Melville Park
249-259 Gillies Avenue, Epsom

About Melville Park

Melville Park – Epsom Remuera Croquet Club with the cricket and playing fields in the background.

Acquired by the former Auckland City Council in 1917, this park was named after Auckland's first woman councillor, Ellen Melville. It is an attractive open space surrounded by mature trees.

A good network of paths link Gillies Avenue and St Andrews Road, and loop around the playing fields. Accessible toilets, the playground, picnic tables and seating are at the St Andrews Road entrance.

The park gained an early reputation as a women's sports ground when it became home to the:

Epsom Croquet Club
Auckland Women's Cricket Association
Auckland Women’s Hockey Association.

It is now mostly used by the Epsom Croquet Club and for women’s cricket. The Melville Cricket Pavilion is inside the Saint Andrews Road entrance.

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. Visit 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.

Melville Park

Melville Park accessible map

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Dog walking at Melville Park

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.

On the playground
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
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On-leash
All times
On the sports field
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Prohibited
All times
This covers all sports surfaces.
Near the sports field
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On-leash
All times
This covers areas near any sports surface when in use.
Park areas
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On-leash
All times

On the playground
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	Prohibited All times

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

On the sports field
Image of dog sign	All TimesAll Times
	Prohibited All times

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

Park areas
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.

Melville Park

Melville Park accessible map

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Playgrounds at Melville Park

Melville Park - Wooden playground under the trees with climbing equipment, swings and slides. Photo credit: J Grigg.

A lovely circular playground surrounded by mature trees. It features climbing ropes, and two wooden towers with climbing ladders, seesaw, and slide.

There is also an elaborate wooden structure for climbing adventures and standalone basket swing.

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

Sliding
Climbing
Rocking
Swinging

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Some shade, bring sunscreen and hat.

Melville Park

Melville Park accessible map

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Facilities at Melville Park

Croquet

The park is used by the Epsom Croquet Club. For information about how to get involved with the club, visit the Epsom Remuera Croquet Club website.

Football

The playing fields are marked for football in the winter. Find out how to book our sports facilities.

Bus stops

There are a number of bus stops and services within easy walking distance of the park.

Seating

There is seating available near the playground, and along the path between St Andrews Road and Gillies Avenue.

Cricket

The playing fields are marked for cricket in the summer. Find out how to book our sports facilities.

Melville Cricket Pavillion

Located inside the St Andrews Road entrance and overlooks the cricket grounds. Find out when the kitchen and other facilities are available for hire.

Parking

Thre is parking inside the Gillies Avenue entrance, and on the road along the St Andrews Road side of the park.

Picnic tables

Located near the playground.

Limited mobility toilets

There is an accessible toilet attached to the Melville Cricket Pavilion. Open 6am to 11pm daily.

Melville Park249-259 Gillies Avenue, Epsom

About Melville Park

Animals

Alcohol

Smokefree parks

Waste

Outdoor fires

Melville Park

Melville Park accessible map

Melville Park
249-259 Gillies Avenue, Epsom