Timber tunnel and junior slide with net climber under big trees at Outhwaite Park playground, GraftonOpen on map

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Outhwaite Park

53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023

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Toddler zone0–4Child5–9
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Small junior-scale playground: junior slide, tunnel, see-saw, climbing module, infant swing, small carousel - explicitly suited to toddlers and early primary per description. Reviewer confirms 'great little park for babies and toddlers but probably not for kids'. Mature shade trees a real plus. Carlton Gore Rd carries steady traffic between Newmarket and the Domain (~50km/h), and the park is not fully fenced, though the play area sits back from the road behind the lawn. Not much for older kids or tweens.

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Outhwaite Park is a shaded neighbourhood playground on Carlton Gore Road in Grafton, central Auckland, opposite the Auckland Domain, with a junior slide, tunnel, see-saw, climbing module, and swings set among mature trees. It suits toddlers through to early primary age, with a small carousel and an infant swing for the youngest visitors.

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  • R B.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    This is an unknown public park. Who's ever heard of it let alone been there? So next time you are in Grafton check out this fine old fashioned garden park. Good for picnics! Especially enjoyable in spring and summer. Astonishing trees.

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  • Galina85 T.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nice, clean, good for dogs, There is a barbeque zone, Good playground

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  • Mr E.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great little park for babies and toddlers but probably not for kids

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  • Andrew M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Nice little park. Park itself is covered by mature trees and sheltered from the sun. Public toilets are available and clean and a drinking fountain is nice and close to the park

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  • Alex T.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    A nice small outdoor park with a covered public bbq burner, and a nice playground next to a small car park. In the spring and summer, the park is filled with beautiful blooming flowers. Although people are supposed to clean-up the bbq after they finish using them, sometimes they just leave it along with their junk and rubbish.

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  • Mike M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Great little park nice grounds lovely trees and plantings clean restrooms and hall good playgrounds for the kids nice place to meet friends for catch up

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  • Benjamin M.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    I'm a streetie here in Auckland City, and I sleep in oathwaite park quite a bit, when I want to get away from the street whanau for a day or two, so love this park, it's got shelter, water and cooking facilities top marks. Just the toilet is locked atm due to covid. Auckland City Street Life For Life!!!!

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  • Nicki R.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Lovely open space, great spot for a quiet lunch or short walk. Garden is simple and beautiful

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  • Pranesh C.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Beautiful outhwaite park. Very well maintained. The park has BBQ place , a public toilet, some picnic tables under the tree and a big playground. It has a small community hall in the middle.

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  • Bev O.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Gorgeous hidden spot. Beautiful gardens.

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