Western Springs Reserve

Western Springs Reserve
Te Wai Ōrea
Park seating overlooking the lake at Western Springs
Interactive map of Western Springs Reserve
TypePublic park
LocationWestern Springs, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates36°51′50″S 174°43′23″E / 36.864°S 174.723°E / -36.864; 174.723
Area64 acres (0.26 km2)
Created1977 (1977)
Operated byAuckland Council
StatusOpen year round

Western Springs Reserve, also known as Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea, consists of a sanctuary for wildlife, surrounding a lake fed by the natural springs. There are walking paths surrounding the lake with bridges going across sections of it. Auckland Zoo, Museum of Transport & Technology and Western Springs Stadium are all situated around the park.

Park facilities include a playground, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, public toilets, drinking fountains, public artwork, the Circle of Friends Memorial Garden and the Fukuoka Garden.