TAUMATA RESERVE

ADDRESS DETAILS:
21 Taumata Road, Sandringham. Located on the corner of Taumata Road and Duncan Avenue.

ACCESS:
Either meander, run or roly-poly down the grassy slopes from the Taumata Road side or, for easier access, there is a winding sloped concrete path off Duncan Avenue (accessible with assistance only). The park can also be accessed via the gravelled paths leading from the upper slopes of Watea Reserve.

DESCRIPTION:
Taumata Reserve is a great pocket park on the western slopes of Sandringham. Its large manicured grassy slopes (peppered with snow crocus flowers in spring), lead down to recently upgraded playground in the basin, suitable for younger children. There are great mature shade trees, picnic tables and seating surrounding the playground area. Two long slides are located to make use of the natural slope of the land, and are a highlight for many of the children using the park. Although in a natural basin the park feels open and is surrounded on 2 sides by residential properties, making it feel safe. Taumata Reserve is directly linked to Watea Reserve- wander through to the neighbouring dog-friendly Reserve by following the gravel path to the north west of the playground.

TOPOGRAPHY:
Hilly with a playground in the basin.

FEATURES:
Playground, picnic tables.

PLAYGROUND FEATURES:
The playground has regular swings, a net swing, spring sea saws, climbing equipment, and slides for all ages- from the very young slow and easy slides, through to a great speedy tunnel slide which older children will enjoy.

RECOMMENDED FOR:
Families with toddlers and young children, picnics, roly-polying and strolling.