Pakeke Park

This reserve is 0.3968 hectares in size, and is ex-railway land. It is located off Studholme Street, adjacent to the railway overbridge in the south western area of Morrinsville.  The railway line bounds Pakeke Park to the south, whilst Studholme Street lies to the east, industrial property to the north, and Lorne Street to the west. The site slopes towards a small stream, and is planted with native plants.  A path leads through the grassed areas of the reserve from Studholme to Lorne Streets. The Operative District Plan does not separately identify the site as a Reserve.  The underlying zone is Business. History The Keep Morrinsville Beautiful organisation was involved with beautifying the land Council owned on the eastern side of Studholme Street. They suggested that the waste land opposite need some attention. The Pakeke Lions Club was approached and took over the beautification of the area.  After clearing the vegetation and contouring the land, it was planted out with native trees and grassed.  At the Official opening, the club presented to Matamata-Piako District Council the title for the land.