Parks, Reserves & Recreation

Adventure Park, Levin

93 Oxford Street (State Highway 1), Levin 5510

Family park: Under 5's play area; play equipment: tumbling drums, rope course, climbing wall, fitness-trail, mini-ball, skate area, volleyball, disability swings, bocce court, model-train rides

Tagged as: , Parks & Reserves, Playground

Argyle Ave Reserve, Levin

39 Argyle Ave, Levin, Levin 5510

This is a small neighbourhood park which services the local community. It’s a grassed area which is dog friendly and a popular spot to kick a ball around.

Tagged as: , Parks & Reserves, Playground

Cousins Reserve, Foxton Beach

Two entrances on Cousins Ave, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4185

An old plantation forest with walking and mountain biking tracks, trails through the rear dunes and open grassed areas. A short walk away from the beach.

Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks

Announcement : Horowhenua District Council has agreed to give equestrian groups access to the McKenzie Trail through Cousins Avenue Reserve. They will enter through the reserve at the western end of the park (the carpark end of Cousins Ave West).

They may also use the open space adjacent to the gravel carpark to park horse floats. We will assess the use and suitability of this arrangement after six months.

Donnelly Park,

Adkin Avenue, Levin, Levin 5510

Horowhenua’s premier sports park with grass/artificial cricket wickets, netball courts, soccer fields, private hockey stadium, changing rooms and BMX track. Popular for hosting tournament, events .

Tagged as: , Sports Grounds, Trails and Bike Tracks

Driscoll Reserve, Manakau

Corner Mokena Kohere and Honi Taipua Streets. Manakau, Manakau 5510

Driscoll Reserve is a pretty spot just off the State Highway with shade trees, camellia gardens, seating and small but beautifully kept gardens and lawns. Driscoll Reserve was awarded the prestigious Green Flag in 2019/2020.

Tagged as: , Domain

Easton Park, Foxton

24 Johnston St, Foxton, Foxton 4184

Situated close to Foxton Pool and right in the centre of Foxton is Easton Park, a sports ground with rugby posts and grandstand.

Tagged as: , Domain, Parks & Reserves, Sports Grounds, Swimming Pools & Water Play

Ferry Reserve, Foxton Beach

Corner of Seabury and Foxton Beach Rd, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4891

A nice, quiet place to walk the dog or enjoy the rural scenery.

Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks

Flagstaff Reserve and Jones Playground, Foxton Beach

Between 46 and 48 Seabury Ave, Foxton Beach Playground, Foxton Beach 4815

This quaint little reserve has a nautical theme to it. The creek is popular with white baiters, the children’s play area includes an enormous slide and is a sheltered spot for a picnic.

Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Playground, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks

Foxton Beach Foreshore and Surf Club, Foxton Beach

Off Ocean Beach/Marine Pde roundabout, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4815

Horowhenua’s best surfing beach and a safe, patrolled swimming spot in summer. Horses allowed but please keep off the dunes. Dogs off leash outside of patrolled swimming areas

Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Swimming Pools & Water Play, Trails and Bike Tracks

Gladstone Reserve

494 Gladstone Rd, Levin, Levin 5571

A gateway to the Tararuas, Gladstone Reserve is a horseshoe shaped reserve surrounded by native bush that offers safe swimming in the Ōhau River as well as access to bush walks that will take you to the Waiopehu huts or link to the Te Araroa walkway.

Tagged as: , Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve