Premier Reserve is a neighbourhood park at 26 Premier Ave in Point Chevalier, Auckland, holding a solid 4.0 rating on Google. A good suburban reserve is judged on the everyday things — mown grass, mature trees for shade, a seat or two, and enough open space for kids, dogs and a casual kickabout. Each of Auckland's reserves carries its own dog rules, so it pays to read the council signage at the gate rather than assume; leash-only, off-leash and seasonal bans can all sit within a few streets of each other. Regulars tend to come early or late in the day, when the grounds are cooler and quieter, and they quickly learn which corners drain well after a stretch of rain. For Point Chevalier locals, Premier Reserve is the kind of handy green space that slides easily into the daily dog-walk or school-run loop.