Eastdale Reserve — Attraction in Whau

The name of this reserve reflects the original name of the street it is on, Avondale Road East, or 'East Dale'. It is at the base of the Rosebank Peninsula, and next to the Avondale School campus. There are five sports fields used for athletics, cricket and football. A playground, basketball hoop, fitness equipment, and large open spaces provide more recreational opportunities for the whole family. A looped perimeter path provides access to the playground, toilet, changing rooms, picnic tables, benches, and a barbecue. Established trees around the border of the reserve provide shelter in winter and shade in summer. Large events often take place at the reserve. Access the car park from Eastdale Road. Pedestrians can also access from Rosebank Road. The nearest bus stop is outside 224a...

This reserve in Avondale is easy to reach. Has a parking place for about 25 vehicles. Looked like a well maintained facility. Has a walking track around the main Green which is about 1.3 km. Found it to be a wee bit narrow and 'uncomfortable' when people walking from the opposite direction - specially in the current situation. Had to get off onto the grass to accommodate walkers coming in from the other side. The track also has benches along the path for those who just want to sit and enjoy the dusk taking over among the sounds of birds, children and young indulging in their sports or games. When you are ready to leave, that feeling of spending a little more time is guaranteed to...

Big reserve with many cricket pitches, boundries well marked and a correct distance from the batsman. The grounds are not maintained and cut very well and the landscape is very uneven. Many dips and small hills are present where matches are played (Artificial pitches only) there is also one pitch that is slanted and very hard to play on. These pitches will be suitable for junior cricket though. The only reason this gets 4 stars is that the senior grass pitches are maintained well and the...