May Road War Memorial Park
Also known as Mt Roskill War Memorial Park
13 May Road, Mount Roskill
About May Road War Memorial Park
May Road War Memorial Park is an open space, combining sports fields, community facilities, and areas for quiet contemplation.
Named after early settler Joseph May, the War Memorial title was added to the park in 1955 following the opening of the War Memorial Hall.
The War Memorial Hall has two bookable rooms for functions. There are also many bookable sports fields.
The Lovelock Track, an all-weather synthetic track, is available to the public and home to Owairaka Athletics Club. Built in 1961, the track is named after New Zealand's first Olympic gold medallist on the track, Jack Lovelock. You can access the track from the Sandringham Road Extension.
You’ll also find a playground, skate park, basketball courts, and all-ages fitness equipment area near the main car park.
Te Auaunga Oakley Creek runs through the park, flanked by a shared pathway.
The Wesley Markets are held in the Gifford Avenue carpark every Tuesday and Friday.
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 May Road War Memorial Park
- Mobility parking ‑ Accessible parking spaces are available at the Sandringham Road extension and May Road car parks on a first-come-first-serve basis. May Road gates open from 6am to 8pm in summer and 6am to 7pm in winter, and Sandringham Road extension gates open from 6am to 11pm daily.
- Pedestrian access ‑ 24 hours
- Car parks ‑
This park has five car parks with entrances off:
- May Road - gates open from 6am to 8pm in summer and 6am to 7pm in winter
- Gifford Avenue (numbers 1 and 40) - gates and bollards open from 6am to 8pm in summer and 6am to 7pm in winter
- Denny Avenue - bollards open from 6am to 8pm in summer and 6am to 7pm in winter
- Sandringham Road extension - gates open from 6am to 11pm daily.
- Wheel chair access ‑ This park is well connected with mostly accessible footpaths. However, some are steep in places.
What to see and do at May Road War Memorial Park
- Picnic tables ‑ Located near the playground at the May Road end of the park.
- Bus stop ‑ The closest bus stop is at the Sandringham Road extension entrance. Others are a short walk away.
- Fitness equipment ‑ Fitness equipment is inside the park.
- Drinking fountain ‑ Drinking fountain is near the playground and skatepark and near the community hall.
- Skatepark ‑
Located next to the playground at the May Road entrance.
Skate park safety rules
Our skate parks are not supervised.
Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:
- Wear a well-fitting helmet and other protective gear.
- Skate to your ability – don't try new tricks until you're confident.
- Don't sit in or walk through the skating area.
- Skate parks are for everyone – take turns, be courteous and have fun!
Mt Roskill War Memorial Park accessible map
Map of Mt Roskill War Memorial Park accessible map
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