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Sports Grounds & Facilities

Horowhenua District Council oversees of a number of sports grounds with added facilities for organised sports activities and other events.

These sports grounds cater for both organised and casual sports. So, whether you're looking for a great spot to kick a ball around, have a casual game of touch rugby or play competitive sports, we have grounds available all year round.

You can search and view all our sports grounds and facilities on our Parks, Reserves and Recreation Directory page.

You can find out information about each of the available grounds on these pages, below.

Levin Domain

Domain has grandstand on top of changing rooms, toilets and private clubrooms. House Levin Tennis and Squash clubs, the Laurie Roberts Velodrome and the Horowhenua's Premier Rugby grounds.

Weraroa Domain, Levin

Popular sports domain. Featues include play equipment and clubrooms (private but available for hire).

Easton Park, Foxton

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

Donnelly Park,

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 .

Victoria Park, Foxton

Situated off State Highway 1 is Victoria Park, a large open sports field with picnic tables, which is marked for rugby league in winter. At western end of park, near squash club, is a set of swings.

Western Park, Levin

Western Park is Horowhenua's home of Petanque and a popular spot for hosting national tournaments.

Manakau Domain, Manakau

Consists of football/equestrian grounds and a small hall. Used by Manakau United Football Club and the Horowhenua Adult Riding Club. Please contact the MDCA for enquiries or bookings.

Shannon Domain

An extensive sports ground with grandstand, public hall, skate park and courts, Shannon Domain is used for both winter and summer sports such as rugby union, touch, athletics, tennis and netball.

Moynihan Park, Shannon

Situated just a few minutes from the centre of town, it’s a great place for footy practice, a jog or a game of cricket or touch with the family. Dog friendly spot when there is no sport taking place.

Playford Park

Playford Park has lighting towers on the fields, Capable of holding regional and national sports tournaments and is training facility for rugby union, rugby league, softball and touch rugby.

Tokomaru Domain, Tokomaru

The large open grassed area with a small hall and public toilet. A good spot to stop for an ice-cream, kick a ball or let the dog have a run around when community events are not taking place.

Ohau Domain, Ohau

Ohau Domain is a well equipped sportsground that sits next to attractive Bishops Vineyard. It has a sports pavilion and clubrooms and hosts many sports tournaments.

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