- Walk, run or ride the shared paths, or try the free nine-hole disc golf course.
- Join local disc golf, hockey, softball or football at one of North Shore’s sports clubs.
- Get involved in community planting days, working bees and a food garden.
- Have your say on future park improvements.
Whether you’re keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to the environment, Rosedale Park offers plenty of reasons to head outdoors.
Spanning more than 50 hectares on Auckland’s North Shore, the park is one of Upper Harbour’s key sport and recreation hubs. Shared walking and cycling paths make it a popular spot for a casual stroll, lunchtime run or family bike ride, while open green spaces provide room to relax or kick a ball around.
The park is home to a free nine-hole disc golf course, offering a fun and accessible activity for all ages. Auckland Disc Golf Club is hosting a club day at the course on 28 February, giving newcomers a chance to give it a go.
A hub for sport
Organised sport is at the heart of Rosedale Park. On any given afternoon or weekend, the fields and diamonds are filled with players, supporters and volunteers helping games and trainings run smoothly.
North Harbour Hockey Chief Executive Michelle Bentham says the park plays a vital role in bringing the hockey community together.
“North Harbour Hockey is home to 10 clubs and runs all hockey on the North Shore. Each winter we see nearly 5,000 players taking part, from kids as young as four right through to players in their eighties. It’s a genuinely inclusive sport, with strong representation from both women and men and opportunities for people of all abilities.
“If you want to see that spirit in action, come along to the NZ Masters Tournaments from 22 to 28 February and support these inspiring athletes who are still playing the game they love,” says Michelle Bentham, Chief Executive, North Harbour Hockey.
Softball players of all ages take to the park’s diamonds, from junior teams on Saturday mornings to social slow-pitch evenings during the week.
Albany United FC, the largest football club in the wider Albany area, caters for social and competitive players, creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved.
“Albany United FC is proud to call Rosedale Park home. It’s more than just a football ground — it’s a true community space where families gather, kids play, teams train, and friends connect. Whether you’re here for sport, a walk, a coffee, or a weekend event, Rosedale Park is a place for everyone to enjoy,” says Albany United FC Club President Garry Trewin.
Investing in the park’s future
Ongoing investment from the Upper Harbour Local Board helps Rosedale Park keep pace with a growing community, supports upgrades to sports facilities, walkways and environmental projects.
Plans are being explored for a new off-leash dog area, with community feedback open until Friday 9 March on the AK Have Your Say website.
Care for the environment
Rosedale Park is not just a place to play sport — it is also a place to care for the environment.
Te Hōnonga a Iwi – Restoring Rosedale Park works with volunteers to support planting, maintenance and ecological restoration, including regenerating native ngahere and caring for a māra kai / food garden. Community working bees and planting days offer practical ways for locals to get involved.
“We’re working to restore the ecological health of Rosedale Park while strengthening community connection to the land.
“It’s amazing to have local people and businesses in the area actively helping to regenerate native habitats, eliminate pest animals and plants, protect the park’s waterways and mitigate the impact of climate change.
“It’s inspiring to see how much can be achieved when the community comes together,” says Sheryl Blythen, Chair, Te Hōnonga a Iwi – Restoring Rosedale Park.
Active travel for all ages
Rosedale Park is also becoming a hub for sustainable travel and bike skills, thanks to the Travel Lightly Pop-Up events supported by the local board.
More than 300 people have taken part in two pop-ups, with another planned for May. Events include balance bikes, ramps and trail rides, free Lime scooter demos, and practical advice on bike maintenance and alternative travel apps.
With sport, recreation and restoration all happening in one place, Rosedale Park continues to be a space where people can get active, connect and make the most of their local park.
Get involved
Want to know more or join one of the park’s sports clubs and groups?
- Te Hōnonga a Iwi – Restoring Rosedale Park, visit restoringrosedalepark.org.nz
- North Harbour Hockey, visit harbourhockey.co.nz/our-clubs and 2026 Vantage National Masters Tournament
- Harbour Softball, visit northharboursoftball.co.nz
- Albany United Football, visit albanyunited.org
- Auckland Disc Golf Club, visit aucklanddiscgolf
To explore more Upper Harbour parks, visit the council website at Find a park or beach.
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