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Harwood Reserve

📍 Sandringham, Auckland

★4.3(20 Google reviews)

Harwood Reserve in Sandringham is a tucked-away neighbourhood park surrounded by tall trees. Accessible via pathways from three streets, it offers pram-friendly access, a playground, and bench seating in a low-traffic setting.

✓ Tucked away✓ Tall trees✓ Pram-friendly✓ Low traffic noise
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★★★★★Featured review by Ursula Grout

Lovely to walk through. Good for families.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

"Nice little park with a bench and a playground, tall trees provide a scenic spot — a natural picnic spot in summer. Accessible from 3 different streets through pathways, making it an ideal tucked-away park from the road with less traffic noise." — Josef Arnet

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Accessible via pathways from three different streets
⏰Bench seating available for supervising adults
đŸŽŸī¸Tall trees provide natural shade in warmer months

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
★★★★★

20 Google reviews

Good for families50%
Scenic tall trees30%
Convenient multi-street access20%
U

Ursula Grout

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Lovely to walk through. Good for families.”

B

Bhavik PATEL

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Very convenient”

J

Josef Arnet

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice little park with a bench and a playground, tall trees provide a scenic spot which would be perfect for a picnic in summer. Its accessible from 3 different streets through pathways, which makes it an ideal tucked away park from the road meaning less traffic noise. Looks well maintained also!”

G

Gove Grefnes

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Not council's fault, but lots of people dumped their rubbish and house items there this week. Looked gross.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Harwood Reserve sits quietly off the road in Sandringham, reached by pathways from three different streets. Tall trees line the park, providing a scenic canopy and natural shade. A playground with bench seating makes it a practical stop for families, and pram-friendly paths throughout the reserve mean easy access for all. The tree-lined setting suits a relaxed picnic visit.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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