Our Green Spaces

More information about our parks can be found on the Palmerston North City Council website

Ashhurst Domain

Main entry off Napier Road going east toward the Manawatu River. 
Domain Office, Picnic Area, Campground, Playground, Ashhurst Cemetery, walking tracks, Pony Club

Second entry off Cambridge Avenue.
Sports grounds, Sports changing rooms, Canine club, walking tracks, Wind farm viewing platform

Works Pit Park

By 46 Cambridge Avenue.
A large open space that was once a gravel pit for roading and construction.

King Corner Parks

On the intersection of Cambridge Avenue, Mulgrave Street and Pembroke Street.
Open space with picnic table on the western side
Ashhurst - Palmerston North Bus Stop

Plunket Playground 

On the corner of Cambridge Avenue and Winchester Street
Playground area, large fort, swings, Picnic tables
Ashhurst - Palmerston North Bus Stop

Village Green / War Memorial

On the intersection of Cambridge Avenue, Oxford Street and Bamfield St
Open space with Picnic tables, Ashhurst War Memorial. Ashhurst Library on Bamfield Street

Durham Street Park

Off Durham Street and Bamfield Street.
Large open area of park land.

Lincoln Park

Off the bottom end of Lincoln Street.
Large park area that is home to the Ashhurst Athletic Club and the Ashhurst Pohangina Rugby Club. Walking track to McCrae's Bush.

Salisbury Street Reserve

Small secluded park at 186 Salisbury Street

Whitten Reserve

Small park between 272 Cambridge Avenue and Diamond Court

McCrae's Bush

Access off The Terrace and River Road.
Area of mostly native bush, home to the RECAP Noel Olssen Orchard.

Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge Track 

Off what was / will be SH3 new connection to the East coast. This is an active construction site.

Manawatu Gorge walking track  More information on the Te Apiti website