Palmerston North’s premier park with 26 hectares of bush walks, bike tracks and formal gardens. It’s got something for everyone in the family – thousands of mature trees, splendid roses, barbecues, croquet lawns... and the kids will love the Junior Road Safety Park, miniature railway, playground and paddling pool.

One of the park's most popular attractions, is a 2.2km miniature railway, run by volunteers, with stations at the playground and near the Lido. 

With native bush, lush landscaping and beautiful gardens, the Esplanade offers a relaxing gentle walk through interesting surroundings, no matter your age or ability. Many of the pathways through the park are buggy and wheelchair-friendly.

Palmy's Junior Road Safety Park is always humming. It's the perfect safe space for kids to ride their bike or scooter.

Originally constructed in 1941 and refurbished in 2014, the conservatory is home to a range of tropical plants from Africa, the Americas and Oceania, providing a wonderful botanic experience for young and old. There are informative signs on many interesting plants and a “find the frogs” activity for the young  - and young at heart. Come in and find out what vanilla plants look like and discover the bug-eating pitcher plants.