By Auckland's Top Playgrounds
Every Aucklander will have their favourite, but for those of us who maybe wanting to discover something out of your local area, or you are visitor and not sure of what's available - here is a snapshot of some very cool playgrounds.
1. Orewa - North of Auckland
The Orewa Recreation Reserve has somehting for everyone - two playgrounds suited for all Ages, from toddlers up and a nearby Skatepark, as well as a beachside location, walking distance to Cafes and Takeaways this is a winner - great stop for travellers heading north, a local hangout to be proud of and well worth checking out if you are visiting the area.
We love taking our kids to new playgrounds all the time, they love it.
2. Tui Glen Reserve, Henderson, West Auckland
The Tui Glen Reserve has something for everyone - two playgrounds suited for all ages, from toddlers up and a nearby Skatepark, as well as a beachside location, walking distance to Cafes and Takeaways this is a winner - great stop for travelers heading north, a local hangout to be proud of and well worth checking out if you are visiting the area.
We love taking our kids to new playgrounds all the time, they love it.
3. Olympic Park, New Lynn, West Auckland
Olympic Park located alongside the Avondale stream was awarded the Outstanding Park Award 2007 by the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZEA) - not just limited to a Playground there is Sports Fields, Fitness Trails, Basketball courts. Of course, a park of this generous proportion also has the practical amenities - toilets, drinking fountains, and tables.
4. Myers Park Playground, Inner City
Myers Park is one of the few inner city Playgrounds at the top of town. with a little bit of everything and a nice floor zone - typcially our parks have a bark fall zone. This is a great place for the kids to have a run - which can be just what you need being in the ciy.
5. Waikowhai Park, Hillsborough
Waikowhai Park (kowhai by the water) is the jewel in a network of parks on the northern banks of the Manukau Harbour. This park is a significant ecological area, so is awesome for Walking tracks, includes dog walking areas and a playground with an awesome super large slide, a flying fox and some multi-play structures.
6. Western Park, Ponsonby
Western Park is one of the oldest Parks and features a seriously cool playground including one of Auckland's highest and largest slides at 25 metres it's bound to impress. With a fitness trail, sportsfield and a tennis court, and a lovely wide path ways this is a great park to enjoy.
7. Sandspit Reserve Playground, Waiuku
Sandspit Reserve Playground All aboard! This nautical-themed playground has enough to keep the kids occupied for a while. Located on the water's edge with easy parking, lots of shelter this playground ticks lots of boxes. There's a rocking dinghy, swings and a slide, and a tall climbing net that looks like a ship's rigging. There's also a basketball hoop and sandpit
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*It is our aim to help you get out there and enjoy the best quality playtime with your kids. Time is precious and you don't have time to drive from one to the next to see if it's suitable. With Places New Zelanads Playground Search you no longer have to, no matter where you are in the country. *
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*Of course, we also believe a playground is not just about taking the kids somewhere to run off some steam, it’s also a time for parents to take five, and spend some time with the kids, enjoy fresh air and grass time (yes evidence shows we need to walk in the grass without our shoes on, now stop reading this, so get searching, find a playground to visit, and get going). *
