Albert Park is a public park located in central Auckland. Access to the park is through pathways off Kitchener Street, Wellesley Street, Princes Street and Bowen Avenue.

The park is located on the site of the former Albert Barracks which was built back in 1845. The current park was laid out in the 1880s after a public competition to decide its design was won by architect James Slater.

At the corner of the park lies the Auckland Art Gallery and gardens, while visitors can also check out the original park-keepers cottage which is now a museum. Other features inlcudes a bronze statue of Queen Victoria, a large bandstand, cast iron fountain and many other artworks and memorials,

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Albert Park is set in a great location - nice and close to town, AUT and the University.  If you've got a spare hour or so to fill in, it's a great area to hang out in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.  I love the big trees with their gnarly tree roots and branches.  The overbridge which you can cross over to AUT on is also really handy.  A well thought out park which has seen many occasions over the year, I'm sure!

Comment by KL
Great review :)

Albert Park is a great place to hang while youre inbetween classes at Auck Uni or AUT. There is a lot of history there too to explore. The only problem with this park is that some of the trees, when they fruit, disperse very gross little berries everywhere which get squished all over the footpaths and can make it difficult to sit without a blanket. Otherwise its lovely in summer when the fountain is working.

Comment by KL
Nice review :)

Love the lantern festival each yr

Comment by KL
Me too :)

What's not to like about Albert Park? well kept flower beds, statues, a water fountain. Public toilets, art installments. pathways that take you to a side of the city you might not have ventured to before. Close to cafes, library , art gallery and university. Quite often have good events in the summer time, when the alcohol ban is relaxed.

Comment by KL
Great review :)

I love this place it is a haven in the city.  Pity that speakers corner is now seldom used.

Comment by KL
Must go soon :)