Cornelian Park is a neighbourhood park on Cornelian Crescent in Half Moon Bay, Manukau City, Auckland, and it holds a 5.0 Google rating. A good local park earns its keep through the basics — open grass for a kickabout, some shade, a seat or two and a path that makes the walk feel worthwhile. Locals usually time their visits for early morning or late afternoon, when the sun is gentler and the grounds are quieter, and it is worth giving the grass a day or two to dry out after heavy Auckland rain. Dog owners should also remember that Auckland Council sets leash rules park by park, so the signs at the gate are worth a glance. For locals around Half Moon Bay, Cornelian Park puts a simple patch of green within easy reach in this waterfront corner of Manukau.