The vision for the District is to provide an abundance of quality sports and recreation options, providing safe walking and cycling routes while also providing wildlife refuge and sustaining ecological values.
In working toward this vision Council will also meet its mission statement of planning an environment that offers great living, working and recreational options, connected to cities by well developed transport links
Regional Involvement
Franklin District Council is a participating member of the Auckland Regional Sport & Physical Activity Strategy (ARPASS). You can learn more about the strategy (which acknowledges the importance of sporting excellence, and aims to arrest and then reverse the declining levels of physical activity in the Auckland region) by visiting the ARPASS website:
In this section you will find information on:
Public Swimming Pools
Lists our swimming facilities and describes each.
Parks and Reserves
Information on Parks and Reserves within the District. Read about these in brief or follow the link through to the Auckland Regional Parks Database, PlayDay, which allows you to search for a park or reserve near you that offers the recreational option you are looking for. You will also find information here on ARC regional parks in Franklin.
Waiuku Forest
Information on what Waiuku forest has to offer to recreational users.
Beaches, rivers and boat ramps.
Learn more about the coast on both sides of Franklin.
Code of Care.
We want you to have fun in the District but to take care of our parks and reserves. Learn more here about how to take take of these great assets!
Sports Clubs
Find out how to get in touch with one of our many local sports clubs.