Elizabeth Park

Location

Elizabeth Park is situated at the southeast end of Invercargill and is bounded by the residential properties of John Street, Metzger Street, Nichol Street, Lauder Crescent, Gretna Street and Rimu Street.

Access

Elizabeth Park fronts onto John Street, Lime Street and Rimu Street.

There are a number of key access points and formed paths surrounding the park in which pedestrians and cyclists can use to access the park.

Vehicle access to Elizabeth Park ends at the car parks off Lime Street and John Street.

Facilities

Picnic Table

Car Parking

Playgrounds

Destination Playground

Location: along John Street frontage.

Neighbourhood Playground

Location: along John Street towards the eastern side of the park

Recreational Use

Visitors passing through Elizabeth Park use the formed pathways for cycling and walking.

BMX track

BMX track is located at the north end of the park off Lime Street. It is maintained and used by the Southland BMX Club members and is open to other members of the public.

History

The official opening of the BMX track at Elizabeth Park was on 29 March, 1998. The track has been the venue for the South Island BMX Titles meeting in 1997 and the New Zealand BMX Championships at Easter in 1999.

Dogs

Elizabeth Park is a designated dog exercise area where dogs are permitted to be at large while under continuous surveillance and effective control, excluding the playgrounds.

Dogs must be on a lead while on all formed walking tracks – Refer to the Dog Bylaw/policy

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