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BEACHES IN HASTINGS DISTRICT

Whether you like to go to the beach to surf, dive, swim or just bask in the sun, beaches in the Hastings District are perfect for anyone.

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OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR CERTIFIED SELF-CONTAINED VEHICLES

Hastings District has many beautiful reserves where you can walk or enjoy a picnic. We will be adding a full list to this page soon.

There are 9 reserves within the Hastings District that have been set aside for the overnight stay by Certified Self-Contained vehicles.

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The Hastings District is home to more than 55 hectares of sports fields, 185 hectares of reserves, 160 hectares of domains, 10 hectares of gardens and shrub beds and some 8000 trees. Read about some of the main parks and gardens the Hastings District has on offer.

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PARKS AND SPORTSGROUNDS BOOKINGS AND FEES

Thinking about having your wedding in the English-style Cornwall Park? Or maybe you want to book a park for a sporting event? All of the parks and gardens in the Hastings District can be booked through council, see below for costs, what facilities are available on the parks and what to do when booking.

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RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLANS

The Hastings District Council has over 150 reserves and areas of open space that it owns or manages within the District (See Reserve Maps). These areas of open space are generally classified under the Reserves Act.

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RESERVES STRATEGY

The Hastings Reserve Strategy 2006 sets out the Hastings District Council's plans for acquiring and developing parks and reserves over the next 20 years.

The strategy raises minimum levels of service from 4 hectares of reserve space per 1000 people, to 10 hectares per 1000 people. The process of developing the strategy involved thorough consultation.

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SKATE+PARK

Earlier this year, Council purchased the vacant site bounded by St Aubyn Street, King Street and Avenue Road from the Hastings RSA.

We are now in the process of planning the development of the site which will feature park like grounds, a children's playground and a skate plaza designed to provide additional recreation opportunities for young people.

Consultation brochure (PDF 2.7MB)

Features of the plan include:

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SPORTS PARK HAWKE'S BAY

The Regional Sports Park at Percival Road is a significant project for the future of sport, recreation and leisure in the Hastings District and in the Hawke's Bay region as a whole.

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SPORTSGROUNDS

Playing field status, locations and field plans for Hastings sportsgrounds.

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