Is there parking at Kauri Heart Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Kauri Heart Park.

Is Kauri Heart Park shaded?

Kauri Heart Park has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Kauri Heart Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Kauri Heart Park.

Does Kauri Heart Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Kauri Heart Park.

Does Kauri Heart Park have a slide?

Yes, Kauri Heart Park includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Kauri Heart Park?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Kauri Heart Park.

Where is Kauri Heart Park?

Kauri Heart Park is in Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand.

What rating does Kauri Heart Park have?

Kauri Heart Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 56 reviews.

Playground

Kauri Heart Park

56 Kauri Heart Avenue, Takanini, Auckland 2112

4.7

56
visits

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4

NearbyRoadAt a distance

Why these ages?

Compact swing set + climbing frame with tic-tac-toe and maze panels, one reviewer says 'nice playground for under 5s in particular'. But two reviewers explicitly flag it isn't fenced with 'heavy traffic on 1 side' - not relaxing for parents of a runner. Small scale limits older kids (though one review says a range from 18 to 6 all had a good time). Tweens will find it too small.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The swing set and climbing frame sit over a bark surface, a clear barrier for wheelchair users. Only on street parking is available and no accessible toilet or transfer feature is mentioned.

What's here

Climbing frameParkingPicnic tablesShadeSlideSwingsSign in to add

Kauri Heart Park is a small neighbourhood playground in Takanini, built around a swing set and a climbing frame for children living in the surrounding streets.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2018.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
HistoryKauri Heart Park playground in Takanini opened in November 2018, officially launched by Papakura Local Board members and the Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor at a community day with sausage sizzle. It was built to serve a growing new housing area.
Source: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
CultureThe playground was designed as a collaboration between Auckland Council, Te Akitai Waiohua, and Waahi Wairua Designs, and was formally opened in May 2022 by Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman and Papakura Local Board Chairperson Brent Catchpole.
Source: playgrounds.co.nz
On siteEquipment includes swings, climbing frame.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include -.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteThe playground's centrepiece is a Kompan Butterfly, a large climbing rope and steel climbing frame with unusual climbing angles, hang-out spaces and accessible sensory features, paired with a PlatinumPlay Tower (accessible stairs, 2m tube slide), a Kompan Wehopper spinner, and 3m-high swings with a basket swing and Duo Swing seat.
Source: playgrounds.co.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
AmenitiesConfirmed playground in Auckland Council's asset register.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.com