Does Sherwood Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Sherwood Playground.

Is there parking at Sherwood Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Sherwood Playground.

Does Sherwood Playground have water play?

Sherwood Playground is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Are there picnic tables at Sherwood Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Sherwood Playground.

Does Sherwood Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Sherwood Playground.

Does Sherwood Playground have a slide?

Yes, Sherwood Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Sherwood Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Sherwood Playground.

Where is Sherwood Playground?

Sherwood Playground is in Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Playground

Sherwood Playground

Name: Sherwood Playground
Address: 145 Glencoe Road, Browns Bay, Auckland, 0630, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.6

145 Glencoe Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

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Why these ages?

Themed play zoned across three areas: infant swing + basket swing + toddler-scaled slide set apart from the 30m obstacle course, plus mini playhouse and mini castle for littles, castle+drawbridge+bird's nest tower for older kids. Reviewers confirm 'perfect for kids of different aged from babies to teens'. Duck pond is in the wider reserve on the walking trail, not adjacent to play surface.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

A level path runs from the car park to the castle pavilion entrance, but the play surface itself is a mix of woodchip and bark. A review specifically flags the wood chips as unsafe for those with difficulty walking after they wash down the paths in heavy rain.

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Equipment

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Browns Bay's playground answers the fairy tale brief literally: a wooden castle pavilion guards the entrance, and a drawbridge leads children into Sherwood Reserve's play area on Auckland's North Shore. The Sherwood Forest theme is carried through consistently, from the entrance pavilion to the smallest details.

Getting there

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From the crew

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Tanz L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Really great playground attached to a wonderful park with lovely walking tracks. Well set out with something for most ages. Would love to see them add some more attractions as there is plenty of space. Also great having the takeaways and dairy right there to enjoy.
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J C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Pretty mint playground, segregated into 3 parts - there is this mini obstacle course which was very cool. Bonus dairy and takeaway just meters away. Nice to see kids making their way to shops in their little packs, giving me nostalgic vibes. Plenty of parking too.
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Philip M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely park with things for big and small kids. Benches and tables for food or grass for picnics. Feed the ducks, stroll or cycle. Has corner shop and fish and chip shop handy and public toilet close by.
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Gaurav G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Probably the best playground in the area, lots of equipment. Kids can easily drain energy. Alongside there is a beautiful ground, good for someone who wants to do running loops.
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Ben H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground for kids and their parents. There is a balance confidence course that we ran timed races on and even adult sized swings. There is plenty of parking and a corner dairy, right next to the playground for ice creams and refreshments.
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Alvin A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing facilities. Clean park and fun for the whole family. Will definately come back. Drive is worth it.
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Ralph D.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Massive playground very cool swings. Lots of fun. Beautiful setting lots of wildlife
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Kimberly E.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice playground,great walk around to watch the ducks on the water
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Leon R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great outdoor park for families. Parents can enjoy some of the activities with the children.
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Fazul K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Absolutely beautiful, serene and pleasant. We love this place
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