This must surely be one of Auckland's most sprawling parks. It's MASSIVE. However you feel about…read moreKeith Hay and his conservative Christian politics (although non-Aucklanders may have never heard of him), this big green space is pretty cool. It is home to two of Auckland's most iconic amateur sports clubs Three Kings United Football and TriStar Gymnastics. It is also where you'll find Cameron Pool, the Eden Roskill Cricket Club and Akarana Golf Course, as well as several playgrounds and some nice paths and wide open spaces to walk the dog or just get some outdoor exercise. The playing fields must be some of the most well used in the city as they are totally swarmed on Saturday mornings for the TKU soccer games. There's even a regular sausage sizzle, coffee van and merchandise stand. I always think we are so lucky in Auckland to have so much greenery and Keith Hay Park is a great example of this.

Keith Hay park played a massive part in my life when I first moved to Auckland. It was adjoined to…read moremy intermediate school (Waikowhai Intermediate,) as well as across the road from Roskill Grammar. Keith Hay Park played host to many memorable games of soccer for me over the years - I remember doing the Wynton Rufer academy and failing to do 15 juggles continually, while getting watched by the whole course. A little bit embarassing. Keith Hay Park is huge - if i remember correctly there are 15 full sized soccer piches on it, as well as a few cricket pitches and batting nets. It also serves as a home for Cameron Pools and the gymnastic centre, so it really serves as a centrepiece, one size fits all sporting destination.

Located in on the corner of Mt Eden Road and Mt Albert Road, Three Kings Park is situated next to…read morethe Three Kings Shopping Plaza. It is a venue for sports such as cricket, soccer (football) and athletics. There is a basketball hoop in the park, toilets and even tennis courts. The tennis courts are available for public use free of charge - except on certain mornings when the courts are reserved (see photo). Three ashphalt courts are available. If you're wanting a hit, make sure you bring your own tennis balls as there doesn't seem to be a sports shop nearby. While the few cheap stores in the plaza sell what look like tennis balls, one worker thankfully told me "don't use them to play tennis, they won't bounce." The park is used for community events also such as 'Music In Parks' - I saw some of Tim Finn's set there there last year (on the way home from doing my grocery shopping)!

A team and I hosted Miss Africa Auckland 2012 at Alexandra Park and everything went smoothly thanks…read moreto the Jacquie who was the event coordinator at Alexandra Park. Jacquie answered all our questions, assisted us in drawing a stage after the one we had originally requested was too big for the room. She managed to set up the hall using diagrams and worked closely with the lightning and stage crew to make sure that everything was working from the sound system to the lights. Jacquie went out of her way to ensure that everything we asked was there and because it was christmas, we even had fairy lights around the room and a christmas tree at the front.

I recently attended a 2 day conference at Alexandra Park. I attend a few conference through work…read moreand have to say the food and staff at Alexandra Park were better than most four/five star hotels. To end the conference we had dinner and enjoyed a race night. It was my first time going to Alexandra park and will definitely go back and recommend to friends.

Glendowie Tennis Club is great for all levels of tennis players, from beginners to the next Rafa…read moreNadal. Located next to Churchill Park, Glendowie Tennis Club provides a peaceful environment to develop your skills, helping to ease that tension after those tough umpire calls. The Club provides various nights catering to different skills and age groups, with Junior tennis on Friday evenings, Midweek Ladies and Veterans during the week and Mens Over Thirtys, on Thursday nights. The buoyant social aspect of the club helps to create a welcoming atmosphere and tight-knit community in the club with the bar and big screen proving to be very enjoyable additional elements.

Going to Kiwitea Street is an inspiring experience. You feel like you could be in an English movie…read moreabout soccer hooligans as you walk down the street in the home colors of either Auckland FC or Central United. As you take your place next to the pitch you realise that this is what a football stadium is supposed to be - close to the action and where standing is encouraged. Apparently Kiwitea Street boasts the "finest football pitch in New Zealand," and based on my observations compared to certain other parks, I'd believe it. Games are cheap to go watch - 10 dollars being the usual. There is a game on most weekends - as there are both a summer league and a winter league that run consequently. If you live nearby, or really anywhere in Central Auckland, its worth coming along to watch a game - the quality might not be the highest but the passion of both the fans and players more then makes up for it.

We've only joined the West End Tennis Club this year but we're already big fans. Far from being…read morepretentious and snooty (despite the proximity to Herne Bay) the club is fresh faced and fun, with decent coaches and a friendly vibe. There never seems to be a wait for court use, and the grounds are well maintained. Parking is easy, either on Fife Street or next to Cox's Bay reserve.

This is a very well utilized tennis club with eight quality tennis courts and tidy clubroom…read more On a recent visit to the club we played the local women, coming out top on the day. Very friendly players all around and keen to see us looked after on their home ground. While waiting for team two to finish their game we sat on the upstairs covered deck where we had a birds-eye view of the courts. This tennis club has been around for a long time and the membership is strong. If you are a local and love tennis I'd recommend popping in if you've not already done so.

When I was looking at tennis clubs near Mt Eden this was one of the most affordable that I found…read more They have five astro-court tennis courts, with lights which are in good condition. I did go along to the social tennis on Tuesday night and found it fun. I enjoyed the doubles tennis and everyone was friendly. I lucked out because it was the first Tuesday of the month it was a barbecue night after the tennis - even desserts had been brought along to share! From what I could gather it was a very social tennis club with various events on throughout the year besides playing tennis, such as hosting a quiz night etc. For one reason or another I have not actually become a member. But Winstone Park Tennis will more than likely be the one, if and when I do decide to join a tennis club.