Ship-shaped rope net climber and slide at Essex Reserve playground, Mount EdenPhoto: A K.Open on map

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Playground

Essex Reserve

3 Ngauruhoe Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Best suited to
Child5–9
NearbyRoadNo barrier
Why these ages?

The ship shaped rope net, triple swing set with infant seat, and log see saw are described as suited to a range of ages. A reviewer notes the reserve sits a stone throw from busy Mount Eden Road, and no fencing is mentioned in the source.

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Equipment

Essex Reserve is a small playground opposite Mount Eden Village's shops, with a rope net climbing structure shaped like a ship, a triple swing set, and a timber log see-saw suited to a range of ages.

From the crew

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  • Hao
    from Google18 May 2026

    Great reserve at the heart of busy Mt Eden. The playground is a bit small but worth it.

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  • Russell D.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Kids had a lovely time , very handy park tucked away behind the busy street 😁 …

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  • Fraser
    from Google18 May 2026

    is ok

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  • John H.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Allan D.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Shop shut

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  • IO C.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Anonymous P.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • A K.
    from Google18 May 2026

    The backyard of Mt Eden village is this Essex Reserve. There is an open area with seats and a playground plus a steel sculpture. It’s very popular with local young mums. It’s full of people during lunch breaks sitting here enjoy the sunny day with a sandwich or sushi bought from the village.

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  • Richard N.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • Chi C.
    from Google18 May 2026
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