Birkenhead War Memorial Park
Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

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Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

Some tracks in this park are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.

About Birkenhead War Memorial Park

Birkenhead War Memorial Park - Accessible parking space outside the pool and leisure centre.

This park is located close to Birkenhead's centre, and accommodates multiple sports and recreation activities.

Access from Recreation Drive, Mahara Avenue and John Court Street.

A playground, toilets and changing rooms, car park, picnic tables and seating, cricket nets and pitches, rugby fields, BMX pump track, skatepark and walking tracks are inside the park.

Accessible features at this park

The main path into the park is wide, flat and concrete.

Accessible toilets are available between the entrance and playground, and inside the pool and leisure centre.

You can access the skate park via an elevator inside the adjacent pool and leisure centre. The trail through the bush is accessible through the kauri dieback stations. However, parts of the park have steep gradients, especially past the pump track and near the clubhouse and RSA.

Clubs and groups at this park

The park is home to the Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre, Birkenhead RSA, Scouts and Early Childhood Centre.

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 Birkenhead War Memorial 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
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Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
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On-leash
All times
All other 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

All other 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 Birkenhead War Memorial Park

Birkenhead War Memorial Park - Section of the playground with ladders and a wobbly bridge. Photo credit: Aleksandar Ćirilović.

The playground is close to Birkenhead's town centre and has play experiences for younger children.

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

Type of play

Balancing
Spinning
Swinging
Sliding
Climbing

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Shade sails cover part of the playground in summer. Bring a hat and sunscreen.

Fencing

Not fenced

Facilities at Birkenhead War Memorial Park

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountain is between the skatepark and pool entry.

Mobility parking

Two accessible parking spaces are available outside the pool and leisure centre. The RSA also has accessible parking spaces, though they are narrower than the usual standard.

Car park gates open 5.30am to 9pm in summer and 5.30am to 7pm in winter.

Limited mobility toilets

The toilet block between the main entrance and the playground is wheelchair accessible and open 5am to 10pm daily.

There are also accessible toilets available in the Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre during normal opening hours.

Fitness equipment

Fitness equipment is inside the park.

Bike track

Pump track and learn to bike track.

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!

Bus stop

Bus stops on Birkenhead Avenue offer access via Recreation Drive through the RSA and clubhouse.

Car park

Access the main car park from the end of Mahara Avenue. Gate open 5.30am to 9pm in summer and 5.30am to 7pm in winter.

Toilets

Between the main entrance and the playground. Open 5am to 10pm daily.

Activities at Birkenhead War Memorial Park

Skating

The skate park has a mini skate bowl, pyramid, grind ledges, quarter pipes and pump bumps.

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!

Birkenhead War Memorial ParkMahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

About Birkenhead War Memorial Park

Accessible features at this park

Clubs and groups at this park

Birkenhead War Memorial Park
Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead