Does Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park).

Is there parking at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park)?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park).

Does Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) have water play?

Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Is Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) shaded?

Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park)?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park).

Is there a sandpit at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park)?

Yes, Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) includes a sandpit.

Does Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park).

Does Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) have a slide?

Yes, Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park) includes a slide.

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Playground

Waterview Reserve (Oakley Park)

31 Herdman Street, Waterview, Auckland 1026

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+

NearbyTall dropSkateparkAt a distance

Why these ages?

Toddler-friendly features (infant swing, basket swing, sand play, splash pad, tunnels through mounds) but 5m novelty tower and no fencing put it in has-toddler-zone rather than toddler-friendly. Skate park sits at south end of reserve (distanced from play). BMX pump track and half basketball extend tween appeal.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)

Access notes

The description mentions ground cover deliberately coloured for the harbour theme, and a photo signal shows rubber surfacing across 26 photos, pointing to a firm poured surface. But nothing in the text describes an accessible path, marked parking, an accessible toilet, or a transfer swing, so only the surface clears the bar.

Shade

Shade at the playground

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Equipment

SandpitWater playBike trackToiletsParkingPicnic tablesSlideSwingsClimbing frameShadeBaby swingsToddler areaSign in to add

A five-metre novelty tower with a tubular slide anchors Waterview Reserve's playground, surrounded by tunnels through mounds, rotonets, a climbing frame with a glider and an embankment slide, with ground cover deliberately coloured sea blue and sand to echo the reserve's position near the Waitematā Harbour. Local primary school students helped design the layout, and it shows in small details built around a kid's eye view of what makes a great playground.

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps

From the crew

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Aasyah S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Quite a lovely water park here, took the kiddies and they had a lot of fun. Even my sister also played in the water park and she's in her 30s . They also have some lovely walk ways in the area, as well as a lovely skateboard park.
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Miss A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Waterbank Crescent Playground is an absolute gem! It’s safe, spacious, and has so much to offer for all ages. The playground is incredible—perfect for both kids and adults to climb and play together. The stunning water feature kept the kids entertained for ages (don’t forget towels and togs!). The basketball courts were great, and all the kids were so polite and gentle with our baby, who kept running onto the court. The volleyball net with sand was a huge hit with the older kids, and the skate park was awesome for scooters. We attended my nephew’s 6th birthday picnic here, and it was ideal for everyone, from grandparents to babies. Highly recommend this place for families!
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Hanuman H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Auckland had lifted is playground game. There's Dan's play, water play, a nice climbing gym, basketball court and skate park. The only downside is there is no parking
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Rikki S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Best Playground in Auckland, got everything here for a child. Swings ,slides ,water guns, skates park and basketball court too
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Chathura W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice and tidy play ground, lots of stuff to do for kids. Skateboard park, slide, water park and many more.
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Christina “.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great out of the way water park... Good clean fun with the kids locally 😊👍✨ …
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Marie C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great little playground with good water play available for the kids. Basketball court, grassy area for volleyball or touch (or a team sport) makes for an attractive space with something for everyone. Only downside from my point of view is there's not enough toilets to cope with the volume of people that could be onsite in peak times.
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Fergus M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A great place to visit in the summer months. It's a good playing for younger kids. And has a nearby bike trail and pump track. There are several nearby bike paths for exploring further afield as well. But best of all is the water features that the just can enjoy when it's warm enough. Bring your togs and towels!!
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Lisa J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing playground. This has everything for all ages. Water splash pad and tube slides as well as slides, basketball courts, scooter path and skateboard park. Large enough space means it never feels full, an asset to the Auckland playground scene
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Geoff V.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good variety of play available. Water play area. Sandpit, big kid playground small kid playground, basketball court, volley ball court, walking tracks, skatepark and BMX track as well as historic sites too. Well worth wearing your kids out …
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