Grey Lynn Park
69-71 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

About Grey Lynn Park

Grey Lynn Park - Basketball half-court and hoop.

Grey Lynn Park is a popular 10.5 hectare park surrounded by established trees and has plenty of recreational activities to suit the whole family.

The playground is a great spot for children to stretch their legs – they'll love the balancing logs, flying fox and climbing frames. There is also plenty of open space to run around or kick a ball. During the summer check out the free outdoor Grey Lynn Paddling pool for toddlers. This is fully fenced and monitored by a trained lifeguard.

For older kids there is an asphalt pump track, a basketball half-court by the paddling pool, and multi-use courts (basketball, tennis, volleyball and netball) at the northern end of the park, and a skate ramp.

Access from Elgin, Arnold, Dickens, Dryden, Farrar, Rose and Schofield streets, Murdoch Road and Williamson Avenue. You will need to park on the road.

Accessible toilets, changing rooms (owned by Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club), fitness equipment, picnic tables and seating, and drinking fountains are also inside the park.

Follow the 5.6km Grey Lynn Greenway Path from Williamson Avenue to Coxs Bay 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.

Dog walking at Grey Lynn 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
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Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
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On-leash
All times
On the sports field
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Prohibited
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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
Northern park areas
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Off-leash
All times
This covers the triangular area north of the path between Dryden and Arnold Streets.
Other areas
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Off-leash
All times
This covers the triangular area between Baildon and Dryden Streets.

On the playground
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	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

Near the sports field
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	On-leash All times

Park areas
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	On-leash All times

Northern park areas
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	Off-leash All times

Other areas
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	Off-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

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

Playgrounds at Grey Lynn Park

Grey Lynn Park - Pipe for crawling through and climbing over.

This playground has plenty to offer, including a paddling pool, a flying fox, a skate half-pipe, a half basketball court, and places to lock up bikes.

There are large amounts of grassy green space beneath trees and organised sports fields. At the opposite end of the park there is a full basketball court, a tennis court, two netball hoops, and exercise equipment.

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
Youth

Type of play

Climbing
Rocking
Spinning
Sliding
Swinging

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Trees near the playground offer some shade but the play spaces are not shaded.

Facilities at Grey Lynn Park

Skatepark

The skate ramp and half pipe are near the Williamson Avenue end of the park.

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!

Picnic tables

Near the playground at the Williamson Avenue end of the park.

Fitness equipment

Located near Dryden Street at the northern end of the park.

Car park

Access from Elgin Street. Open 6am to 11pm in summer and 7am to 9pm in winter.

Paddling pool

The paddling pool is near the Grosvenor Street entrance to the park. It is open 11am to 6pm daily from early December to mid-March (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). The pool is covered by shade sails and has a trained lifeguard on duty.

Outdoor shower

Located by the paddling pool.

Toilets and changing room

Located by the courts at the Dryden Street end of the park and the paddling pool at the Williamson Avenue end. Open 6am to 11pm in summer and 7am to 9pm in winter. Changing rooms by the sports fields are open for scheduled sports bookings.

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountains are near the playground, courts and paddling pool.

Sculptures

You can view an interesting and varied collection of sculptures from nine local artists. You’ll find these spread along the eastern side of the park, close to the Rose Road entrance.

Activities at Grey Lynn Park

Fitness stations

The fitness equipment is by the basketball court and pump track accessed from the northern end of Dryden Street.

Cycling

The Grey Lynn Pump Track is suitable for all ages. It includes twists, turns and jumps perfect for BMX bikes, mountain bikes, skateboards and scooters.

Basketball

There are multi-use courts at the northern end of the park by the pump track and a half-court towards the southern end by the paddling pool.

Skating

Grey Lynn Park skate park has a half pipe.

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!

Tennis

There is a combined court towards the northern end of the park.

Volleyball

There are two courts on either side of play equipment towards the northern end of the park.

Grey Lynn Park69-71 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

About Grey Lynn Park

Grey Lynn Park
69-71 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn