What a lovely visit to this magnificent park. It's clearly a favorite for walking dogs. We enjoyed walking in the park, lots of paths and a great walk up to the summit. Great for families, picnics, exercise or just relaxing. There's magnificent trees and lush greenery. Always a joy to visit here.
Cornwall Park
Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051
Why these ages?
Playground pitched at primary-age with tall wooden climber, flying fox and adjacent skate bowl - not ideal free-range toddler zone but toddlers can enjoy swings/train with supervision. Skate bowl and 5m+ climber are the risks; nearby but separated. Excellent for children and tweens with flying fox and skate.
Access notes
Description explicitly states the park has an accessible entrance with easy gradient pathways, noting the eastern side is smoothest for wheelchairs and prams. Dedicated playground toilets sit nearby too.
What's here
Cornwall Park's playground sits inside a 270 hectare working farm and heritage estate near One Tree Hill, but the play area itself is a straightforward, well loved space suited to primary school aged children, with a skate bowl nearby for older siblings. It rewards a half day visit rather than a quick stop, since the surrounding farm, gardens and heritage sites give families plenty to do before or after play.
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History and Cultural
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Good to know
HistoryCornwall Park was gifted to the people of Auckland by Sir John Logan Campbell on 10 June 1901. Campbell presented the deeds to the Duke of Cornwall and York (later King George V), naming the park in his honour. The 270-hectare parkland surrounding Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill is managed by a private trust, not Auckland Council.
Source: nzhistory.govt.nzCultureMaungakiekie/One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie meaning "mountain of the kiekie") has been a central Maori pa since approximately 1350 CE, one of the largest in Tamaki Makaurau. Pre-European fortifications remain visible. The 1940 obelisk features a bronze Maori statue and Treaty of Waitangi plaques. Acacia Cottage (1841), the oldest surviving wooden cottage in Auckland, stands in the park. A new summit boardwalk track opened May 2026.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgOn siteCornwall Park playground (near the Manukau Road entrance in One Tree Hill Domain) features slides, swings, a tall wooden climbing structure, a miniature red train ride, and a nearby skate bowl. The park also includes a flying fox and picnic areas. The working farm within the park has animals visitors can observe seasonally.
Source: exploreauckland.nzAmenitiesAuckland Council registers 6 play assets at this park.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAmenitiesCornwall Park has 3 BBQ locations (gas and wood-burning, free first-come basis), 3 on-site eateries including a cafe and creamery, dedicated playground toilets, the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub (open daily 10am-4pm), and two AEDs. Gates are open 7am to 6pm. Most pathways are easy gradient; eastern side is more accessible.
Source: cornwallpark.co.nzHandy to knowIn the NOT SUPPLIED local board area.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowAs of late July 2026 the new summit boardwalk/stairs track connecting Cornwall Park to the Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill tihi (summit) has not yet opened; the site is closed for fencing and erosion-mitigation work, with completion hoped for by winter 2026.
Source: cornwallpark.co.nz
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