Welcome to the activity “play centre” for the 55 plus

Catering for the social, recreational, health and educational needs of our older people in Rotorua and the surrounding Rotorua lakes area. This is done through the provision of a weekly schedule of activities. Each activity has a small door charge. There is no membership fee, something which sets Parksyde apart. See the What’s On tab for all timetabled activities.

All activities are available and operating  – OVER 55 and from Rotorua lakes resident or ratepayer? We’d love to see you!

Parksyde was opened in August 2001 as an event centre for the 55+ age groups and was one of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trusts (now the Rotorua Trust) millennium projects.

Parksyde is owned and operated by the Older Persons Community Centre Trust (charitable trust) and is the only one of its kind in the country.

We are an Event Centre providing activities for the 55+age group with both set activities and a variety of rooms to hire, including a hall with a wonderful dance floor.

No membership is required; a small fee is charged for each weekly activity.

We have a SALON offering haircuts, toenail care, as well as a CAFE catering for morning and afternoon teas, lunches and functions.

Ring us if you’d like to know about availability, suitability and/or prices phone 07 348 9892

We also RENT SPACE FOR MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS AND SEMINARS. We can seat from small groups up to large groups (150 people). Phone the Parksyde Manager on 07 348 9892 or 021 275 8034 to check availability and cost.

For further information see our Annual Statement 2020-2021 - click here