Western Springs Park Playground

The playground is very close to Zoo car park and can be good place to hang out before or after Zoo visit. Had public toilet, picnic tables around playground for adults to seat and enjoy the black & white swan & ducks that comes. The playground is mostly friendly for kids 5 year old or above. The playground equipment are definitely different than usual see in other council parks. Highly recommend for small to bigger family/group. They do have two small play equipment for toddlers too

Lovely place for kids of all traits. A Japanese Garden at the entrance offers a much needed meditative calmness before the free spirits run wild. If the acorn-themed climbing ropes and slides, or the swings and spins, aren't challenging enough for the fun-seekers, then chasing after birds of different types and sizes on the lush green lawn or scootering along the glistening lake won't fail to wear off the energetic youth. Ice creams from the nearby Cafe surely put the icing on the top for a wonderful outing like this.

Lovely park with lots for the kids to explore and enjoy. Very close to the zoo and a handkerchief sized Japanese garden. Lots of beautiful birds including black swans. There are also many eels in the lake. The playground is extensive but has limited scope for smaller children. It includes a huge Mad Max-esq slide ensconced in a metal cage. Not sure who is designing Auckland’s playgrounds these days, but many of them are huge and have a very dystopian vibe. Still, the children appear oblivious, so perhaps it doesn’t matter much. Food is also available from the back window of the Watering Hole cafe at the zoo.

It was amazing. We had lots of fun there. We played at there, we discovered some amazing pathways through woods.

Perfect place for family with kids to go, safe and fun. Able to buy ice cream and coffee.

Directions to Western Springs Park Playground with public transportation

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