Parks Weeks is an annual event organized by Recreation Aotearoa. It is about celebrating the vital role parks play in creating livable cities and thriving communities.
This year, we are showcasing the wide range of way our community uses our parks.
Attend any of the events below, scan the Parks Week QR code on site, and go into the draw to win a native plant package grown by our amazing Nursery team.
If you would like us to add one of your events to our Parks week Challenge you can email us on Parks@icc.govt.nz
Date | Time | What | Where |
Saturday 6 March | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Southland A and P Show | Donovan Park |
Sunday 7 March | 1.30 – 4.00 pm | South Alive Trolley Derby | Elizabeth Park |
Monday 8 March | 6pm | St John’s Cemetery Tour for details and registration contact Lloyd Esler esler@southnet.co.nz. | St John’s Cemetery |
Tuesday 9 March | 6pm | Eastern Cemetery Tour For details and registration contact Lloyd Esler esler@southnet.co.nz. | Eastern Cemetery |
Wednesday 10 March | 6pm – 8.30pm | Southland MTB (Mountain Bike) Club guided ride for Ladies. Bring suitable mountain bike, helmet and drink bottle | Car park at Sandy Point mountain bike track |
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Saturday 13 March | 12pm – 4pm | Family Fun Fair Face painting | Anderson park |
Sunday 14 March | 9.30am | Surf to City | Oreti Beach – Queens Park |