Central Auckland’s Best Playgrounds
- By: Auckland for Kids
Central Auckland has a wide range of styles of playgrounds for families with kids and teens to enjoy.
From large destination parks to neighbourhood playgrounds to pocket parks there are plenty of playgrounds to discover to get the kids outside and have some active fun. Regardless of what age or stage your kids are at, there will be a park to suit your family.
So head into Central Auckland to discover what we think are some of the must-visit-playgrounds in Central Auckland.
Roberta Reserve Playground in Glendowie, Auckland
Glendowie Reserve is a large reserve with a popular fenced playground with local Auckland families. Play on the giant crows nests, wooden climbing tower, slides and swings, and spinning wheel. The reserve is next to the Tamaki Estuary and an easy walk to Tanuna Torea Nature Reserve for older children.
Tole Reserve playground and bike track in Ponsonby
Tole Reserve playground in Ponsonby has a basket swing, swings, slide, climbing frame, basketball court, skatebowl and a small bike track. The bike track is painted on the basketball court and due
Myers Park Playground
Myers Park is a inner city playground with swings, a giant basket swing, slides, monkey bars, oversized bird and insect sculptures, a to play on in this urban magical garden themed playspace.
Salisbury Reserve Playground
Salisbury Reserve is a local playground off a quiet no exit street in Herne Bay, Auckland close to the beach and cafes and shops on Jervois Road.
Madills Farm Playground in Kohimarama
Madills Farm is a fully fenced playground in Kohimarama for children of all ages with slides, swings, a giant climbing net, in-ground trampolines, basket swings, sea saws and more.
Sackville Reserve Playground
Sackville Reserve Playground for kids in Grey Lynn, Auckland This neighbourhood playground was installed in Spring 2018 in Sackville Reserve in Grey Lynn. The playground has slides, spiral climber, play hut, interactive
Stonefield Playground
Fun neighbourhood playground in Stonefields for the kids to enjoy. There are 3 large climbing towers, a giant tube slide, swings, spinners, roundabout, water play, sand and diggers.
Bluestone Park in Stonefields
Bluestone Park is a small neighbourhood playground for families to enjoy in Stonefields next to Mt Wellington. The park is more suited to younger and primary school aged kids. Children can play
Grey Lynn Park
Grey Lynn Park is one of our favourite Auckland parks with a pump track for bikes & scooters, playground, basketball court, skateboard ramp, outdoor paddling pool and sports field.
Wairua Reserve Playground in Remuera
Wairua Reserve Playground is a fun neighbourhood playground with a fast flying fox, a wobbly bridge, stepping logs, balance beams, slide, see saw, basket swing, toddler swing, round-a-bout and log pyramid!
Owairaka Park playground & skatepark in Mt Albert
Discover the fun, neighbourhood park in Owairaka for kids of all ages, with a skate park, basketball court and playground. Close to Oakley Creek shared path and walkway.
Discover the new pocket park at Home Reserve in Grey Lynn
Check out this cute neighbourhood pocket park and playground at Home Reserve in Arch Hill, Grey Lynn for kids with a half basketball court for all ages to enjoy.
Make the most of St Heliers Bay playground and beach
One of our favourite Auckland beachside playgrounds for toddlers, preschoolers and primary school aged kids in Saint Heliers. A partially fenced playground next to St Heliers Bay beach where the kids can go swimming, build sand castles or explore the rock pools.
Western Springs Park Perfect Family Day Out
Te Wai Ōrea Park Western Springs Park and Playground is the perfect place to go to entertain the kids for FREE and have fun outdoors in Central Auckland.
Virginia Reserve Playground in Eden Terrace, Auckland
Discover the fun neighbourhood playground with a giant wooden Tuatara for the kids to climb on in Eden Terrace, Central Auckland.
Shore Road Playground and Reserve in Remuera
Discover this popular children’s playground and sports fields in Shore Road Reserve in Remuera, Auckland.
Wai-O-Taiki Playground & Nature Reserve for Kids
Discover this tucked away gem of a playground and Nature Reserve in Waioitaki Bay for kids overlooking the Tamaki River in Auckland.
Central Auckland’s Best Playgrounds
Central Auckland has a wide range of styles of playgrounds for families and kids to enjoy. From large destination parks to neighbourhood playgrounds to pocket parks there are plenty of free outdoor playgrounds for kids and teens to discover in Central Auckland, New Zealand.
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