Morrinsville Recreation Ground

The Morrinsville Recreation Ground is a large reserve  that caters for a wide range of recreation facilities and activities including the Morrinsville Heated Pools, tennis courts, and cricket and soccer fields.  The western half of the area contains a polo field.  A small skate bowl is located in the north east corner of the site. The Morrinsville River Walk runs along the Waitakaruru Stream on the eastern boundary of the site. Morrinsville Recreation Ground is a popular venue for events - contact us to make a booking! It is 22.1761 hectares in size and is located south western corner of Morrinsville.  Morrinsville Recreation Ground is bounded to the north by the Thames Branch Railway Line, to the east by residential property and the end of Cureton Street, to the south by the Waitakaruru Stream, and to the west by Avenue Road South. The operative District Plan identifies the Morrinsville Recreation Ground as a Reserve.  The underlying zone is Rural.  In the south east corner of the site is a significant linear stand of totara (register no 71).  The margins of the Waitakaruru Stream are identified as a flood prone area. Morrinsville Heated Pools The Morrinsville Heated Pools are located on the Morrinsville Recreation Ground. The pools are open from mid November until mid March. The facility contains: A main pool (50m x 15.5m) A learners pool (15.5 m x 6.2m) A paddling pool (triangular in shape - 14.5 m long) Tennis Club The tennis facilities include 9 courts, 3 of which are available for public use. The Tennis Club is the sole occupier of the facilities and clubrooms.  There are no plans for developing the facilities further. Soccer There are 3 senior soccer fields, and 3 junior fields. Cricket There are 3 cricket blocks, and 2 cricket practice nets at Morrinsville Recreation Ground. Polo The southern area of the recreation ground is used for polo.  This area is also used by the A&P Society for their annual show.  Adjacent to the polo field ...