Barry Curtis Park
163 Chapel Road, Flat Bush

About Barry Curtis Park

Barry Curtis Park - Basketball court.

Barry Curtis Park has a lot of opportunity for recreational activity. In the future, the total land area of 94 hectares will surround the western part of the town centre. Development is expected to be completed in 2022.

Playgrounds, sports fields, accessible toilets and changing rooms, car parks (including mobility parks in some of the car parks), basketball court, skate ramp, seating and picnic tables, drinking fountains and tracks are inside the park.

Access the car park for basketball and the skate ramp from Chapel Road, playgrounds from Stancombe Road, and sports fields from Flat Bush School Road. Carpark gates are open 7am to 6.30pm in winter and 7am to 8.30pm during daylight savings.

Playground closed for renewal

The playground is closed until late November 2025. Visit Barry Curtis Park playground renewal to find out what we have planned.

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.

Dog walking at Barry Curtis Park

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
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
On-leash
All times
On the sports field
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
Prohibited
All times
This covers all sports surfaces.
Near the sports field
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
On-leash
All times
This covers areas near any sports surface when in use.
Park 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

On the sports field
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	Prohibited All times

Near the sports field
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	On-leash All times

Park areas
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	On-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

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

Playgrounds at Barry Curtis Park

Barry Curtis Park - Colourful junior play module with slides, steps, ramps and more.

The playground features a large climbing net and lookout towers set amongst a network of paths and bridges.

There is a basketball court, a skatepark and playing fields in the 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
Balancing
Rocking
Sliding
Spinning
Swinging

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

There is no shade over the play area. Bring a hat and sunscreen.

Fencing

Not fenced

Facilities at Barry Curtis Park

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountains are near the skatepark, by the Chapel Street carparks, near the southern toilets and on John Walker Promenade.

Car park

Access from Chapel Road. Gates open 7am to 9pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.

Toilets

Toilets are by the southern sports fields. Open 6am to 9pm in summer and 6am to 7pm in winter.

Skatepark

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!

Activities at Barry Curtis Park

Skating

This popular skate park includes bowls, wedge ramps, handrails, grindboxes, hubbas and manual pads.

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

A full court is between the skate park, car park and Ormiston Activity Centre with toilets and changing rooms nearby.

Barry Curtis Park163 Chapel Road, Flat Bush

About Barry Curtis Park

Playground closed for renewal

Barry Curtis Park
163 Chapel Road, Flat Bush