Council maintains a number of parks and sportsgrounds. There are 2 in Waipukurau - Russell Park & A'Deane Park and 1 in Waipawa - Nelly Jull Park. There are two Council maintained playgrounds in the district in Takapau and Kairakau. There are two skateboard parks - in Waipukurau and Waipawa. Information about these facilities can be accessed below.

• Parks/Playgrounds/Skateboard Parks in Central Hawke's Bay
  
• Sportsgrounds in Central Hawke's Bay