Anderson Park Skate Park is the dedicated skate facility within the 36-hectare Anderson Park community park in Greenmeadows, Napier. The skate park features smooth concrete surfaces with ramps, rails and ledges, plus a skate bowl at the eastern end. It caters for skaters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and sits within easy walking distance of the destination playground, the boating lake and the start of the Greenmeadows Walkway. Free, open daily, and accessed via Kennedy Road near the intersection with Auckland Road.
Practical Information
| Location | Within Anderson Park, Greenmeadows, Napier; access via Kennedy Road near Auckland Road |
| Surfaces | Smooth concrete with ramps, rails, ledges, plus a bowl at the eastern end |
| Skill levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Allowed | Skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles without pegs |
| Not allowed | Motorised vehicles, bicycles with pegs |
| Cost | Free |
| Hours | Open daily; daylight hours recommended (limited lighting) |
| Nearby | Anderson Park destination playground, boating lake, Greenmeadows Walkway start |
About Anderson Park Skate Park
Anderson Park Skate Park sits within the wider Anderson Park community park: 36 hectares of former Napier Park Racing Club racecourse (1886-1960) now converted into Napier’s flagship western community park. The skate park is part of a cluster of recreation facilities that include the $3.6 million destination playground, the boating lake, the miniature railway, 4.3 km of internal walking paths, picnic areas and ornamental lakes.
The skate facility itself combines several distinct elements: smooth concrete surfaces for flat-ground skating, ramps for getting air, rails and ledges for grinding and technical tricks, and a skate bowl at the eastern end for bowl-style skateboarding and scootering. The combination supports both casual skaters working on basics and experienced skaters pushing tricks. Skill levels from absolute beginner through to advanced are catered for.
Rules at the park are straightforward: only skateboards, in-line skates and bicycles without pegs are allowed. Motorised vehicles (e-scooters, motorbikes) are strictly prohibited, as are bicycles with pegs (which can damage the surfaces). Within those rules, the park is a casual-use facility open daily during daylight hours, with no booking required.
Combining With Anderson Park
The skate park is part of a much bigger recreation cluster:
- Anderson Park destination playground: $3.6 million flagship playground, popular with younger kids
- Boating lake: ornamental lake within Anderson Park
- Miniature railway: family-friendly attraction within the park
- Walking paths: 4.3 km of internal paths throughout Anderson Park
- Greenmeadows Walkway start: connect into the wider sealed Rotary Pathway network
- Picnic areas: throughout the park for after-skate stops
- Cafés on Gloucester Street: short drive into central Taradale for food
What Visitors Often Say
Reviewers consistently rate Anderson Park Skate Park as one of the more useful skate facilities in Napier outside Bay Skate on Marine Parade. The bowl at the eastern end, the variety of ramps, rails and ledges, and the inclusion within the wider Anderson Park community-park complex all get specific mentions. Families value the combination of skate facility and destination playground (one parent can supervise the playground, the other can take the skater).
Common practical tips: come during daylight (lighting is limited); bring your own gear and helmet (the park is casual-use, no hire); the eastern-end bowl is the main draw for bowl-style skaters; combine with the destination playground and a Gloucester Street café stop for a fuller western-Napier afternoon; and check whether you want Anderson Park (Greenmeadows) or Bay Skate (central Marine Parade, the larger world-class facility) depending on what you want from the visit.
Where to Learn More
Napier City Council, Anderson Park: official council page covering the wider Anderson Park complex including the skate facility.
Skatefinder NZ, Anderson Park Skate Park: skate-community profile with photos and feature detail.
Hawke’s Bay NZ, Anderson Park: regional visitor guide for the wider park complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson Park Skate Park?
Within the 36-hectare Anderson Park complex in Greenmeadows, Napier. Access via Kennedy Road near Auckland Road.
What features does the skate park have?
Smooth concrete surfaces with ramps, rails and ledges, plus a skate bowl at the eastern end.
What’s allowed at the skate park?
Skateboards, in-line skates and bicycles without pegs. Motorised vehicles and bikes with pegs are not allowed.
Is the skate park free?
Yes, free public access. No booking required.
What’s the difference between Anderson Park Skate Park and Bay Skate?
Bay Skate (290 Marine Parade) is Napier’s larger world-class roller sports facility with three surfaces, a 593-seat grandstand and event capability. Anderson Park Skate Park is the more local Greenmeadows skate facility within the wider community park.
Can I use a scooter at Anderson Park Skate Park?
The official rules list skateboards, in-line skates and bikes-without-pegs. Check at the park or with NCC before bringing a scooter to confirm current permitted use.
What else is at Anderson Park?
Destination playground ($3.6 million), boating lake, miniature railway, 4.3 km of walking paths, picnic areas, ornamental lakes.
For more Napier skate spots, see the skateparks hub. The flagship facility is Bay Skate at 290 Marine Parade.
