1 / 2Barry Curtis Park Playgrounds
π Flat Bush, Auckland
Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush has a refurbished playground with new structures for all ages, a water play area, and shade sails. Walking and cycling trails extend through the wider park. Pram access throughout.
π Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe the new playground as a major upgrade, with new structures drawing large numbers of local families. The combination of the water play area, shade sails, and cycling trails is noted as giving the park genuine all-day appeal.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Sangeeta Singh
2 months ago
βReally impressed with this playground! Definitely worth the drive if youβre not local. Itβs really spacious and thereβs something for pretty much every age, from toddlers through to the bigger kids. The equipment is really varied too, so thereβs plenty to keep them busy. Thereβs a little water play area which is a nice bonus. We went in winter so there wasnβt any shade, but you can see the shade structures are there ready for summer. The only thing Iβd say for parents of little runners is that itβs got minimal fencing. The upside is that itβs so open and spacious. The toilets were surprisingly clean and really nice for a playground π No hand dryer though, which was a bit strange! Thereβs heaps of parking, picnic tables, BBQs and loads of open grass around the playground. You could easily bring lunch and spend most of the day here. Great for a bigger group too because thereβs so much space for kids to run around, kick a ball or play games. We went on a random Tuesday and there were still quite a few people there, so I imagine it gets pretty busy on weekends. But honestly, even with people around, it didnβt feel cramped. Would definitely come back. Such a good spot for a family day out! πβ
Matangi Te Wake
7 months ago
βAwesome new playground for the area, a heck load of children there today probably from in and around flat bush. Just a note: the water feature is it a waste of fresh water to just have no limit coming out of the tap and then water going straight back down the storm water drain?? Council should have maybe built a public pool facility next to park. Cheersβ
Matt Arthur
8 months ago
βGreat refurbished playground 2026. New structures for older and younger kids including a water play area. There is good shade from sails and trees. BBQ and toilet facilities have been upgraded too.β
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Overview
Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush underwent a significant refurbishment in 2026, adding new playground structures for both younger children and older kids alongside a water play area. Shade sails and mature trees provide cover over the main play zones. The park connects to walking and cycling trails that extend across the reserve, with open green space for free play and seating areas for adults. Pram access is available throughout.










