Balmain Park

Devonport is home to numerous fantastic places to chill. It’s almost ridiculous how nice Devonport is, I bet if you read any review on here about something in Devonport, the writer will rave about the place.
Because it is so popular, you’ll often find that on a nice day you had the same idea as quite a few other people and it’ll seem a bit crowded. This is why i love Balmain Park so much. It is a bit hidden and is smaller, so it never feels very crowded.
Looking out over the beautiul Cheltenham Beach, Balmain Park is nestled neatly in between a line of old lovely Devonport villas on a street parallel to the beach. You wouldn’t really expect to find a park here, which adds to it’s charm.
I suppose from the outside it doesn’t really look like anything special, but I love a no frills park. If you’re looking for a bit of respite from the sand, you prefer to lie on grass, or are looking for a bit of shade to shelter under, Balmain Park is the place.
With a number of great takeaway options really near, including Bema — a fantastic Fish and Chip shop just up the road, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a lunchtime or evening meal in one of the most picturesque and peaceful places in Auckland.