Gould Reserve
16 The Strand, Takapuna
About Gould Reserve
This small reserve sits between Takapuna Beach Reserve and the bottom of The Strand.
A good network of paths connect the two reserves providing access to all the facilities in the area. Check the Takapuna Beach Reserve page to read about the playgrounds, view photos, and learn more about the other facilities available.
Accessible bathroom facilities: Changing Places NZ has provided a fully accessible bathroom at this reserve. Visit the Changing Places website to find out how to access these facilities.
Safeswim: to check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
How to access Gould Reserve
- Mobility parking ‑ There is a mobility car parking space available at The Promenade car park and at the The Strand entrance to the park and beach.
- Pedestrian access ‑ Open 24 hours
- Parking ‑ There is parking for cars with and without trailers available at The Promenade. Time restrictions apply. Paid street parking available at The Strand. Check signs for timings and cost.
What to see and do at Gould Reserve
- Playground ‑
Large playground near The Strand at the southern end of the reserve. Check the details on the Takapuna Beach Reserve page.
- Picnic tables ‑ Feel free to set up your own picnic site. There are also picnic tables at Takapuna Beach Reserve, The Strand, Sanders Avenue and Park Avenue beach access points.
- Boat ramp ‑ Boat and dinghy ramps are off the The Strand and the Promenade car park. Car park available nearby has restrictions. Read signs available for time restrictions.
- Toilets and changing room ‑ There is a toilet block available with changing rooms. This is located by the main beach access on The Strand. Open 7am to 9pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.
- Drinking fountain ‑ Drinking fountain is next to the shower at Ewen Sreet.
- Outdoor shower ‑ There are five outdoor showers located at some of the access points to the beach on The Strand, Sanders and Park avenues, Ewen Street and Hauraki Road.
- Dinghy ramp ‑ Dinghy ramp at the end of O'Neills Road.
- Barbecues ‑ Barbecues are located near the playground and boat ramp.
Contact us to report a problem at this park