Western Springs Park

Western Springs Park is a peaceful oasis in Auckland, perfect for nature lovers and families alike. The park is beautifully maintained, with lush greenery, serene lakes, and plenty of open spaces to relax or have a picnic. The walking trails are easy to navigate and offer picturesque views of the water and surrounding wildlife.nnOne of the highlights is the abundance of birdlife—ducks, swans, and even pukekos roam freely, adding a unique charm to the park. It’s also a great spot for kids, who love feeding the ducks and running around in the wide-open areas.

What a stunning scenery and lookout. The park has plenty of playground area and biking trails. The zoo is just next to the lake. The elephant enclosure is not covered so today I took sneak peek at them while getting them trained. ....I highly recommend it and will go back again...

This morning we went for a lovely round trip of the perimeter of the park which was very pram friendly with lots of wonderful variety of birds, native trees, clean lake water, and informative signage. The open green spaces perfect for future picnics and lots of chairs and tables dotted along the path as well as under the trees. The eels with the up and down bridge were a favourite! The playground is unmatched with lots of variety, colours, shade, seating, bins, all within nice proximity of the zoo cafe accessible from the park, next to the playground.

A beautiful park in the middle of town, nestled between the zoo and MOTAT.nnIt's lovely to walk around the lake. There are benches to sit and tables for picnics. I just wish there were water fountains.nnGreat place for an afternoon stroll or to relax

Awesome free $4-$6 to park in the zoo carpark day out with my active 2.5 year old. The playground is amazing for all aged kids, the park is well looked after. The path is smooth for scooters and bikes. Kids love all the ducks, swans and eels. And there are lots of picnic benches all around the water to stop for snacks. So easy.

Directions to Western Springs Park with public transportation

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