Top rated City parks in New Zealand

Experience the best that New Zealand 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 72 places from City park category.

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Onemana Park
City park
4.80 (63 reviews)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Victoria On The River
City park
👍👍 Ramps, stairs and terraces with seats and benches are cascading down to the river foot path creating a unique transition from Victoria Street to the river. A beautiful link between the city and the Mighty Waikato. With coffee shops in sight there's no better place to take a break.
4.70 (140 reviews)
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Branford Park
City park
👍👍 My happy place, we are so lucky to have this beautiful park along the Maitai river
4.70 (84 reviews)
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Troup Picnic Lawn, Otari-Wilton's Bush Reserve
Botanical garden
4.70 (43 reviews)
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Albert Park
Park
Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues.
4.60 (4.1K reviews)
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Ashburton Domain
Park
37-hectare park offering landscaped paths, gardens, play equipment & a seasonal paddling pool.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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The Groynes
City park
Rustic park featuring walking trails, off-leash dog areas, picnic spots, fishing & a playground.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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McLeans Forest
City park
👍👍 McLeans is such a brilliant place to walk, run, or bike! Very dog friendly and never too crowded, it has access to the river - perfect to cool off overheated puppers 😁 so many beautifully maintained tracks that you can go as far as you like!!!
4.60 (564 reviews)
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Central Park
City park
👍👍 I have lived in Brooklyn Wellington over 40 years. Central Park has always been a beautiful , serene haven. I has a wonderful play area, clean toilet facilities, and many wonderful walks through bush.
4.60 (467 reviews)
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Memorial Park
City park
👍👍 Beautiful park with multiple car parks in Palmerston North. Great for kids activities with the company of wild ducks near the lake.
4.60 (253 reviews)
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Moa Point
City park
👍👍 Beautiful wild cold and interesting part of Wellington. Scuba diving and fishing are pretty popular activities here. Friendly people and a great place for a vacation. I love this place!
4.60 (100 reviews)
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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)
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Faulkner Bush Scenic Reserve
City park
👍 Nice relaxing reserve. BBQ areas, dog friendly, beautiful little bush walks, so many different birds about, toilets there too. It lost one star only because the grass areas get very muddy when raining .
4.60 (77 reviews)
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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)
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