Linwood Reserve
📍 Forrest Hill, Auckland
Linwood Reserve in Forrest Hill combines quality playground equipment - including tall climbing structures and excellent slides - with a pleasant looping walking path, picnic tables, and large grassed areas for ball games.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A well-rounded local reserve with genuine quality in both playground equipment and the surrounding green space. The combination of challenging climbing for older kids and accessible equipment for younger ones makes it a practical choice for mixed-age groups. The looping path is a genuine bonus for adults wanting to move while children play.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Lynda Osborne
a month ago
“Small path walkway”
Glen Schafer
7 years ago
“Clean, smaller park that is suitable for smaller children. There is a walkway around the park where one could walk while the children played, but I was not comfortable leaving my children and having them out of sight while walking.”
Mark Robotham
2 years ago
“Park is a street down from where I grew up, obviously updated and kids loved it. Changed a lot since I was last there😀but still a cool park, has a little for all age groups.”
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Based on Google review tagsWalking
4 reviews
Play area
3 reviews
Overview
Linwood Reserve has a multi-level climbing frame, challenging slides, swings, and smaller-child equipment within a peaceful park setting. A sealed path loops the full reserve - comfortable for adults walking as kids play, with some sections briefly out of sightline. Picnic tables, a large grassed field, and partial shade-sail coverage complete the facilities. Grounds are kept in excellent condition.
