This is a large grassed park serving the local Manly community. There are several access points from Whangaparaoa Road and adjacent side roads. Within the park is a children's playground (which was the purpose of my visit with grandchildren) providing several play activities.
Brandon Reserve
Manly, Whangaparāoa 0930
Access notes
A review states the playground is not friendly at all for visitors with disabilities and warns the steps get very slippery when wet, and the description confirms a bark chip fall zone.
What's here
Brandon Reserve is a small local playground in Manly on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, opened within the last five years and built for toddlers through to early primary kids rather than older children.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swing).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Tree shade for some seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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