The park has a mix of playgrounds, sports fields, a half-basketball court, and forested areas.

[1] The park contains a large rose garden near Aroha Avenue and a small section of remnant lava rock forest.

[6][1] After the swamp was drained and the ground levelled, Gribblehirst Park opened on 28 March 1931.

[1] The park quickly became a venue used regularly by Kowhai Junior High School, the Auckland Rugby Football Union, Eden RFC, and Mt.

[5] In 1942 during World War II, a station to clean residents in the event of a gas attack was constructed.