Riverstone Park

If you’ve got a toddler and just want somewhere low-key without the chaos of a bigger park, this little spot in Tauranga does the job nicely. It’s small, it’s quiet, and half the time you’ll have the place entirely to yourselves. That’s honestly the appeal — no crowds, no noise, just space for little ones to do their thing at their own pace. The kind of place locals know about but don’t tend to shout about.