WATEA RESERVE

ADDRESS DETAILS:
30 Haverstock Road, Sandringham.

ACCESS:
The park can be accessed by a flat path off Haverstock Road located between residential lots, or from a gravel path via Taumata Reserve.

DESCRIPTION:
This quiet, surprisingly spacious reserve has much to offer, from large flat areas to kick a ball, picnic areas and seating to relax on, as well as board walks and paths to meander amongst the many and variously planted enclaves. It is a popular dog off-leash park for those with fur babies, and has well located refuse bins, a poop bag dispenser off path, as well as a cage type reusable bag dispenser at the Haverstock Road entrance. The park has a small wetland area at the base of the hill, some of which is planted (and some of which is just soggy grass in the winter months), so a towel for an off-leash dog or toddler is a good idea. Pukeko, rosella and tui provide delight for twitchers.

TOPOGRAPHY:
Flat grassed areas, boggy/wetland areas and hilly upper slopes. Surrounded on all sides by houses that back onto the park.

FEATURES:
Picnic tables and board walks through native planting and mature exotic trees- notable for its locally cared for fruit trees (including banana, apple, pear, oranges, limes, plums and feijoas). The upper slopes of the Reserve link directly through to the playground of Taumata Reserve, should your children need more than nature and
boardwalks to run and jump upon.

RECOMMENDED FOR:
Dog lovers, picnics, strolling, bird watching and foraging for food (please be considerate and leave some for others to enjoy).