Parks, sport and outdoors plans and strategies

You should know

The Policy and Planning committee adopted the Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy on 15 May 2025.

The new strategy replaces the Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan, Parks and Open Space Acquisition Policy, Open Space Provision Policy, Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan 2014–2024 and Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019–2039.

Auckland sport sector Facility Priorities Plan

This plan looks at the Auckland sport sector facility priorities.

Local park management plans

Planning for the future of your parks and reserves.

Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy aims to provide open spaces and sport and recreation opportunities to benefit all Aucklanders, now and in the future.

Park masterplans

Track each park masterplan as it is developed. Masterplans outline the vision for a park and seek to support historical, cultural, environmental and recreational values. These plans guide long-term improvements in a park.

Regional parks management plans

Learn about our plans that set the vision and direction for managing the regional parks network.

Reserve management plans

Reserve management plans ensure the enjoyment, maintenance, protection and preservation of our local reserves.

Sports field capacity development

This project addresses a shortage in sports fields and the uneven spread of fields across Auckland.