Manuka Reserve Playground in Bayview
- Written and photographed by: Dananka Peiris
- Published
- Topics: North Auckland playgrounds, North Shore Playgrounds
I took my daughter Cheverny (8 years old) and her friend Helena to this newly refurbished playground in Manuka Reserve in Bayview on Auckland’s North Shore which has something to suit all ages.
There are swings (including a basket swing), a wide metal slide, see-saw, carousel, climbing ropes and bars and an impressive obstacle/adventure course.
There is also a basketball half-court next to the playground.
The fun playground overlooks the water and it is also a lovely spot for a family picnic with the kids.
Tips about Manuka Reserve Playground
Suitable for toddlers, preschool, primary school and intermediate school age children.
Partially fenced to stop dogs from entering the playground area from the Manukau Reserve Dog Park
Partially shaded with a shade cloth over the slide and some shady trees
Picnic tables
Basketball half-court for all ages to enjoy.
Where is Manuka Reserve Playground?
Manuka Reserve Playground is located in Manuka Reserve which can be accessed from Manuka Road in Bayview on Auckland’s North Shore.
Bayview’s neighbouring suburbs are Glenfield, Unsworth Heights, Totara Vale and Greenhithe.
What other fun places are there to go with kids near Manuka Reserve Playground?
More family-friendly places to discover nearby to Manuka Reserve if you have longer include:
Manuka Reserve Beach, although it’s a small beach the kids can still have fun making sandcastles or going paddling in the water.
Lynn Reserve Playground and Bushwalk in Bayview.
Kauri trees at Leigh Scenic Reserve
Spinella Reserve and playground
Marlborough Park with it’s children’s and youth playground, skatepark and basketball court.
Swimming at Glenfield Pool & Leisure Centre or the slightly further away Birkenhead outdoor pool & Leisure Centre.
Normanton Reserve Playground and Basketball court in Glenfield
Getting some books out at Glenfield Library
Check out the shops at Glenfield Mall including the Toyworld store
Discover the hidden away Camelot Reserve Playground in Glenfield
Locket Reserve Playground in Glenfield
MacKay Drive Playground in Greenhithe
Schopolo Playground in Schnapper Rock
Rock climbing at Northern Rocks in Wairau Valley
Getting a meal at The Postman’s Leg in Glenfield which has it’s own children’s playground.
Visiting the Chelsea Sugar Factory within the Chelsea Estate Heritage Park in Chatswood.
