Puarenga Park: Rotorua’s Scenic Gateway for Outdoor Adventures
Puarenga Park is a beloved park and tourist attraction located in the Ngapuna area of Rotorua, offering a stunning starting point for outdoor enthusiasts. Known for hosting the popular Rotorua Parkrun, it draws a diverse group of visitors including many international guests eager to experience running amidst unique geothermal landscapes. The park also serves as a convenient entrance to scenic cycling and walking tracks along the river, featuring flat terrain and intriguing geothermal activity that adds an extraordinary backdrop to your adventures. Dog walkers and families alike appreciate the abundance of shade, well-maintained paths, and relaxing spots scattered throughout the park. With amenities such as toilets and a café, Puarenga Park provides a comfortable and inviting environment for both active pursuits and leisurely relaxation, making it a cornerstone of Rotorua’s vibrant outdoor scene.
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Adrian Bowling
5 months agoWhat a great park to start and finish the Rotorua Parkrun. Great to see so many overseas visitors taking the opportunity to run alongside geothermal activity.
Vanessa McFarland
2 years agoThe cricket pitches were absolutely terrible. I expected the grass to have been cut as we had a week of fine weather leading up to the weekend
Lois Johnston
11 months agoWatched my moko play in a rugby league u11s tournament. Great sized park for the event, but the public parking was very poor for the size of the tournament. Cars had parked on the pavements on the median strips, on grass verges - everywhere. No parking put aside for disabled persons with legitimate disabilities and parking permits. Again the park itself was very big and most likely easily copes with regular events, not far from cbd and supermarkets.
Natalie Doherty
5 years agoWe used this as the entrance to the cycling and walking track beside the river. Nice and flat with interesting geothermal activity and landscapes.
Matthew Taylor
8 months agoBeautiful park to walk the dogs around the lakes. Lots of shade, easy to walk, lots of places to relax, toilets and a cafe.