TiakinaSister Rene Shadbolt Park
Also known as Shadbolt Park

130 Portage Road, New Lynn

About Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park - Basketball half-court with the skate park in the background.

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park is a long, narrow sports park. It was renamed in 1942 after Sister Rene Shadbolt, a New Zealand nurse who served in the Spanish Civil War.

A gravel path starts by the playground at the northern end of the park and goes toward the bush area. It connects with a path that runs down the eastern side of the park to the skate park and basketball half-court. You can walk through to the adjoining Craigavon Park from the southern end.

Access the car park from Connaught Street. Pedestrians can also access from Portage Road, and Kinross and Connell streets.

Follow the 1.5km Sister Rene Shadbolt Path around the perimeter of the park.

The Te Whau Pathway also runs along Portage Road on the western side of this park.

Accessible features at this park

Accessible, concrete paths link the sports fields and the car park. The gravel path is mostly flat but has some stairs so is more challenging for those with access needs.

There are accessible parking spaces in the car park. These are close to the accessible toilets.

Clubs at this park

The park is home to the Suburbs Rugby Football Club.

You need to know

Animals

Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all Auckland Council regional parks' bookable sites and accommodation. The exception is registered aid dogs. You will need to advise our staff at time of booking if you have a registered aid dog for an exemption.
Dogs must be on leash at all times in all other areas of our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.

Alcohol

Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
We may ask you and your group to leave the park and terminate your permit.

Smokefree regional parks

Our regional parks are smoke-free.
Please observe this while staying on or using our regional parks.

Waste

All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region.

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

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Dog walking at Sister Rene Shadbolt 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
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
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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

Dog access rules for other public places

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

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

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Playgrounds at Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park - Set of three swings, including an accessible basket swing.

This is a small playground located at the northern end of Sister Rene Shadbolt Park. It has a bark safety surface with timber edging and includes a swing and climbing frame.

Access the playground from Portage Road. There is parking available on Portage Road, and off-street parking further south next to the clubrooms.

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

Type of play

Swinging
Balancing
Climbing
Sliding

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

Partially shaded by trees. Remember to take a hat and sunscreen.

Fencing

Not fenced

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

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Facilities at Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Limited mobility toilets

Accessible toilets are on the edge of a wide footpath by the car park. There is ramp access from the sports field. Open 7am to 12midnight Monday to Friday, 7am to 1.30am Saturday and 7am to 9pm Sunday.

Pedestrian access

24 hours

Seating

Seating is available along the path on the western side of the park, and by the playground, skate park and toilets.

Car park

Access the car park from Portage Road. Gates open 7am to 12midnight Monday to Friday, 7am to 1.30am Saturday and 7am to 9pm Sunday.

Skatepark

Located near the intersection of Portage Road and Kinross Street.

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!

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountain is on the footpath by the toilets.

Toilets

Located next to the car park. Open 7am to 12midnight Monday to Friday, 7am to 1.30am Saturday and 7am to 9pm Sunday.

Mobility parking

Accessible parking spaces are close to the toilets. Gates open 7am to 12midnight Monday to Friday, 7am to 1.30am Saturday and 7am to 9pm Sunday.

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

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Activities at Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Basketball

The half-court is next to the skate park at the intersection of Portage Road and Kinross Street.

Skating

This popular skate park comes with concrete stairs, a grind rail, a funbox and plenty more.

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!

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

PDF download1.57MB

TiakinaSister Rene Shadbolt ParkAlso known as Shadbolt Park

About Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Accessible features at this park

Clubs at this park

Animals

Alcohol

Smokefree regional parks

Waste

Outdoor fires

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park

Sister Rene Shadbolt Park accessible map

TiakinaSister Rene Shadbolt Park
Also known as Shadbolt Park