Te PoiStarling Park
34-44 Glen Road, Ranui

About Starling Park

Starling Park - Drinking fountain and a path leading to the basketball court. Photo credit: Tracey Hodder.

This is a large flat grass reserve with recreation options for all ages. A good network of paths connect the sports fields, playground, toilets and entrances to the park. There are plenty of trees around the border of the park to find shelter for a picnic or to relax with a book.

Access the car park from Glen Road. Pedestrians can also access from Starling and Frostbite places, and multiple entrances along Waitemata Drive.

A car park, toilets, playground, skate park, basketball court, sports fields and fitness equipment are inside the park.

Follow the 900m loop Starling Park Path around the park.

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 Starling 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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Off-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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	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 Starling Park

Starling Park - Playground with climbing rings, swing seats, round monkey bars, climbing wall and slides. Photo credit: Tracey Hodder.

A playground with lots of interesting structures, including round monkey bar, a circular climbing frame and, three slides – and one of best basket swings in town. Skateboard park nearby.

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

Climbing
Sliding
Rocking
Swinging

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

No shade, bring sunscreen and hat.

Facilities at Starling Park

Car park

Access from Glen Road. Gate open 7am to 9pm daily.

Picnic tables

Scattered along the Waitemata Drive side of the park.

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountains are near the playground and skatepark and near the club house..

Toilets

Located between the car park and sports fields. Open 7am to 9pm daily.

Skatepark

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!

Mobility parking

An accessible parking space is available next to the club rooms. Access from Glen Road. Gate open 7am to 9pm daily.

Fitness equipment

Fitness equipment is inside the park.

Activities at Starling Park

Fitness stations

Uneven parallel bars, high and low push up bars, and leg stretch equipment is near the basketball court and skate park at the Waitemata Drive entrance.

Basketball

The half-court is next to the skate park at the Waitemata Drive side of Starling Park.

Skating

There are bank ramps and grind rails in the middle of the park while the quarter pipes are towards the south east 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!

Te PoiStarling Park34-44 Glen Road, Ranui

About Starling Park

Te PoiStarling Park
34-44 Glen Road, Ranui