Nice Park near the Birkenhead Wharf and Ferry Terminal. Parking and Public Toilets nearby. Great views across to Auckland Harbour Bridge and City Centre. There is also a playground, Boat ramp and Ferry Terminal nearby, as well as a Cafe inside.
Hinemoa Park
Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
Why these ages?
Small playground with infant swing, slide, spinner and climbing net on bark — toddler equipment present. Located on the seaward side of Hinemoa Street beside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal with direct foreshore access and reviews describing deep water at high tide and rock-jumping. Playground is not clearly fenced from the harbour edge and Hinemoa Street splits the reserve. Toddler needs constant hands-on supervision here.
Access notes
Description states the play surface is bark, and a review notes driving is recommended over walking due to potentially steep terrain approaching the park. Parking is angle parking on the street with no accessible bay named, and no accessible path or toilet detail is given.
What's here
Hinemoa Park sits right beside the Birkenhead Ferry Terminal on Auckland's North Shore, so children on the swings look straight across the Waitemata Harbour to the city skyline, and it's one of the few Auckland playgrounds families can reach by ferry without a car. The playground is on the smaller side, with swings including an infant swing, a slide, a supernova spinner and a climbing net.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2009.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swings), slide, supernova, climbing net.
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 public toilets, a drinking fountain, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities registered: a drinking fountain, a BBQ.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Some tree shade for play equipment. No shade for seating. Trees in the surrounding area may provide shade at other times of the day & for spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street angle parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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