Montgomery Reserve
📍 Belmont, Auckland
Montgomery Reserve in Belmont features a boat-themed climbing structure set in a large grassy reserve. Open grass areas suit ball games and picnics. A pétanque pitch caters to adults. Away from busy roads, close to Devonport cafes and beaches.
Great park to for the kids to play and walk the dogs. It's a nice place to have a family picnic or bring your own bbq. The grounds are in exceptional state and you need to take your rubbish away as there is no rubbish bins provided. This park is a five to ten minute drive to devonport for its cafes and beaches and historic villas and views of t Auckland city or you can go the other direction towards Belmont where there is small boutique shops and cafes.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers praise the ship design and note it works for toddlers and older children simultaneously. The structured play equipment alongside large open grass space lets the family spread out. The peaceful, road-safe setting and proximity to Devonport make it a natural anchor for a half-day on Auckland's North Shore.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Thomas Coulter
6 years ago
“Great park to for the kids to play and walk the dogs. It's a nice place to have a family picnic or bring your own bbq. The grounds are in exceptional state and you need to take your rubbish away as there is no rubbish bins provided. This park is a five to ten minute drive to devonport for its cafes and beaches and historic villas and views of t Auckland city or you can go the other direction towards Belmont where there is small boutique shops and cafes.”
Tabs C
a year ago
“Awesome little park, great theme. Suitable for all ages. Play equipment but also loads of open grass for ball games or picnics.”
Tyler
2 years ago
“Brilliant park. Cool ship design. Lots of areas for the kids to explore and play.”
Amelia Allis
2 years ago
“Great new playground design. Safe and fun for our 2 and 4 year olds.”
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Overview
Montgomery Reserve sits off Montgomery Avenue in Belmont, well away from through traffic. The centrepiece is a boat-themed climbing structure reviewers call cool design, safe and well-maintained across a wide age range. Large grassy areas provide room for ball games, picnics, and BYO BBQ. A pétanque pitch offers adult activity alongside the playground. Dog-friendly with good walking space. Pram accessible. No bins on site — carry-in carry-out.
