ParuroaArmour Bay Reserve
2 Armour Road, Parau
About Armour Bay Reserve
Armour Bay Reserve is a large coastal park in the heart of the Parau community. This space has been popular with Auckland residents for generations as an escape from the city on the Manukau harbour.
With two courts that include tennis, basketball and netball facilities, a dog off-leash area, and several picnic spots, there is something for the whole family. Toilets and changing rooms are found on the beach. Be sure to check the Safeswim website before swimming.
Just 2 minutes’ walk north via a short bush trail you will find Takaranga Reserve, which contains a children’s playspace and seating.
Check if it's safe to swim at this beach
To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
Accessible features at this park
Armour Bay Reserve has a mixed level of accessibility. The courts and beach areas are both flat, but access to assets requires crossing uneven ground.
The two carparks are unsealed and unformalised with no accessible spaces. The walking track to Takaranga Reserve is unsealed and includes stairs.
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.
Armour Bay Reserve
Armour Bay Reserve accessible map
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