AUCKLAND MUNICIPAL HANDBOOK
The Domain may be reached from the City by Symonds Street and across the Grafton Bridge or from Manukau Road, Parnell.
VICTORIA PARK (18 Acres).
On completion of the Freeman's Bay reclamation, an area fronting Patteson Street, belonging to the Harbour Board, was leased to the City Council at a small annual rental on March 11, 1901. This the Council formed into a reserve suitable for sports and large enough to permit five games of football to be played simultaneously. Courts for tennis, bowls, and croquet have also been made. Part of the area has been surrounded by a rock garden, and the tout ensemble is both effective and pleasing. Children have also been catered for, a complete outfit of rockabyes, ladders, Roman rings, swings for babies, giant strides, etc., having been presented by Mr. J. Court, a worthy citizen and ex-Councillor. A lady supervisor of games and an assistant have charge of this section.
BAYFIELD PARK (6 Acres).
Bayfield Park is situated near the Herne Bay tram terminus, and is held in abeyance for further development. It was purchased by the City Council on 29th September, 1906. Part of the ground is used by the Y.M.C.A. for tennis.
GREY LYNN PARK (Approx. 30 Acres).
This Park, which was presented to the Borough of Grey Lynn, in 1909, by the Bank of New Zealand, was
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