Flooding at Timona Park, during Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit New Zealand on February 14th, 2023. Timona Park was closed due to the Ōroua River breaching its banks. 

Swimming in the Oroua River, picnics and a children's playground feature within this expansive 24ha riverside park. A number of sports grounds are also a popular venue for a range of sporting activities and dog training. The local Pony Club is also a regular feature. An athletic track is beside the (riverside) driveway. Just off Campbell Street, there is a "secret" azalea garden that is being developed as part of the walkway system. Facilities The recently upgraded children's playground now features a new tiered fort with minislides.