As of the 18th of May 2021, local parks around Auckland adopted Māori names given by the mana whenua as part of the council’s cultural identity programme, Te Kete Rukuruku.

[4] It is characterised by the steep drop of the skate park and exuberant playground which includes a 2.7m high slide and robust Totara sand play tables.

[8] In the past, Allenby Park has been used to host the Zirka Circus, Bubble Soccer, the Gypsy Travellers Market and Summer Skate Series.

Originally known as the St George Gardens, in 2004 the park was renamed to recognise the contributions the Burnside family had made to Papatoetoe in the 20th century.

[17] This trust is dedicated to encouraging young people to embrace healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about thrombosis.

[22][23] The crater is 30m deep and according to tradition, it was created by Matāoho the giant Waiōhua God, whose footsteps gave rise to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Mākaurau.

[31] On the 22nd of August 2022, Papatoetoe AFC became one of the latest clubs to form a partnership with Friends of Football, an organisation founded in 2013 by former All White, Brian Turner.

[33] The park is known for its lengthy routes that run behind residential area and towards Great South Road as well as its substantial amount of land, perfect for sports games and athletics.

[36] Pā o Tahi / Hillside South Park is close to the Cemetery Crater, one of the volcanoes of Auckland.

[38] It was opened in 1909 by the Papatoetoe and Surrounding Districts Progressive League, who bought a 5 acres (2.0 ha) section of the former Kolmar Estate to create a community sports ground.

Kolmar underwent an $12M sports facility upgrade in 2021 which introduced features such as: new three-lane indoor cricket training centre, strength training room with associated changing room facilities, reception and administration offices, multi-use meeting and community areas, two flexible function and lounge areas, kitchen and bar facilities for 300 capacity gatherings, individual and small-scale external balcony areas viewing over the Kingswood Road Reserve with six changing rooms for sports teams.

[44][45] Puhinui Domain is situated nearby to Manukau Elim Christian Church and the mosque, Masjid At-Taqwa.

[47] Since the project started, Puhinui Domain has been highlighted through educational talks and has also hosted volunteer tree planting.

On the 27th of June, the group took a break from the cleanup to get together in the Puhinui Domain for a sausage sizzle hosted by Stuff and supported by the Mad Butcher and Countdown.

[51] This was a way for residents affected, by the "costliest tornado on record" as reported by Tim Grafton, chief executive of the Insurance Council, to weather the storm together.

[55] On 24 October 1932, the Papatoetoe Cycling Stadium was opened at the park, constructed by labourers during the Great Depression.

[57] The centre featured the Spotlight Theatre, first opened in August 1990 and operated by the Papatoetoe Light Opera Company,[9] who changed their name to Manukau Performing Arts in 1997.

[61] The Sunnyside Domain Hall is also located here with walking access through two right of ways on Elizabeth Avenue and Victoria Street.

[64] Events in April of 2021 contradict this as Auckland Council faced backlash over alleged failure to properly maintain the water maintenance at Western Springs Park.