Overview

Rugby at Newlands Park

Wellington city has more than 40 parks with field markings for winter and summer sports. They are maintained by the Council and used by sports clubs and recreational users.

Golf practice and dogs are not allowed at Council sportsfields.

Closures

Sportsgrounds are occasionally closed for reasons including bad weather, maintenance and renovation of sportsfields or sports club bookings.

Status

All Wellington City Council sportsgrounds are currently open, except Kaiwharawhara Park.

Last updated:

7.41am, Friday 3 February 2012.

This information is updated daily as conditions change.

For weekend status see above or call the Sportsgrounds Hotline: (04) 801 4134.

Game Cancellations

Contact your sporting code or local club for game cancellation information.

Booking a Sportsground

You can book a sportsground. Schools and sports clubs often book sportsgrounds for games and practices. Businesses and community groups can also book grounds for activities and team-building days.

Book in Advance

You need to give us at least five working days notice.

Booking in advance means we can prepare the grounds, and unlock and clean toilets and changing rooms if needed.

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Fees

Fees vary depending on the level of field needed and time of year. Discounts for schools can be negotiated.

	Fees
Casual games	$69.00 - $118.00
Toilets and changing rooms	$71.00
Synthetic turf field - full size
Peak - per hour	$75.00
Off-peak - per hour	$50.00
Junior / college - per hour	$37.50
Weekend daily rate	$750.00
Nairnville Park synthetic turf
Peak - per hour	$51.50
Off-peak - per hour	$32.00

Fees include GST and are invoiced after the event, or mid-season.

Requesting a Booking

Complete both pages of the form and note the terms and conditions on page 2. We'll contact you within three working days of receiving your application.

Parks and Gardens Booking Application (78Kb PDF)

Email or fax the completed form to: