Secret Playground
📍 Flat Bush, Auckland
Free outdoor playground in Flat Bush with flying fox, multi-choice swings, turntable, adult exercise equipment, and picnic tables. Set on elevated ground with views across Ormiston and Flat Bush suburbs.
Lovely picnic area with table and seating, some exercise equipment for adults as well as playground with turntable, swings and zipline. Lots of grass for running around in also. Nice concrete paths to go for a walk or run. Even 2 rubbish bins in the vicinity. Be aware of smashed bottles and glass at times.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 5 and over who want a scenic, uncrowded playground with a genuine flying fox and strong swing setup. The elevated picnic setting and sunset views make it a destination rather than just a park stop. Scan for broken glass on arrival — reported by at least one reviewer as a hazard near the play area.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Petra P
3 years ago
“Lovely picnic area with table and seating, some exercise equipment for adults as well as playground with turntable, swings and zipline. Lots of grass for running around in also. Nice concrete paths to go for a walk or run. Even 2 rubbish bins in the vicinity. Be aware of smashed bottles and glass at times.”
Jeandre Zwart
3 years ago
“Just in the middle of nowhere but the flying fox goes hard and the swing is mad comfy. Sunset view from the swing is next level”
Vivasen Govender
5 months ago
“Always neat, clean and well maintained”
Chill Bot
a year ago
“me and my dad love walking here to play and have fun, the walk up is beautiful and i love how you can just immerse in the breeze of nature and look beyond the hills to see the beautiful suburbs of ormiston and flat bush. the benches come in really handy and the place has all the essentials for a family to enjoy their time, such as a nice table and seating area to enjoy a nice meal from maccas or a playground to keep the kids entertained. very pretty place, would vote 5 stars if it weren’t for the zipline closing down.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Secret Playground sits on elevated ground in Flat Bush with views across Ormiston and Flat Bush suburbs — the swing view at sunset is specifically called out by reviewers. Equipment includes a flying fox, large swing set, turntable, and adult exercise stations. Picnic tables, concrete paths, and two rubbish bins are on-site. The playground is consistently described as neat and well-maintained. Smashed glass has been reported in the area, so a quick scan before play is worthwhile.
