Jellicoe Park
1 Park Gardens, Onehunga
About Jellicoe Park
This Victorian style park is over 100 years old and known as the oldest in Onehunga. Originally known as Green Hill, it was renamed in 1921 to honour the Governor-General, Viscount Jellicoe.
The park has formal flower beds and century old trees, a fountain, memorial arches and historic buildings. The open spaces are perfect for recreational activities and picnics.
The park is home to the Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre.
Adjacent to the park you will see replica examples of Fencible Cottages built in 1847 to house military settlers who defended the city's southern flank. The Onehunga Blockhouse, is one of 10 small forts built in 1860 to protect Onehunga residents from perceived attacks by Maori. Both houses are open to public on the first and third Sunday of each month from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Access the park from Park Gardens. Pedestrians can also access from Grey Street and Quadrant Road.
A playground, toilets, car park, picnic tables and seating, walking tracks, a leisure centre and fencible cottages are inside the park.
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 Jellicoe Park
- Car park ‑ Access from the end of Park Gardens. Gate open 7am to 7.15pm daily.
What to see and do at Jellicoe Park
- Picnic tables ‑ By the playground.
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