Council provides, maintains and develops parks, reserves and facilities for the purpose of recreation, beautification, conservation of the natural environment and public access to both active and passive recreation opportunities.
Playgrounds
Ōpōtiki Skate Park
Address: Potts Ave, Ōpōtiki
Located behind the town centre the Skate Park has lights until 9pm in winter & 10pm in summer.
Sedgewick Road Playground
Address: Sedgewick Road, Woodlands, Ōpōtiki
Rose Garden Playground
Address: Corner of Church & Ford Streets, Ōpōtiki
Memorial Park Playground
Address: Church Street, Ōpōtiki (northern end).
Te Kaha Playground
Address: Maraetai Bay, next to State Highway 35
Te Araroa Playground
Address: Moana Parade, Te Araroa, Ōpōtiki
Parks
Ohui Domain
Address: Gault Road, Ōtara 3197
Ohiwa Domain
Address: 380 Ohiwa Harbour Road, Kutarere
Waiotahe Domain
Address: Waiotahe Beach
Memorial Park
Address: 20 Albert Park
Reserves
Hukutaia Domain
Address: Woodlands Road, Ōpōtiki
The Hukutaia Domain is 5 hectares of extensive native forest. An estimated 2000 to 2500 year old giant Puriri tree is a highlight for visitors to the Domain. Being hollow the tree was used as a resting place for the bones of Distinguished Dead of the Upokorehe Iwi (Tribe). The tree named Taketakerau was highly tapu (Sacred).
Marawaiwai Scenic Reserve and walking track
Address: Harrison Road, Ōpōtiki
The track was built by Ōpōtiki College students and runs alongside a meandering stream through kahikitea forest. The two stream crossings are bridged. This easy loop track takes only 20-30 minutes to complete. There is a grassy picnic spot with table and toilet at the start of the walk.
Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve
Address: SH2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne
The Gorge cuts through ranges of steep-sided hills rising from 400 metres near the coast to 1000 metres inland. Vegetation includes canopies of tawa, rimu, miro, totara and nikau palms, together with cover of fern, manuka and kanuka. There are spectacular bush and river views here and excellent opportunities for hunting, tramping, picnics, swimming, canoeing, rafting and fishing.