| Western Springs Reserve | |
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| Te Wai Ōrea | |
 Park seating overlooking the lake at Western Springs | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°51′50″S 174°43′23″E / 36.864°S 174.723°E |
| Area | 64 acres (0.26 km2) |
| Created | 1977 |
| Operated by | Auckland Council |
| Status | Open year round |
Western Springs Reserve, also known as Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea, consists of a sanctuary for wildlife, surrounding a lake fed by the natural springs. There are walking paths surrounding the lake with bridges going across sections of it. Auckland Zoo, Museum of Transport & Technology and Western Springs Stadium are all situated around the park.
Park facilities include a playground, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, public toilets, drinking fountains, public artwork, the Circle of Friends Memorial Garden and the Fukuoka Garden.[1]