John Walker Park is a public park on John Walker Drive in Manurewa, Manukau City, Auckland, and holds a 4.5 Google rating from visitors. A suburban park earns its keep by doing the basics well: open grass for kicking a ball around, room for the dog, a bench in the shade. The quiet windows are early morning and towards dusk, when dog walkers and joggers have the place mostly to themselves; weekend mornings often belong to sports teams and families. Regulars tend to bring their own gear — a ball, a picnic rug — since a neighbourhood park offers little beyond open space, bins and seating. And after a good dose of Auckland rain, give the grass a day or two to dry out before counting on firm footing. For an easy stretch of fresh air without leaving Manurewa, John Walker Park is a well-liked local choice.