Johnson Reserve is a neighbourhood park on Hobson Drive in Panmure, Auckland, looked after by Auckland Council and rated 3.8 by Google reviewers. Auckland's suburban reserves are the quiet workhorses of the city's green space — mown grass, a bench or two, and room for a walk, a kick-around or a picnic without the crowds of the big destination parks. Facilities vary widely from one reserve to the next: some carry playgrounds or off-leash dog areas, others are simply open lawn, so it pays to check the council's parks pages before a special trip. Locals tend to use them early or late in the day, and after sustained rain it's worth expecting a muddy patch or two, since mowing follows the weather. For people living around Panmure, Johnson Reserve is a handy patch of green close to home — the sort of place you wander down to rather than plan a day around.