Parks in Palmerston North

This city sportsground is used for hockey, cricket, and rugby league.

Takaro Park is a sports park where you can play football, basketball or join with the local bowling club. Carparks and playground available.

This great neighbourhood reserve was the focus of Arbor Day 2007 with an awesome turnout from the community to help with the planting. No dogs in the northern half of the park around the children's playground. On leash in the southern half of the park.

The park was gifted to the Council in 1925 by William Milverton, whose only condition was that the land remains free for the public to use for recreation and amusement. As part of the 2019 upgrade, the park's sign has been updated to recognise the history of the site.

A great spot to get away from the city and back to nature. Have a barbecue with the family and enjoy the quiet surroundings. - Three continuous nights of camping allowed. - Any stay longer than three nights requires approval from the parks division of the Palmerston North City Council before you start camping. Phone: 06 356 8199. Email: [email protected] - Dogs are allowed under strict control - Have consideration for other campers - No potable (drinking) water available on site - you must bring in your own. - We love our waterways, flora and fauna. No littering. No cutting live vegetation. - Campervan effluent taken away to approved disposal sites. - We do not provide rubbish or recycling bins here

In 2020, we made the important decision to start using both Te Reo and English names for The Square. Te Marae o Hine has great value for our tangata whenua, and it's important to us that we recognised this. Te Marae o Hine - The Square refers only to the park aspect; the streets around the park are still known as The Square. This is an important difference particularly if you're trying to post something!