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Hayman Park

📍 Manukau City Centre, Auckland

★4.3(266 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Hayman Park is a spacious park in Manukau City Centre featuring a large playground, duck pond, basketball hoops, skate park, and open sports fields. Free entry with walking distance to Manukau Train Station.

✓ Duck pond✓ Large playground✓ Skate park✓ Basketball hoops✓ Sports fields✓ Free parking nearby

🏆 Family Action Verdict

One reviewer said the park is "SUPER pretty" with an "amazing" vibe for picnics and a great sunset spot. Another described spending a morning watching ducks at the pond, calling it "one of the places that I miss visiting." Families appreciate the scooter-friendly paths and the variety of activities across the spacious grounds.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free parking is available at the lower end of the park - enter from Lambie Drive opposite Bunnings
⏰Bring scooters or bikes - the paths are well-suited for kids
đŸŽŸī¸The duck pond is a draw for younger children - bring a picnic and allow time to watch the ducks
🚗Skate park and basketball hoops available for older kids

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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266 Google reviews

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Neil Adcock

5 months ago

★★★★★

“An awesome park with loads for kids to do including huge tunnel slides right next to the mall”

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Sherin Gorza

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Awesome job done upgrading park & walkways, beautiful park in downtown Manukau”

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Jeremy Barr

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Great fun for the wee ones”

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Overview

Hayman Park sits next to Manukau Train Station and MIT, offering a large playground, duck pond, basketball hoops, skate park, and open grassy fields for sport and picnicking. Free parking is available at the lower end of the park via Lambie Drive. The park is a popular spot for picnics and relaxed family time, with the duck pond drawing visitors wanting to sit and watch the ducks.

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