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Grey Lynn Paddling Pool

📍 Grey Lynn, Auckland

★4.4(193 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļ1-4

Grey Lynn Paddling Pool is a free, lifeguard-supervised summer paddling pool designed for toddlers, set within a large park that also features wooden climbing structures, a pump track, flying fox, basketball courts, and exercise equipment.

✓ Free entry✓ Toddler paddling pool✓ Wooden climbing structures✓ Pump track✓ Flying fox
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★★★★★Featured review by Roberta Cardim Lessa

It is really very good for toddler and babys! The playground is perfect for kids until 6 years. There are space for bikes, skates and scooter. The pool is appropriate for toddles play safety.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe Grey Lynn Paddling Pool as an excellently organised spot where toddlers can cool off safely as parents relax nearby. The wooden climbing structures draw repeated praise from grandparents and parents alike, and the pump track extends the outing for older siblings on bikes or scooters. The combination of water play and land-based activities makes it one of Auckland's most complete free family parks.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The paddling pool is free and operates in summer only — the playground is open year-round
⏰Maximum pool depth is 0.75m, covered by shade sails with a lifeguard on duty
đŸŽŸī¸Bring bikes, scooters, or balance bikes for the pump track alongside the paddling pool
🚗The near-Grosvenor Street entrance to Grey Lynn Park gives the easiest access to the pool

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

193 Google reviews

Free shallow paddling pool loved by toddlers50%
Excellent playground with climbing and flying fox30%
Pump track extends the fun for older kids on bikes20%
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Roberta Cardim Lessa

6 years ago

★★★★★

“It is really very good for toddler and babys! The playground is perfect for kids until 6 years. There are space for bikes, skates and scooter. The pool is appropriate for toddles play safety.”

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Tim Ballantyne

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great park, lots of different areas for activities including a pump track, basketball courts, exercise equipment, playground, splash pad, flying fox and walking paths.”

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Mel B

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Such an awesome spot. Great play equipment. Wooden climbing structures defo a hit with grandsons & the paddling pool is perfect!”

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Shantell West

a month ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic place for the little ones to cook off in this heat and a bonus having a park next to it to”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The hexagonal paddling pool holds a maximum depth of 0.75m and is covered by shade sails with a lifeguard on duty throughout operating hours — designed specifically for children who cannot yet swim. Adjacent to the pool, the park playground includes wooden climbing structures, a pump track for bikes and scooters, a flying fox, and a basketball shooting area. Seating for parents is plentiful around both the pool and playground. The pool operates in summer only; the playground and pump track are accessible year-round. Pram access is available throughout the park.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday11:00 – 18:00
Wednesday11:00 – 18:00
Thursday11:00 – 18:00
Friday11:00 – 18:00
Saturday11:00 – 18:00
Sunday11:00 – 18:00

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