Parks, venues & recreation

Council’s facilities are as diverse as the community we serve. We look after everything from playgrounds, sportsgrounds and swimming pools to libraries, community centres and cemeteries.

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  Parks and reserves

  Find parks and reserves in your area.

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  Playgrounds

  Palmy has lots of awesome playgrounds. Take a look at our playground map to find one near you.

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  Walks and walkways

  Find walkways in Palmerston North and Ashhurst.

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  Swimming pools

  Council maintains two swimming complexes in Palmerston North, offering indoor and outdoor pools.

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  Passport to Play Palmy

  Get outside and have a wild time exploring our city parks.

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  Venues and community centres

  Council’s public venues include community centres, a convention centre, a stadium and a theatre.

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  Grounds status

  Check for updates on closures on our training grounds and sports fields.