1 / 2Central Park
đ Mount Cook, Wellington
Native bush reserve in Brooklyn with three flying foxes for racing, layered walking tracks through thick native forest, and a playground. Resident fantails follow walkers along the paths. Clean toilets and drinking fountains on-site.
đ Family Action Verdict
Locals describe this as a serene haven that has held its character for decades - the three flying foxes get a dedicated mention from every visitor, and the bush walks reward the effort with native bird encounters that children find genuinely exciting.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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JD.McMillan
11 months ago
âBeautiful walks and an awesome playground Gutted for my kid, he was too little to ride the flying fox but I took one for the team and went on it heaps! Just for him đ â
V GRACE
8 months ago
âGreat wee park with 3 flying foxes to have races to the end on,good drinking fountains & 3public toilets,walk ways are covered in thick bush & can challenge the whole family with its varied inclines but very nice for nature walksâ
Tanya Nendick
3 years ago
âI have lived in Brooklyn Wellington over 40 years. Central Park has always been a beautiful , serene haven. I has a wonderful play area, clean toilet facilities, and many wonderful walks through bush.â
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Overview
Central Park sits in a sheltered valley in Brooklyn, offering a combination of playground equipment, three flying foxes, and walking tracks through dense native bush. The tracks vary in incline and length, suitable for different fitness levels. Fantails are a regular sighting along the paths. The park has clean toilet facilities, drinking fountains, and free parking. Best viewed in April when the canopy changes colour.
