41 Rewi Street, Te Aroha.

What is there?

The park is roughly divided into a southern area, which is leased for grazing and includes a go kart track, and a northern area - which is used for athletics, and has public rest rooms and a children’s playground. 

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. The Go cart facility is managed by Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club. A Plunket rooms and Te Aroha Library is located either side of park entrance.

The Hauraki Rail Trail cycleway runs along boundary of park in places. Also, the Lower lying portions of the park along the Waihou River flood from time to time.

Robertson Reserve

Where is it? 

Rewi Street, opposite Rolleston Street.

What is there?

A small grassed area and a picnic table.

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead at all times. This is also a pedestrian access to Herries Park Sports fields. 

Waihou Recreation Reserve

Where is it? 

13 Ngutumunga Road, Waihou approximately 5km to the west of Te Aroha. 

What is there?

The park is broken into three areas by mature shelter belts that run in a more or less north to south orientation. The most western section of the reserve is leased for grazing.

The section of reserve closest to Ngutumanga Road contains several clubroom and storage buildings, as well as a carpark and sportsfield. A pedestrian access from Mackay Crescent leads to the reserve.

Users of the grounds include:

• Te Aroha Pony Club
• Te Aroha Dressage Club
• Riding for the Disabled Te Aroha
• Te Aroha Hack and Harriers Club
• Waihou Rugby Football Club
• Grazing

Things to keep in mind?

Dogs are allowed but must be on lead. Public toilets are only open during events.

Bookings are available on our website here.