We set out for a short walk and stumbled upon a hidden gem in Takapuna — Killarney Park, nestled alongside the serene Lake Pupuke. Within its lush grounds, you’ll also find the charming Pumphouse Theatre, adding a touch of history and culture to the scenery. The park is perfect for photography, kayaking, or even a bit of paddleboarding. The views across the lake are simply breathtaking, offering a peaceful escape right in the heart of the city. With plenty of parking, shaded benches, and open spaces, it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a snack, share a conversation, or have a small lakeside picnic. A tranquil retreat that’s well worth discovering.
Killarney Park
38b Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Access notes
Description explicitly names off street parking including mobility parking off Killarney Street, but gives no detail on the play equipment surface, an accessible path to it, or any inclusive play pieces.
What's here
Killarney Park is a lakeside playground on the southern edge of Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, with climbing frames, swings, and a slide set against water and mature trees, an easy stop for primary school age children with room for toddlers to wander the grass.
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Good to know
HistoryThe PumpHouse Theatre in Killarney Park, Takapuna was built in 1905 as a water pumping station drawing water from Lake Pupuke for Devonport settlers. It was listed as a Category II Historic Building in 1983 and converted to a theatre in the late 1960s after being saved from demolition by community arts advocates.
Source: pumphouse.co.nzHistoryThe PumpHouse building beside Killarney Park was originally a water pumping station on the shore of Lake Pupuke providing freshwater to the local community; the building opened in 1906 and was later converted into a theatre and arts centre, opened in 1977 by Takapuna City Council Mayor Fred Thomas.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgCultureKillarney Park sits on the edge of Lake Pupuke (Pupukemoana), Auckland's only maar or volcanic crater lake, formed approximately 150,000 years ago. The lake is 57 metres deep and home to large eels; rare kauri tree trunk fossils were left in lava casts from the ancient eruption.
Source: pumphouse.co.nzAmenitiesKillarney Park sits on the edge of Lake Pupuke and is home to the Pumphouse in Takapuna, making it a popular setting for outdoor concerts and family visits.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzAmenitiesThe park has dinghy ramps on the north-west and south-west sides of the wharf, a wharf, picnic tables, and toilets at the Pumphouse (open 7am, 9pm summer, 7am, 7pm winter).
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzAmenitiesSite amenities registered: a drinking fountain.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.comAccessKillarney Park can be accessed from Killarney Street, Ander Place, and Manurere Avenue, with off-street parking including mobility parking off Killarney Street.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHandy to knowIn the Devonport-Takapuna local board area.
Source: data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.com
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