Under Alert Level 2, all public toilets, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, golf clubs, skate parks, pump tracks, BBQs and other facilities within our parks and open spaces will reopen to the public.
Aucklanders planning to use these facilities should wash or sanitise their hands before and after use, and keep two metres away from other users. Do not use these facilities or equipment if you are feeling unwell. Where safe physical distancing may not be possible, the use of a face mask is recommended.
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Walking time 20 mins
Walking steps 1820 steps
Cycling time 10 mins
Distance 1.4 km
Olympic Park Path - Bridge over the Whau River in Olympic Park.
Olympic Park Path - Maori carving in Olympic Park.
Olympic Park Path - Stone meeting place alongside Maori carving (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
Olympic Park Path - Playground closest to Wolverton Street parking (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
Olympic Park Path - The covered playground suitable for young children (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
Olympic Park Path - Mural art near the bridge (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
Olympic Park Path - Bridge viewed from the Olympic Park Velodrome (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
Olympic Park Path - The basketball half court at Olympic Park (Photo Credit: Ilai Manu).
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Starts at 36 Portage Road, New Lynn
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Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family around Olympic Park which straddles the Whau River. The path is great if you have kids learning to ride or scooter and you can stop along the way to play at several playground areas, a sandpit, or take a picnic and use the facilities at the park.
The path is sealed and suitable for wheel chairs. Between Thursday to Sunday 9am-1pm check out the EcoMatters Bike Hub which offers low cost bike maintenance and a range of other bike related service. There is a bike maintenance stand outside the bike hub available anytime.
There is parking available off both Wolverton Street and Portage Road. Other features: Public Toilets, picnic tables, sandpit, swings, half court basketball hoop and some art work around the path.
Walking 25 mins
Cycling 10 mins
Distance 1.6 km
Walking 20 mins
Distance 1.5 km
Cycling 3 mins
Distance 450 m
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