Kensington Park

Kensington Park

Kensington Park is a large multipurpose recreational area on Kensington Avenue. 

There is a children's playground, free public tennis courts during summer months, and permanent cricket nets.

It is a major sportsground for the District, containing several regional facilities including:

  • two artificial hockey water turfs
  • all-weather mondo athletic track
  • table tennis hall
  • 12 outdoor netball courts
  • soccer pitches
  • cricket ovals
  • four public-use courts are available for tennis and netball. 

Parking

Off-road parking is available from Kensington Avenue, Western Hills Drive and on Park Avenue.

What to expect

  • Large public green space used by many sporting codes.

Facilities at Kensington Sports Park

  • Northland Hockey Association (artificial water turfs)
  • Trigg Arena – Whangarei Athletics (all weather track) and Whangarei Academy of Gymnastics (gymnasium)
  • Whangarei Table Tennis indoor facility
  • Kensington Fitness Centre (squash and basketball courts for hire)
  • McKay Stadium
  • Whangarei Netball Association (outdoor courts).

Book Kensington Sports Park

You can book this sports park for special events, tournaments, games and casual use.

We recommend creating an account in our online booking system, Bookable. With an account, you can view your bookings, make changes and pay online.

If you're making a one-off booking, you can book as a guest.

Book Kensington Sports Park (wdc.bookable.co.nz)

Location

Kensington Sports Park, Western Hills Drive, Kensington 0112  View Map

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Features

  • Dogs prohibited
  • Drinking fountains
  • Paved sports area
  • Playground
  • Sports field
  • Toilets

Further information

Reserve Management Plans

Where can I take my dog?

Find on-leash dog walks and off-leash areas, and check our online map for dog-access rules across the District:

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