Public barbecues in Tauranga City are free to use. There are no bookings of the barbecues, it is based on first in first served. They are push button operated and are cleaned once a week in the winter and twice a week in the peak summer period.
BBQ's are ignited by holding the start button for a minimum of six seconds. If the BBQ does not light after six seconds, continue to hold the button in until it lights.
You are able to take your gas barbecue to any park or reserve or foreshore - however NO open fires are permitted on reserves.
You will find barbecues at these locations:
Reserve
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Location
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| Beach Road Reserve |
Near east end of reserve near water front |
| Fergusson Park |
Two BBQs on side of road from Tilby Drive entrance to toilet block
Two BBQs north of Tilby Drive playground
|
| Kulim Park |
One near the toilet block, another close to the front gate |
| Marine Parade |
Three BBQs opposite 33/34 Marine Parade
Three BBQs opposite 45 Marine Parade
Three BBQs in grass area above Tay Street Beach
|
| Maxwells Road Esplanade |
North side of railway lines |
| McLaren Falls Park |
At bottom flat campsite
On eastern peninsula at Cherry Bay
On western peninsula at Cherry Bay
On Hamilton Point
At top flat campsite
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| Memorial Park |
Between petanque court and rocket slide
Near the north end of Fraser Street car park
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| Papamoa Domain |
In grass area behind beach car park
In grass area between Surf Club and restaurant
|
| Pelorus Street Reserve |
Between seats west of play area |
| Pilot Bay Reserve |
Opposite 27a The Mall |
| Rotary Park |
South end of car park |
| Sulphur Point |
At far end of Marina facing Mount |
| Taylor Reserve |
Eastern end of the reserve |
| Tye Park |
In line with Forrester Drive entrance near water's edge,Beach front of reserve. 30m southwest of boat ramp- 2nd bbq located East of the boat-ramp |
| Waterford Downs Reserve |
South of the play area |
| Yatton Park |
Next to the garden near start of front loop track |
Last Reviewed: 13/02/2012