Nice place to walk around the field. There is a play area for the children. They often have sports matches. Parking is very limited. There is also a hall for hire
Harold Moody Park
44 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602
Why these ages?
Fenced junior area explicitly separates youngest visitors from the wider sports park. Infant swing, basket swing, multi play structure and climbing module are pitched at toddlers/young children, with 2023 renovation. Waikumete Stream runs through the wider park but the fenced play zone mitigates. Limited pull for primary-age children beyond the multi-play; almost nothing for tweens.
Access notes
Description explicitly names accessible toilets and changing rooms at the car park plus mobility parking open daily, though the play surface material itself is not described in the source text.
What's here
Harold Moody Park in Glen Eden, Auckland, has a small, recently renovated playground within a larger sports reserve, with swings, a multi play structure, and a climbing module suited mainly to toddlers and younger children. A fenced junior area keeps the youngest visitors separate from the wider park.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swing), basket swings, multi-play structure (with slides).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), fenced.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating, a fenced junior area.
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 seating. There are established trees surrounding the playground may provide shade at other times during the day.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: off street parking (including mobility parking).
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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