We have 45 high profile recreational reserves in our district, with the majority in Gisborne city. We also have 44 playgrounds, 101 garden areas covering 8,400 square metres and 6,583m of paths and tracks. The parks and open spaces network includes public parks and reserves, sports grounds, cycle and walkways, coastal foreshore and beaches.
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Parks and facilities closed
Sports grounds or facilities close for any reason
Play spaces
Nature play, upgrades, Blackpool Reserve
Smokefree outdoor areas
Playgrounds, parks, sportsgrounds, beaches...
Midway beachfront BBQs
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Walkways and cycleways
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