A new playground, described as an inclusive fun zone for all children, is being planned for the Tauranga waterfront

As part of the Waterfront transformation, Tauranga City Council is removing the current playground to make way for an improved playground.

"Work to remove the current playground will begin on 4 June and the site will be fenced off. We are considering how parts of the playground might be repurposed in other locations around the city," says a council spokesperson.

"Don’t worry – the new playground on the Waterfront will be ready for our community to explore this summer right next to the Tauranga moana. 

"From early July, the new playground will start to take shape. The community can expect to see four different play zones, including a central tower structure made of waka for climbing and sliding – it will be a great lookout too.

"There's also a nature play zone and an elevated pathway that follows the milky way and a water play zone with troughs and water pumps and more. 

"There are plenty of other ways to play while work is underway - Hairy Maclary and friends aren’t going anywhere and we have some fun, playful surprises up our sleeves which will be rolled out in the area over the next few months.   

"The new playground is one of many exciting projects happening along the Waterfront to help our city centre become an even greater place for people to live, work, visit, learn and play."