This section contains information on public parks in the Whangarei district.
Updated:
24/04/2012 2:42 p.m.
Council provides parks and recreational opportunities to promote the link between a healthy parks system and the well-being of residents.
We currently manage:
- 82 ha of sports parks
- 36.6km of walking trails
- 36 children's playgrounds
- 4 skateboard areas
- 15 BBQ's for public use
- 14 wharves and jetties
- 21 boat ramps.
City and neighbourhood parks
These are areas in the city and the suburbs designed to provide a place for relaxation and recreation in a built-up environment.
They are maintained to high standards with short grass, wide paths, seating and colourful themed gardens. In larger areas play equipment is available.
Follow the links below for further information on gardens, playgrounds and reserves, and places where you can exercise your dog(s).
GardensPlaygrounds
Reserves and Open Spaces
Dog Exercise Areas
Walks and trails
There is an extensive range of walking tracks in the district.
Follow the link below for further information and maps for these.
Walks and Trails
Tree maintenance
Some trees on private property and all trees on road reserves and public reserves are deemed to be heritage trees.
Heritage status means they are protected and work cannot be undertaken on them without first obtaining approval from Council.
Rules about maintenance of heritage trees, a policy and a list of trees are contained in our District Plan. To view the documents, select from the links below.
Heritage Trees Policy [57.2kb]
Chapter 59: Heritage Trees [35kb]
Heritage Tree list [161.9kb]
To view an explanation of the tree protection rules, follow the link below.
Tree protection in our district
Tree planting
Future tree planting opportunities for volunteers will be advised when these are known.
Contact us
Council offices - locations and hours of opening