Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve
31-35 Terry Street, Blockhouse Bay

About Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve

Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve - Balance poles and the volleyball court in the background.

This reserve has a great variety of recreation opportunities with good walking tracks and bridges throughout the park.

Along the way you'll see native and exotic deciduous trees and can try the exercise stations and stretching equipment. The kids will enjoy the playground and open spaces.

Access from Terry, Exminster and Rathlin streets. Gates are open 7am to 9pm daily. Pedestrians can also access from Whitney Street. Gates open 7am to 9pm daily.

A playground, toilets and changing rooms, car park (with mobility parking), sports fields, volleyball court, fitness equipment, picnic tables and seating, barbecues and drinking fountains are inside the park.

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.

Dog walking at Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the 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
On the sports field
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Prohibited
All times
This covers all sports surfaces.
Near the sports field
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On-leash
All times
This covers areas near any sports surface when in use.
Park areas
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Off-leash
All times

On the playground
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	Prohibited All times

Near the playground
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	On-leash All times

On the sports field
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	Prohibited All times

Near the sports field
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	On-leash All times

Park areas
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	Off-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

Playgrounds at Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve

Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve - Playground with an accessibility ramp and a picnic table in the foreground.

This playground has two climbing frames, seesaw, slide, and a small merry-go-round. Nearby is a swing, with a colourful basket swing.

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:

Junior
Youth

Type of play

Climbing
Rocking
Spinning
Swinging

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Deciduous trees provide colour and shade over and around the playground and seating.

Facilities at Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets located next to the mobility car parks at the Exminster Street car park. Open 7am to 9pm daily.

Toilets

Located next to the playground on the Terry Street side of the reserve. Open 7am to 9pm daily.

Changing rooms

Attached to the accessible toilets. Located between the Exminster Street car park and the sports fields. Open 7am to 9pm daily.

Mobility parking

Accessible parking spaces are available in all our car parks.

Car parks

This park has three car parks with entrances off:

Terry Street - gates open 7am to 9pm in summer, and 7am to 7pm in winter
Rathlin and Exminster streets - gates open 7am to 9pm daily.

Picnic tables

Located throughout the park.

Fitness equipment

Fitness equipment is inside the park.

Barbecue

One electric barbecue on the edge of the path between the car park and playground.

Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve31-35 Terry Street, Blockhouse Bay

About Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve

Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve
31-35 Terry Street, Blockhouse Bay