One of Albany City's signature features is its public open spaces, including a 6 hectare landscaped reserve with 2 lakes sitting at its heart. North Shore City Council also has plans for a major library and swimming pool complex to serve the area. The pedestrian network of streets, lanes and piazzas lures residents, workers and visitors to stroll through Albany City, and the vibrant mix of uses provides a vast array of shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars to ensure a quality lifestyle. Within walking distance, Massey University offers state-of-the-art facilities and specialised programmes to more than 6,000 students. Also nearby, North Harbour Domain boasts a 20,000-seat sport and entertainment stadium, a cricket ground, picnic areas and gardens. Just north of the Stadium you'll find the MORE FM Tennis Park - arguably the finest tennis complex in New Zealand. A bit further north there's Snow Planet - New Zealand's only all-year indoor snow resort. And if that's not enough to entice, Albany City is only minutes from the East Coast Bays and within a half hour of some of Auckland's finest beaches and regional parks.