Good location in Highbury on the bus routes. The park backs onto Monrad Intermediate, with community Whānau Centre, Te Pātikitiki library, and spans across to Mariner Miniature Railway (that runs during summer months). There are two separate children's playgrounds, one by Te Pātikitiki, and the other closer to the river. A couple of picnic tables see frequent use, and dog walkers are fairly common. There are drinking fountains outside the library. If you're out for a quiet walk in the evening, there can be some spectacular sunsets here. The playing fields are a popular location for community events, regular children's sport competition, and casual training for all ages. It's unfortunate that due to lack of drainage, the fields sometimes suffer some flooding in winter months, meaning that sometimes events are cancelled. Parking is not easy during big events as the library carpark tends to fill up fast. It's worth noting that Council Bylaws now prohibit parking on the grass verge, as it was a recurring problem.
Monrad Park
Highbury Avenue, Highbury, Palmerston North 4412
What's here
Monrad Park is a sports ground reserve in Highbury, Palmerston North, with a compact playground built around a supernova disc spinner and a basket swing rather than a big fort structure.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: cannot tell.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes basket swing, supernova, hammock, swings (including basket swing), junior multi-play structure (with slide), fitness cube.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include junior multi-play structure (with slide suitable for young child), basket swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesReserve classification: SPORTS.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesCouncil register facilities: Sports fields,Play Equipment,Pavilion,Highbury Whanau Centre.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area: 8.91 hectares.
Source: opendata.pncc.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Minimal tree shade for play equipment or spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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Visits
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