Top rated City parks in Auckland

Experience the best that Auckland has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from City park category.

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Maungawhau / Mount Eden image
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Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Nature preserve
Site of Auckland's highest volcano, with spectacular city & harbour views & a large crater.
4.70 (7.2K reviews) (~2.88 km from centre)
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Orakei Basin
Park
👍👍 This well developed walkway features trails, paved pathways, raised wooden walkways and bridges, and a few stairways. It is great for walking and running, and is popular with locals for dog walking and exercise. It takes a total of about 40 to 45 minutes to walk completely around the basin, and ther...
4.70 (450 reviews) (~5.57 km from centre)
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Keith Hay Park
City park
👍👍 Blissful walk at Keith Hay Park. Specially when the crowd is sparse.
4.70 (344 reviews) (~7.25 km from centre)
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Albert Park
Park
Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues.
4.60 (4.1K reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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Western Springs Lakeside Park
Park
👍👍 A lovely park with pond, close to Motat, Auckland Zoo, and the Western Springs Stadium. Just make sure that you aren't wandering around after sunset; as there are plenty of dodgy people lurking around once it gets dark. You can find plenty of swans, ducks and pokeko. You will also find some chickens...
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~2.81 km from centre)
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Craigavon Park
Park
👍👍 I drive past Craigavon Park several times a week, and finally decided to make a pit stop. On the Portage Road side there is a big, fully fenced playground, with wide open spaces, picnic benches, BBQ -, and toilet facilities. It's a great dog and kid friendly park. There are no steps, and it's prett...
4.60 (835 reviews) (~9.71 km from centre)
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Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park)
Park
👍👍 Awesome splash pad with a great playground as well (more than whats in the photo). Not a lot of shade but new trees have been planted for the future. There's also a skate park, a court and public toilets. Kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and didn't want to leave.
4.60 (616 reviews) (~4.91 km from centre)
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Mount St John
Park
👍👍 Another beautiful volcano crater in Mt Eden area. This place is less popular than Mt Eden Summit. Hence, less crowded. However, this is a beautiful place for your morning/evening walks.
4.60 (82 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)
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Onehunga Bay Reserve
Park
👍👍 Lots of open space for walking, running, gathering & exercise. Clean, wide paths & bridges. Playground for the children, views of the harbour and the dogs love swimming in the lagoon. Lots of other dogs with friendly owners, plenty parking. It’s pretty here, enjoy the morning & evening strolls. Whee...
4.50 (944 reviews) (~8 km from centre)
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Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
Park
👍👍 Beautiful park area with a nice playground. Plenty of space and a huge beach at low tide. Really nice atmosphere.
4.50 (940 reviews) (~9.61 km from centre)
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Madills Farm Recreation Reserve
Park
👍👍 Great outdoor spacious park for sport, dog excercise and family leisure.
4.50 (631 reviews) (~8.36 km from centre)
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Macleans Park
Park
👍 Lovely walk to the beach, went for a walk late afternoon as the tide was higher. Lots of bird life running around, and many interesting things on the beach to look at. There are quite a few spots along the beach to sit and watch the ocean.will definitely go back.
4.50 (573 reviews) (~15.07 km from centre)
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Mount Wellington War Memorial Park
City park
👍👍 Perfect for biking and jogging, wide open football field, benches along the pathways. Great playground for kids and families can go picnic. Toilet is also on site.
4.50 (487 reviews) (~11.52 km from centre)
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Eric Armishaw Park
Park
👍👍 Parking, toilets and a walkway. The park has a large hampster wheel which is a bit different from the normal park. The beach is swimable at high tide and lots of people come here to launch paddle boards and kayaks.on a windy day it's fun to watch all the kite surfers here. There is some motorway noi...
4.50 (425 reviews) (~5.02 km from centre)
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Margaret Griffen Park
Park
👍👍 Because of lockdown I happened to find this park by taking a walk around my neighborhood. A great piece of Greenland, perfectly for jogging, for walking, for hanging out with families and friends. Anyway, despite I love this park I still hope the Covid can go away soonest possible.
4.50 (377 reviews) (~7.84 km from centre)
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Royal Reserve
City park
👍👍 Best playground in the west Auckland, period. This is a well maintained playground with many facilities. Plenty of areas to play and picnic. There is a dedicated bike track for kids and a play area. Biggest attraction is the huge metal slide. Great place host bdays as there are two covered picnic ar...
4.50 (235 reviews) (~12.79 km from centre)
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Greville Reserve
Park
👍 A great place for sports such as football, basketball and rugby. There's also a playing area for kids and a biking and skating area as well.
4.50 (235 reviews) (~10.55 km from centre)
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Basque Park
Park
👍👍 Cool place for a time out
4.50 (153 reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)
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Lloyd Elsmore Park
City park
Sports hub with cricket pitches, a BMX park & a rugby club, plus swimming pools & a small museum.
4.40 (2.7K reviews) (~14.46 km from centre)
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Windsor Reserve
City park
👍👍 Beautiful place. Was here visiting niece @ Devonport Naval Base. Hi Staline Toka. ;)
4.40 (665 reviews) (~4.84 km from centre)
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