Is there parking at Blockhouse Bay Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Blockhouse Bay Playground.

Are there picnic tables at Blockhouse Bay Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Blockhouse Bay Playground.

Is there a sandpit at Blockhouse Bay Playground?

Yes, Blockhouse Bay Playground includes a sandpit.

Does Blockhouse Bay Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Blockhouse Bay Playground.

Does Blockhouse Bay Playground have a slide?

Yes, Blockhouse Bay Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Blockhouse Bay Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Blockhouse Bay Playground.

Where is Blockhouse Bay Playground?

Blockhouse Bay Playground is in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

What rating does Blockhouse Bay Playground have?

Blockhouse Bay Playground has a Google Maps rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

Playground

Blockhouse Bay Playground

Name: Blockhouse Bay Playground
Address: 81 Endeavour Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, 0600, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.3

81 Endeavour Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600

4.3

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

NearbyWaterAt a distance

Why these ages?

Pirate-themed foreshore playground with pirate ship tube slide, eagle's nest, rotonet, infant swings. Wide age appeal. Manukau Harbour beach directly accessible from reserve = water risk, no fence. Water is muddy tidal but still a runner hazard. Distance-only mitigation. Toddler zone has infant swings and spring toy but perimeter open. Great for older kids with pirate theme + climbing.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

+ Step-free path to the play+ Accessible toilet on site+ Accessible parking bay

Access notes

Description explicitly confirms a wide footpath, accessible toilets near mobility car parks, and off street parking, and a review independently corroborates flat walkways connecting to the playground and accessible toilets.

What's here

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The playground at Amio, Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve in Auckland is a pirate themed playground right next to the Manukau Harbour foreshore, built around a sunken pirate ship form with a tube slide. It suits a wide age range, with swings and a spring toy for younger children and a tubular slide, eagle's nest, and rotonet for older kids.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2019.
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On siteEquipment includes ship structure, swings (including infant swing), spring toy, tubular slide, eagles nest, rotonet.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swings, spring toy.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, a barbecue, picnic tables, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
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AmenitiesSite amenities registered: a BBQ, a shower, a drinking fountain.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Minimal tree shade for play equipment in particular the slide. Picnic table and some seating has tree shade.
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Handy to knowParking: off street parking.
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from Google15 Apr 2026
The beach and grassed open space provide plenty of room for the kids to run around. Toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables, and seating make it the perfect spot to relax or have a picnic. Flat walkways run through the park along the coast and connect to the playground and accessible toilets.
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Farhad B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good area for kids playing but could have more playing instruments like others nearby playgrounds.
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The F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing playground for little children. There is a massive slide, 2 pirate ships, 4 swings (2 regular swings and 2 baby swings), and also a net sculpture for people to climb on. There is also some seating close to the playground, and also a picnic table so you can have a family dinner there.
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Alex T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A lovely children playground with the of equipments shaped like ship. Have tube slide, spider web, planks, and a lot more. Located next to the beach, though it's recommended that you swim with your child as the water around the beach is not that clean. Also have grassed area as well as seats around the playground. On weekends and school holiday, you can find Mr Whippy around the car park.
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Prashant B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Its a beautiful park for the kids and an ausome slide too. Its very quiet and has a barbecue too, its a mini beach so kids can play in the sand. Plenty of parking and great for a bush walk too.
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Sarah B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely place to go and just sit and look at the water. Great place for a nice quiet swim too. The playground looks really lovely for the kids to play too.
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Paul F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Beautiful playground and park area. Nice little beach for sand play. Not great for swimming proper as it's mostly mud flats. Tube slide, good equipment, nice grassy area, BBQ.
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Lana B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
People need to be mindful that the small carpark can't have double or triple parking. There is plenty of parking further up buy not too far.
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Craig P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The kids seem to enjoy this park especially the tube slide. Not much parking but plenty in the street.
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Nikhil D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice little playground for the kids. Quite safe too. Can even work from the benches here.
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