Matthews Park
Matthews Park is a vibrant and well-utilized community space that attracts locals throughout the year. Its prime location next to Kāpiti College makes it a popular spot for sports and outdoor activities. Whether it’s used for casual games, organized sports, or simply as a place to relax.
Why it's special
A hub for sport and recreation
Matthews Park is a central spot for sports, offering facilities that support a variety of activities throughout the year. During the summer, the park hosts a cricket and touch fields, while in winter, it transforms into a hub for rugby league and soccer. The senior rugby league field and junior soccer fields make it an ideal location for local sports teams and clubs, as well as for casual games with friends and family. The park's versatile sports spaces ensure that it's busy year-round, offering opportunities for both organized play and spontaneous fun.
Family-friendly playground
For families with younger children, Matthews Park offers a well-equipped playground featuring a slide, swings, seesaw, and plenty of space for kids to explore and play. Whether your little ones are enjoying the swings or trying out the seesaw, the playground is a perfect spot to keep them entertained while you relax and enjoy the surrounding greenery.
Play
- Slide
- Swing
- Seesaw
Exercise
- Basketball half court
- Sports ground
- 1 x cricket wicket (artificial) (summer)
- 1 x touch field (summer)1x senior rugby league field (field 1) (winter)
- 2 x junior soccer/football fields (field 1 and 2) (winter)
Relax
- Seating area
Facilities
- Water fountain
- Toilet
Parking
Public transport
Nearby
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