Te Oka Pt Erin Park
Also known as Point Erin Park

94 Shelly Beach Road, Westhaven

About Pt Erin Park

Pt Erin Park - A memorial in one corner of the park. Photo credit: T Hodder.

An open space next to Pt Erin Pool. The park covers approximately 4 hectare and provides a lovely location for picnics and the kids to kick a ball around.

Access the park from Shelley Beach Road, and Curran and Sarsfield streets. You will need to find parking on the road.

A playground, toilets, basketball half-court, picnic tables and seating, drinking fountain, and bike stands 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. See 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.

Story of Te Oka

Te Oka can be translated as 'the sharp cliff' or 'sharp headland'. In pre-European times it was the name of the pā that was located here.

The pā would have occupied the northern tip of the headland near the cliff edge, with associated living sites extending around the area. It was a base for summer fishing, particularly for shark, in the upper Waitematā harbour. It is a scheduled site of significance (R11/78).

Dog walking at Pt Erin 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
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
On-leash
All times
Applies to areas near any playgrounds when in use. Check Rules for dogs in public places to learn more about your responsibilities.
Park areas
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
Off-leash
All times
This covers the area west of the car park and Pt Erin Pool. It also extends to the area at the base of the St Mary’s Bay cliff line and to the west of the pedestrian bridge over the motorway.
Car park
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
On-leash
All times
All other areas
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
On-leash
All times

On the playground
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	Prohibited All times

Near the playground
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	On-leash All times

Park areas
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	Off-leash All times

Car park
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	On-leash All times

All other areas
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	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.

Visit Find a park or beach to check dog-walking rules for other parks and beaches.

Playgrounds at Pt Erin Park

Pt Erin Park - Playground with ladders, ropes, ramps, slides and a viewing tower. Photo credit: T Hodder.

This colourful playground is located next to the Pt Erin Pool.

The playground has lots to offer a wide age group with slides, climbing equipment, swings, rocker toys, and more.

A ramp allows easy access into the play area.

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

Type of play

Balancing
Imaginative play
Sliding
Rocking
Swinging
Climbing

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Nearby trees provide shade but not over the playground - bring sunscreen and a hat.

Fencing

Not fenced

Accessible features at this playground

A ramp provides pram access into the play area.

Te Oka Pt Erin ParkAlso known as Point Erin Park

About Pt Erin Park

Te Oka Pt Erin Park
Also known as Point Erin Park