De Havilland Park is a neighbourhood park on Everglade Drive in Goodwood Heights, Auckland, and carries a 4.5 rating on Google. A good suburban park earns its keep through the small things: open grass that drains after rain, a stretch of shade for summer picnics, a flat path for scooters and prams, and seating placed where parents can keep an eye on the play equipment. Regulars tend to know the rhythm of the place — early mornings belong to dog walkers, the school run brings families through, and weekends see barbecues and ball games claim the flatter corners. It also pays to check the signage for dog rules and to see how a park handles itself after a week of rain. Set among the residential streets of Goodwood Heights in Manukau, De Havilland Park gives locals a handy green escape within walking distance of home.