Western Springs Lakeside
859 Great North Road, Western Springs

About Western Springs Lakeside

Western Springs Lakeside - The elephant can be seen through the fence by the playground.

This is a large popular central park with a lake in the middle.

Enjoy a walk around the park or lake or find a spot for a picnic.

There are plenty of opportunities to view birds up close, including ducks, geese and pūkeko. Please enjoy the bird life, but do not feed them. Feeding them unsuitable food, like bread, can cause poor nutrition and spread disease. It artificially increases the size of the population and leads to overcrowding, and unnatural and aggressive behaviour.

The park is adjacent to Auckland Zoo and MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology).

Access from the car park at the entrance to the zoo off Motions Road or the car park on Stadium Road. Pedestrians can also access from Great North, Motions, Stadium and West View roads.

Toilets and changing rooms, car park, picnic tables and seating, and drinking fountains are inside the park.

Follow the 1.75km Western Springs Path around 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.

What to see and do at Western Springs Lakeside

Drinking fountain
Picnic tables
BBQ ‑ Electric BBQs

Map of Western Springs Lakeside

Map of Map of Western Springs Lakeside

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Dog walking at Western Springs Lakeside

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

Park areas
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
On-leash
All times
On the playground
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
Image of dog sign All TimesAll Times
On-leash
All times

Park areas
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	On-leash All times

On the playground
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	Prohibited All times

Near the playground
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	On-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

Map of Western Springs Lakeside

Map of Map of Western Springs Lakeside

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Playgrounds at Western Springs Lakeside

Western Springs Lakeside - Giant basket swing.

This playground sits amongst the trees and has an 'ecological escape' theme. The play equipment reflects aspects of the natural environment such as acorns and vines.

You will find bird footprints and eel shapes in the footpaths and wet pour patterning.

The playground paths have textured sections, bumps and ramps. These double as an informal learn to ride track for children on scooters and bikes.

The playground is on the northern side of the lake near the zoo car park.

Playground safety rules and tips

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

Playgrounds are risky and designed to challenge – always supervise children.
Use play equipment as it is intended.
Playgrounds are for everyone – respect others, take turns.

Summer tips:

Playground surfaces get hot – check before using and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Play when it’s cool and avoid the heat of the day.
Be sunsmart.

Age group

Suitable for:

Preschool
Junior
Senior

Type of play

Balancing
Climbing
Crawling
Nature play
Sound play
Spinning
Swinging

Playground Surface

BarkRubber

Shade

Shade sails are provided over the junior play area. These are taken down in winter months.

Nearby trees provide additional shade, though this doesn't cover the playground.

Fencing

Not fenced

Accessible features at this playground

Ground level safety surfacing provides easy access to the:

junior play module
rocker
hill climb
embankment slide
giant basket swing and
rotating net spinner.

Sound play is accessible from the main concrete path.

Map of Western Springs Lakeside

Map of Map of Western Springs Lakeside

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Western Springs Lakeside859 Great North Road, Western Springs

About Western Springs Lakeside

What to see and do at Western Springs Lakeside

Map of Western Springs Lakeside

Map of Map of Western Springs Lakeside

Western Springs Lakeside
859 Great North Road, Western Springs