Ōwairaka Park
56-60 Owairaka Avenue, Mount Albert

About Ōwairaka Park

Owairaka Park - Basketball half-court.

A great park with lots of open flat space for ball games, and a good network of wide paths for walking and jogging.

The shaded playground, flying fox, learn to ride track, skate park, sports field and basketball half-court provide something for everyone. A public toilet and drinking fountains are by the car park and skate park.

Access the 40-space car park from Owairaka Avenue. There are accessible parking spaces available. The car park is open from 7am to 7pm in winter and 7am to 9pm in summer.

Pedestrians can also access the park from Hallam Street, Hendon Avenue and Underwood Park. Buses stop on Owairaka Avenue.

Cross the bridge at the southern end of the path to follow the Te Auaunga - Wesley Path in either direction. If you are a bit more adventurous, head further north and take in Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mount Albert.

Accessible features at this park

There are accessible car parking spaces in the car park. Access into the playground area is flush with the path.

You need to know

Animals

Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.

Alcohol

Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. Visit Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.

Smokefree parks

Our parks are all smokefree.

Waste

Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

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Dog walking at Ōwairaka Park

Our tip

Always follow the rules shown on our website for where you can walk your dog, even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

On the playground
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Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
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On-leash
All times
Park areas
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On-leash
All times

On the playground
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	Prohibited All times

Near the playground
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	On-leash All times

Park areas
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	On-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

Visit Rules for dogs in public places to check the rules for walking your dog in other public places.

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

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Playgrounds at Ōwairaka Park

Owairaka Park - Basketball half-court.

Lots of room to move around the various play areas, which include a group of hexagon models to climb, a clever steel climbing frame with balancing poles, spinning wheel and steps

There is also a swing set and a wooden play tower with slide and some bouncy toys for young ones.

The older children will appreciate the flying fox and nearby skate park.

Playground safety rules and tips

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

Playgrounds are risky and designed to challenge – always supervise children.
Use play equipment as it is intended.
Playgrounds are for everyone – respect others, take turns.

Summer tips:

Playground surfaces get hot – check before using and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Play when it’s cool and avoid the heat of the day.
Be sunsmart.

Age group

Suitable for:

Preschool
Junior
Senior
Youth

Type of play

Climbing
Sliding
Spinning
Swinging
Rocking
Imaginative play

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Some shade, bring sunscreen and hat.

Fencing

Not fenced

Accessible features at this playground

Access into the playground area is flush with the path.

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

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Facilities at Ōwairaka Park

Basketball courts

Three basketball half-courts are next to the car park.

Pedestrian access

24 hours

Car park

Off street car park accessed from Owairaka Avenue. Gate open 7am to 8.30pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.

Seating

Seating is next to the paths throughout the park.

Toilets

Located near the car park, skate park and basketball half-courts.

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountain is by the skate park.

Mobility parking

Accessible parking spaces are available in the car park. Gate open 7am to 8.30pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.

Skatepark

The skate park is near the car park.

Skate park safety rules

Our skate parks are not supervised.

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

Wear a well-fitting helmet and other protective gear.
Skate to your ability – don't try new tricks until you're confident.
Don't sit in or walk through the skating area.
Skate parks are for everyone – take turns, be courteous and have fun!

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

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Activities at Ōwairaka Park

Skating

This skate park has a quarter pipe, grind rail, ledges, ramps and more.

Skate park safety rules

Our skate parks are not supervised.

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

Wear a well-fitting helmet and other protective gear.
Skate to your ability – don't try new tricks until you're confident.
Don't sit in or walk through the skating area.
Skate parks are for everyone – take turns, be courteous and have fun!

Basketball

There are two half-courts back-to-back by the car park.

Walking

A good network of wide flat paths connect the entrances with the playground, sports field and facilities.

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

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Ōwairaka Park56-60 Owairaka Avenue, Mount Albert

About Ōwairaka Park

Accessible features at this park

Ōwairaka Park

Ōwairaka Park accessible map

Ōwairaka Park
56-60 Owairaka Avenue, Mount Albert