There are more than 180 electric, gas or wood-burning barbecues available for use in council parks.
Find out about bookable picnic sites.
Most designated picnic sites also have picnic tables, food preparation areas, drinking water and spaces suitable for games.
Casual-use sites are available for smaller groups, and larger sites for groups of up to 500 people can be booked in advance.
Call 09 301 0101 or go to our regional parks page for more information.