Arthur S Richards Memorial Park
43 Parau Street, Mount Roskill
About Arthur S Richards Memorial Park
Small local park with a playground and seating.
Pedestrian access is from Parau Street, and Scout Avenue. A good network of paths join the two entrances.
One of the reserve's most prominent features is a magnificent collection of large mature trees including:
- oak
- gums
- pōhutukawa
- tōtara
- magnolias
- norfolk pine.
You will also see and hear magpies, pigeons, rainbow lorikeet, tūī and ruru (morepork).
The park is part of the Three Kings Heritage Trail.
You can also join the Dominion Road Loop Path which passes the reserve.
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 Arthur S Richards Memorial Park
- Pedestrian access ‑ 24 hours
What to see and do at Arthur S Richards Memorial Park
- Seating ‑ Next to the playground and beside the paths throughout the park.
Contact us to report a problem at this park