Melville Park
249-259 Gillies Avenue, Epsom
About Melville Park
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.
How to access Melville Park
- Parking ‑ Thre is parking inside the Gillies Avenue entrance, and on the road along the St Andrews Road side of the park.
What to see and do 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.
- Picnic tables ‑ Located near the playground.
- Drinking fountain ‑ There is a drinking fountain by the St Andrews Road entrance.
Melville Park accessible map
Map of Melville Park accessible map
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