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The Park is named after the Shepherd family who farmed here for several generations. Shepherds Park consists of 14 hectares of land.
The adjoining headland area, which is being restored to its original coastal bush environment, is well serviced by easy walking paths and tracks.
The Headland entrance is at the foot of Cresta Ave. Proceed up the trail to the large rimu tree, from here this track leads to the new boardwalk through the salt marsh
to the Landing and the Maori midden site. Climb the steps to the upper terraces to enjoy extensive views of the estuary and upper harbour against the Greenhithe
escarpment. At low tide, the mud flats support many feeding birds.
Follow the wheelchair-friendly Fay Sara path which skirts the sports fields then, by an easily negotiated bush track, carry on to the lookout over the Oruamo estuary.
Easy access is also provided to the Birkdale / Beach Haven Heritage Centre which contains historic and ecological information plus a BBQ.
The on-going restoration project is being achieved as a partnership between North Shore City Council and a volunteer group ‘Friends of Shepherds Park’.
There is also a Fitness Trail recently installed for all to make use of around the upper sportsfield.
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