Onepoto Domain

One of the best parks around in a busy residential area. I’ve been living in this area for nearly 8 years (or more can’t even remember now!) and they just keep improving this park for the better.
They have developed this awesome bike track for kids, complete with ramps and bridges and round about with stop signs (to teach them early about driving haha) and from the looks of it, all the kids in the neighbourhood LOVE it. I have tried skateboarding on this track and it’s definitely harder so stick to scooters and bikes.
The «big kids» playground is so EPIC with flying foxes (can never get too old for this but can be too tall as my bottom and legs will graze the bark), miniature climbing wall, tall tunnel slide, bridges, monkey bars oh my gosh you name it. Don’t fret! There’s a miniature playground for the little ones that’s more safe and to a smaller scale and and really cool swings (for babies, toddlers or the big kids like myself!)
For the adults or the more adventurous kiddies there’s a forestry/​bush walk that really cool to have in a residential jungle. And they’ve cleaned it up, made better, stronger and wider walking paths.
There’s a big field for soccer, lacrosse, rugby etc and biggish public toilets next to it. A big pond with water coming in from the harbour and ducks (sometimes cute little ducklings) swimming lounging around and sometimes people race their remote boats in it too! There’s a public BBQ by the miniature playground and also on weekends there’s a coffee and ice cream truck on standby!
There’s just so much going on in this park that you can never get bored and probably never want to leave until someone has to drag you out hahaha

What a brilliant, purpose-​built domain/​park located just off the bottom of Onewa Road, nearest the motorway on-​ramp. It’s landscape is child-​friendly crammed with swings, slides, picnic areas and pathways to ride scooters, bikes and trikes to your hearts’ content — while parents relax on the green, soaking up the sunshine. There are normally two icecream trucks on-​site that take eftpos (priced from $ 2.50 — $ 5). Lots of native NZ flax, trees and grass to enjoy and lots of photo opportunities! Heaps of parking, fab spot to experience!

Great park to hang out with the family.
Loooooved the flying fox. It’s not too high and feels pretty safe for all those who aren’t too sure about giving it a try. It looks like they’ve installed new bike ramps/​track which make riding around the park a bit more interesting, nothing too challenging.
The pond does tend to smell a bit (as ponds that aren’t fresh do) but only noticeable around the water area.

Onepoto Domain, lucky for me and my baby is only a 10 minute walk to from where we live. Located hidden just off Sylvan Ave in Northcote is this amazing park where you can feed ducks and eels in the pond, have picnics, sail your mini motored boat alongside the ducks, let the kids ride there bike, have the little one entertained for hours with the great playground on site, or just go for a jog. The list of what you can do here is enormous.
North Shore locals know Onepoto as just a great laid back, peaceful park, off the busy streets and perfect to enjoy with family and friends.
The domain also plays host to events such as Free Music in Parks, and an array of sports such as Cricket, Football and Group Sports.
I always enjoy Onepoto for my mother coffee groups with the babies, picnics with the family, feeding the ducks, and letting the kids explore.

It’s weird to think somewhere so beautiful and scenic and peaceful could be so damn close to the busy roads and junctions. This domain pretty much sleeps on the bottom of the motorway’s bed. Which, I think, makes it so special. I’ve used this place a few times to escape from that busy, stressful and somewhat depressing thing that is called real life. It’s a perfect place to sit, relax and forget about everything for a while before jumping back in your car and onto the motorway. Definitely a great spot for a picnic or for the kids to be set loose in. Next time your setting off on a work-​related mission or about to fetch the kids from school why not stop in here and take a moment to appreciate what an awesome spot is nestled in amongst the busy bustle of life.

This park has to be a well-​kept secret of the North Shore. It’s about 100 metres from the Onewa Rd motorway exit so only about 7 minutes drive from the city. Here you’ll find a running track, a pond for feeding the ducks, a couple of kid’s playgrounds and a playing field. There are some very clean looking public conveniences and the whole package is very pretty. If I had a dog or some kids, I would definitely take it/​them here to play.

I went past this park a few months ago and it really caught my attention and decided I would definitely have to pay it a visit.
It’s this cool park with bike tracks, a playground, a pond with wildlife and lots of areas for picnics. I think it’s great for the little ones and older ones who love bikes or scooters and want somewhere safe ride while enjoying the lush plants and landscaping. Also if your hubby or the little ones are into remote-​control yachts I saw some people having fun with those there.
Also if you are getting married in the area its also a lovely spot for some wedding photos.
While I was there also I noticed there was a hall which is available for hire — great place for a kids birthday party. Plan a special trip to this park for a bike-​ride or picnic, you won’t be disappointed.