Tahaki Reserve is a hillside park at 250 Mount Eden Rd in Mount Eden, Auckland, rated 4.6 from 335 Google reviews. An earlier listing describes an off-leash area for dogs, a large playground for children and city views. Reviewers mention a flying fox, climbing frames, toilets and a walk of about 15 minutes to the Mount Eden summit, and one notes limited parking.
A good city park works for more than one kind of visitor. Look for a playground with equipment for different ages, clear boundaries or signs for off-leash dog areas, and toilets and parking nearby. Go early on weekends, when parking is easier and the park is quieter, and bring water and sun protection for the walk up the hill. Dog owners should keep dogs on a lead outside the off-leash area and clean up after them.
For a family outing or a dog walk close to Mount Eden, Tahaki Reserve on Mount Eden Rd is a handy local park.