The principal objective for Council's Parks and Reserves activities is to enhance and promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of our people by providing open spaces and facilities for active and passive recreation.

Council is responsible for around 240 hectares of parks, sportsgrounds, esplanades, playgrounds, cemeteries and gardens. Council is also responsible for the appearance of urban areas and uses trees, flower beds and other soft landscaping to make our towns more attractive for residents and visitors alike.

A number of events are held in Council's Parks and Reserves during the year.  The schedule below is updated regularly:

• Wednesday 10 November 2010 to Wednesday 15 December: 5:30pm onwards, Glenshea Park, Putaruru Athletics Club, Club night
• Friday 12 November 2010: All Day, Glenshea Park, St Mary’s School, Athletics Day
• Monday 15 November 2010 to Monday 13 December: 5:30pm onwards, Strathmore Park, Tokoroa Athletics Club, Club night
• Saturday 27 November 2010: 11.00am-4.00pm, Youth Park, M. Awatere/J.Ivitu, Touch rugby/lunch
• Tuesday 30 November 2010: All Day, Glenshea Park, Putaruru Schools, Interschool athletics
• Wednesday 1 December 2010: 30am -1.00pm, Youth Park, Raukawa Charit. Trust, Big Day Out
• Monday and Tuesday 6 and 7 December 2010: All Day, Glenshea Park, Youth Council, etc, School of Zen event
• Friday 21 January to Friday 25 February 2011: 6.00pm-7.30pm, Totara Park, Putaruru Touch Assn, Touch competition
• Monday 7 February to Monday 21 March 2011: 5:30pm onwards, Strathmore Park, Tokoroa Athletics Club, Club night
• Wednesday 9 February to Wednesday 23 March: 5.30pm onwards, Glenshea Park, Putaruru Athletics Club, Club night

Below is a list of events at the Memorial Sportsground: 

• 16 and 27 November 2010: Timberlands Pony Club (David Foote Park)
• 28 November 2010: Archery Tournament
• 4 December 2010: A&P Show
• 8 and 9 January 2011: Dog Show
• 18 and 20 February 2011: Annual Best of Breed Dog show
• 9 and 10 July 2010: Winter Dog Show