Tawa Recreation Centre

Tawa Recreation Centre is a sport and recreation facility for community use and hire.

Temporary closure

Tawa Recreation Centre will be closed from Saturday 13 April to Friday 26 April 2024 for floor maintenance.

Tawa Recreation Centre.

The centre is based in the Tawa College grounds.

Facilities

  • Multi-purpose sports hall with 2 indoor courts
  • Meeting room

Hours

Tawa Recreation Centre is open after school, on weekends and during holidays.

These hours can vary depending on bookings, please call us to confirm.

Monday–Thursday: 4pm–10pm
Friday: Closed during term times (open Fridays during school holidays)
Saturday: 9am–6.30pm
Sunday: 9am–10pm
Public holidays: Closed

Activities

We run lots of activities including sports leagues, holiday programmes and birthday parties:

  • Basketball clinic
    4pm–6pm, Mondays. For 7-12 year olds. Learn basic basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing and defence.
  • Basketball league
    4pm–9pm Thursdays. Terms 2, 3 and 4. For Years 7 and 8. 
  • Birthday parties
    Available at weekends for pre-schoolers to 12 year olds. Hire a Party Pilot to facilitate fun activities or run your own party. 
  • Ezy Movers
    9.30am–10.15am Fridays. Improve your cardiovascular fitness, mobility, flexibity and strength in this fun, low impact class.
  • Netball social league (women)
    6.30pm-10pm, Monday and 6pm-10pm, Wednesday.
  • Pickleball
    Avid picklers and newcomers alike are welcome at our all-abilities Sunday Pickleball sessions.
  • Preschool Programme – Gym Jam
    9am–11am Sundays. Bring your pre-schoolers along to our fun indoor play land filled with soft, equipment, activities and wheels.
  • School holiday programmes
    A full care programme for 5 to 12-year-olds.
  • Junior volleyball league
    For Year 5-8. Thursday 4pm-5.30pm

Admission charges

Item Fee
Adult $4.50
Child (0–15 years) $3.00
With LeisureCard $2.20

Charges to hire recreation centres vary and depend on your specific requirements. Contact the centre for details.

Concession passes

Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.

Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.

Hiring the recreation centre

The centre can be hired by sports clubs, community groups, and for casual use. The centre can be used for:

  • athletics (bring your own gear)
  • badminton
  • basketball / miniball
  • boxing
  • coaching sessions
  • fitness classes
  • gymnastics (bring your own gear)
  • hockey / floorball
  • indoor soccer
  • netball
  • nukemball
  • pickleball
  • volleyball

Request a booking

Contact and address

Tawa Recreation Centre

Phone: 04 232 2260

Email: tawa.rec@wcc.govt.nz

Street address: Tawa College, Duncan Street