44-66 West End Road, Westmere, Auckland 1022
Reviews explicitly confirm 'Playground is also fenced which is great for little ones to keep them safe inside' with dedicated toddler/preschool pieces. Tall play tower with tubular slides serves older kids. Tidal creek/mangroves nearby but fencing separates play surface.
The description mentions accessible toilets and a changing room close to the playground and parking nearby, but gives no detail on path surface or gate width around the play equipment itself.
Cox's Bay Reserve is really three parks stitched together around a mangrove-lined tidal creek in Westmere, and the playground at its centre is built as a single well-organised hub rather than a scattered layout, keeping sightlines easy for a caregiver watching children of different ages at once.
HistoryCox's Bay land and seabed near the creek mouth was granted to Grey Lynn Borough Council by the Crown in 1909 for use as a recreation domain, transferring to Auckland City on municipal amalgamation in 1914. Cox's Bay Reserve comprises three component parks: Hukanui Reserve (boardwalk), Bayfield Park (picnics) and the sports fields of Cox's Bay Park.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgOn siteCox's Bay Reserve playground features a colourful play tower with tubular slides and an overhead climbing bar, plus dedicated play pieces for younger children, alongside accessible toilets, changing rooms, parking, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
Source: exploreauckland.nzAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities registered: 5 fitness stations, 3 BBQs, 2 drinking fountains.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAccessNZ Herald's "Four wonderful wanders in Auckland City" route follows the path through Cox's Bay Reserve along the boardwalk to Richmond Road, entering Grey Lynn Park from the Farrar Street entrance, as part of a 10km Victoria Park to Cox's Bay walk via St Marys Bay, Westhaven and under the harbour bridge.
Source: nzherald.co.nzHandy to knowIn the Waitemata local board area.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowA local family-outings guide flags Cox's Bay Reserve's playground as best suited to roughly ages 3-8, with its waterfront ropes-and-slides layout named as the standout feature.
Source: aucklandtourism.orgDaytime high in °C · % = chance of rain · data from yr.no
Spotted broken gear, a hazard, or something that needs a fix? Let Auckland know. They look after this park.
0.2 km away
44-66 West End Road, Westmere, Auckland 1022
0.3 km away
10 to 12 West End Road, 10 West End Road, Herne Bay, Auckland 1022
0.9 km away
19 Salisbury Street, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011
1.4 km away
Dryden Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
1.5 km away
99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
1.6 km away
99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
