Palmerston North has a wide variety of parks and reserves for
public use from the large City Reserves, to sports grounds,
walkways and many small neighbourhood reserves.
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Palmerston North has a wide variety of parks and reserves for public use from the large City Reserves which are the jewels in the crown to sports grounds, walkways and many small neighbour hood reserves.
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My Parx is a free smartphone application that helps you explore Palmerston North’s parks, reserves and walkways. It's available on both iPhone and Android.
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Victoria Esplanade, is iconic amongst Palmerston North's parks. It really does have something for everyone anytime of the year.
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This conservation waterway and surrounding park is a great place to come feed the ducks, kayak on the water or enjoy a weekend picnic with the whole family.
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Great views across Hokowhitu Lagoon, come feed the ducks and have a picnic.
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Set on the northern side of Centennial Lagoon, this reserve holds one of the great houses of Palmerton North history which is now a conference/function centre.
Take a wander through the park-like grounds.
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Awatea reserve is a pleasant green space which changes colour dramatically with the seasons.This reserve is planted up with Rhododendrons and has a water way running through it.
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This park in the heart of Hokowhitu ward has one of the last pieces of remnant bush on it, also a great place to play sport
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This cliff top park is dedicated as a memorial to fallen soldiers who came from the local area. It offers great views across the city as well as a walking track.
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