Auckland's 18 BEST fenced & partially fenced playgrounds
- By Auckland for Kids
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Here is our pick of the 18 best fenced and partially fenced public playgrounds for your little ones to stay safe while playing and so that you don’t have to worry about them running away. If you know of others that should be included here, just drop us a note in the comments below.
1. Madills Farm Playground (pictured above)
Madills Farm, Corner of Allum Street, Kohimarama CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Fun park for all ages, there are slides, seasaws, swings, climbing nets and more. The park is fully fenced and there are water fountains and public toilets.
There is a small bike track inside the fenced playground, however the paths through the rest of Maddills Farm are a good place for kids to learn to ride too.
2. Jean Sampson Reserve
Northcote Point, North Shore, Auckland NORTH AUCKLAND
Small local reserve with a fully fenced playground which is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy. There is swings, a tunnel, talking tubes, spinner, nature trail and more to explore.
With shade sails and picnic tables enjoy a packed lunch or snack at the park.
There are toilets and a drinking fountain too, everything you need for a fun day out for your little ones!
And if you have the older kids with you, there is a basketball court outside the fenced playground so they don’t get bored.
3. Roberta Reserve Playground
Roberta Reserve, Glendowie, CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Playground for all ages with climbing tower, swings. The park is fully fenced and has a perfect view looking out over the reserve across the sea to Bucklands Beach. The park has public toilets, and a picnic table just outside the fenced playground.
Read here about Auckland for Kids visit to Roberta Reserve Playground.
4. Potters Park Playground (Balmoral)
Potters Park, Dominion Road, Balmoral, CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Fun playground with a splash pad which operates in summer, playground and basketball court. This is only a partially fenced playground so you will still need to watch your little ones here.
5. Blyton Lane Park
Blyton Lane Park, Pakuranga, EAST AUCKLAND
Renovated by Auckland Council in September 2017.
6. Eastern Beach Playground
34R The Esplande, Eastern Beach, Howick, EAST AUCKLAND
Fully fenced playground next to the beach with slides, swings, seesaw, climbing frame. There are picnic tables and public toilets.
7. Sylvia Park Mall Playground
Sylvia Park Mall (next to the Baby Factory), CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Fully fenced playground between the shopping centre and the road with a padded floor and partially covered from rain and sun. The playground is suitable for a wide age range of children.
8. Lake Town Green Playground
Jutland Road, Hauraki, NORTH SHORE
Fully fenced play area with a sandpit, basket swing, slide, stone xylophone, spinner and a kid’s trike & scooter track around the perimeter suited to toddlers and young children.
9. Mairangi Bay Playground
2 Sidmouth Street, Mairangi Bay, NORTH AUCKLAND
Fully fenced shady playground and there are public toilets across the road.
10. Potters Park Takapuna Playground
Corner of Lake Road and Anzac Street, Takapuna, NORTH SHORE
Newly built in July 2017, this partially fenced playground in central Takapuna next to the rose gardens is perfect for preschool age children with a mound with tunnels and slides, low level climbing nets, basket swings and more. As this partially is only partially fenced you will still need to keep a close eye on your younger children.
11. Warkworth Playground
Riverbank, Baxter Street, Warkworth, NORTH AUCKLAND
This partially fenced playground between the main township and the river is best suited to younger children. There are climbing frames and swings. Public toilets are close to the park.
12. Botanical Drive Park Playground
Botanical Drive, Silverdale, NORTH AUCKLAND map
Fully fenced playground with gates and shade sails. There are no public toilets.
13. Seine Reserve Playground
Seine Road and Tiber Road, Milford NORTH AUCKLAND
Fenced playground with a seesaw, slide, climbing frames and obstacles. Good for preschoolers and primary school aged children.
14. Nile Reserve Playground
Corner Nile Road and Belmont Terrace, NORTH AUCKLAND
Fenced small playground with climbing wall, large slide, swings and see saw.
15. Craigavon Park Playground
Corner Portage Road and Connaught Street, Blockhouse Bay WEST AUCKLAND
Fully fenced playground for all ages, with climbing frames, swings, seesaws, and slides. Nearby there are barbecue tables and a skate park too.
16. Meadowood Playground
Corner Meadowood Drive and Caribbean Drive, Unsworth Heights, NORTH AUCKLAND
Partially fenced playground for all ages, with climbing frames, swings, seesaws, and slides. Nearby there are barbecue tables and a skate park too. There is a small carpark off Meadowood Drive next to the community centre.
17. Cox's Bay Reserve Playground
44-46 West End Road, Westmere, CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Partially fenced playground for kids with slide, swings, mini in ground trampolines, climbing frames and toilets. The playground is on the edge of the reserve which is a fun spot for a bike ride or to play with a ball afterwards and there are picnic tables. The car park is close to the playground too. If you have younger children you will still need to keep a close eye on them as the playground is next to the car park and whilst it is partially fenced they can get out.
18. Ridge Park in Long Bay
Ridge Park, Long Bay, NORTH AUCKLAND
Fully fenced toddlers playground in Ridge Park in Long Bay. There is also a water play area, path around the park for bikes and scooters, seats and a public toilet
19. Whenuapi Settlement Playgound
Whenuapai, NORTH WEST AUCKLAND
Playground for all ages with climbing tower, swings. The park is partially fenced and is next door to a cafe The Parkhouse too.
Read about Auckland for Kids parent contributors visit to Whenuapai Settment Playground here.
Libby Clark says
Coxs Bay is not fully fenced. There is no fence at the end of the park by the swings which leads to carpark. please amend your website. I rely on this site to try and find safe fully fenced playgrounds for my 3 under 2 and its not helpful to get somewhere to find its not at all what it is supposed to be! Madills Farm on the otherhand – awesome. Thank you for the tip for that one!
Auckland for Kids says
Thanks Libby for letting us know, it should say partially fenced rather than fully, we have updated our article to reflect this. Thanks for letting us know.
You should try out the Craigavon Playground in Blockhouse Bay, that is another great fully fenced playground which is fun for all ages.
As you are obviously a keen visitor to fenced playgrounds do you have any other suggestions of ones that we should include on Auckland for Kids website to share with other parents?
Rosita O'Connor says
I wonder why there are no great playgrounds in South Auckland, the area that probably needs them the most.
Auckland for Kids says
Hi Rosita,
There are some fun playgrounds in South Auckland. Have a look at: Keith Hay all abilities park in Weymouth.
Jamie says
It’s amazing to see many parks are available in NZ. We are definitely so lucky.
How about some kind of public toilets in most of the parks, parks are designed for kids to enjoy and rather to play Gameboys or TV/internet at home. Not much fun when the kids just happened to play for a little bit and rush home to use toilets.
Auckland for Kids says
Hi Jamie,
Yes we are lucky to have so many parks for our kids to enjoy in Auckland. I agreed public toilets near parks are great for little kids. I’m not sure if you know but Auckland for Kids is run by me an Auckland parent and we don’t get any input into park designs or facilities or other decisions made by Auckland Council. I suggest you speak to your local Auckland Council Board members who from my understanding are the people responsible for approving the design of new parks and what public facilities there are in their local areas.
Carol
Sueanne Clarke says
Mairangi Green Playground (Opposite the toy library) on Sidmouth street is a fully fenced park which is 5 minutes walk to the beach. Its an amazing little park with public toilets near by. And an award winning bakery ‘Mairangi Bay Bakery’ opposite that sells cup cakes decorated with small toys a fantastic weekend adventure for the family
Caroline McAllion says
At Manukau Supa Centa a playground in front of Coffee Club is fully fenced and ideal for toddlers to age 10. Has seating and shade.
Auckland for Kids says
Thanks for sharing that with us Caroline.
Dee Faleauto says
Moa Rd Reserve Pt Chev. Small but fully fenced
Have to park by road, small walk