The Bay of Plenty is Aotearoa New Zealand’s new skate capital – that’s what members of our roller and regional community are all saying!
Since opening in Mount Maunganui in May 2024, we’re stoked at how the community has embraced Destination Skatepark, with hundreds of users from all walks (and wheels) of life using the skatepark daily.
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All ages and abilities
Encompassing over 3000sqm, Destination Skatepark is the go-to destination for all roller codes and modes – from newbies to seasoned pros. Destination Skatepark has been designed with the community in mind with different zones catering for all ages and abilities. Zones one and two focus on facilities for more experienced skaters, while zones three and four were specifically designed for developing basic and intermediate roller skills.
Features
Key features of the beginner to intermediate skate area include a learner’s skinny ledge, a learner’s wide ledge, a learner’s rail, a small quarter pipe, a large flat concrete pad and many other street-skate obstacles.
Other skateable features include a large flow bowl, a big skate ditch, a mini ramp and lots of street skate obstacles like competition stairs, ledges and ramps.
Location
Located on the corner of Hull and Maunganui Road in Mount Maunganui, this high-profile site was chosen for multiple reasons, including proximity to a range of amenities, shops, the beach and Blake Park. The area is also located on an existing cycleway and close to public transport, which allows easier access by foot, skating or other roller modes.
Amenities and accessibility
The skatepark also features seating, picnic tables (including accessible picnic tables), toilets, drinking fountains, shade sails and a BBQ. Lighting enables the use of the park when night falls (lights out at 10.30pm). There are ramped areas which are wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly as well as dedicated mobility parking spaces.
We’ve included a three-metre wide shared path which can be used by pedestrians, mobility devices, skaters, scooter riders and other users. We encourage all users to share with care.
Safety and connectivity
The roads and railway line around Destination Skatepark are busy, so, in addition to a new shared path, we’ve created new and improved crossings to make sure you can access the skatepark safely - no matter how you’re travelling. Watch the video below on how to access Destination Skatepark safely.
Skate code
Destination Skatepark is an extreme sports facility. It is not a playground. Have fun. Stay safe. Love your park. While this space has been designed for ages 6+, younger children are encouraged to use the skate park at quiet times of the day.
- Parents and caregivers must supervise younger children and communicate this skate code to them.
- Always wear a helmet. Wrist, knee and elbow pads are highly recommended.
- Skate within your ability.
- Respect others. Look out for/help beginners. Respect attempts.
- Be patient. Wait for your turn. Keep your cool.
- Share the space. Look before you roll. One at a time in the flow-bowl. Don’t snake someone’s line.
- Use the rubbish bins provided.
- NO sitting on skate obstacles, NO hanging boards or scooters over coping when another skater is in the bowl.
- NO dogs (except service dogs)
- NO glass, alcohol, smoking or vaping
- In an emergency call 111. Address: 1 Hull Rd, Corner of Hull and Maunganui Roads, Mount Maunganui.
- To report any issues, damage or anti-social behaviour call Tauranga City Council 24/7 on 07 577 7000.
Community at the heart
Community and collaboration have been at the heart of Destination Skatepark. A growing roller community, combined with the rising popularity of skating, drove the need for improved, modern, inclusive and accessible skate facilities across Tauranga Moana.
Destination Skatepark was designed by specialist skatepark designer RICH Landscapes in collaboration with Tauranga City Council, local mana whenua and a 24-member community co-design group representing multiple roller codes, including skateboarding, BMX, scootering, inline and roller skating. The skatepark was built by skatepark construction specialist Angus McMillan Concrete (AMC), with GT Civil completing preparatory works. The 3D printed skateable elements were built by QOROX.
Innovation
The new Destination Skatepark has embraced innovative and sustainable technology and is the first skatepark in the southern hemisphere to use 3D printed skateable features, including the massive ‘Wave’, a quarter-pipe and skateable ledges. Only a small handful of skateparks are using this technology internationally (France and England to date), and on a much smaller scale than what has been achieved at Destination Skatepark. The skatepark features the largest known 3D printed skate sculpture in the world - the Wave is almost 12 metres long and 3 metres high.
Funding
Funding for Destination Skatepark was also a community effort with Tauranga City Council supported by community grants from TECT, NZCT, the Lottery Community Facilities Fund, Grassroots Trust, The Lion Foundation and Project Tauranga.