Last updated July 2026
Anderson Park Skate Park is the concrete skate facility located within the 36-hectare Anderson Park in Greenmeadows, Napier. The park features a skate bowl at the eastern end along with smooth concrete surfaces, ramps, rails and ledges that support a range of skating styles. It forms part of a larger recreation area that includes a destination playground, ponds, a miniature railway and walking paths. The facility is free to use and open daily during daylight hours, with access from Kennedy Road near Auckland Road.
Practical Information
| Location | Anderson Park, Greenmeadows, Napier; access via Kennedy Road near Auckland Road |
| Features | Concrete surfaces, ramps, rails, ledges and skate bowl at the eastern end |
| Skill levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Cost | Free public access |
| Hours | Open daily; daylight hours recommended |
| Nearby facilities | Destination playground, ponds, miniature railway, walking paths |
About Anderson Park Skate Park
Anderson Park Skate Park occupies a section of Anderson Park, Napier’s largest passive recreation reserve. The 36-hectare site was formerly the Napier Park Racing Club racecourse, established in Greenmeadows in 1886, with racing continuing until around 1960. Napier City Council acquired the land in 1962 and developed it into a community park with waterways, plantings and recreation facilities.
The skate facility includes a dedicated skate bowl at the eastern end and additional concrete elements for flat-ground skating and aerial tricks. It sits adjacent to the destination playground that opened in July 2018, creating a combined area for families and different age groups. The park also contains ponds used for model boating and a miniature railway operated by the Hawke’s Bay Model Engineers Club.
Anderson Park provides a network of paths suitable for walking and cycling. Visitors can connect to wider routes in the Greenmeadows and Tamatea area. The skate park operates as a casual public facility with no booking required.
Combining With Anderson Park
The skate park forms part of a broader recreation cluster within the reserve. Key nearby attractions include the destination playground designed for a range of ages and abilities, ornamental ponds, the miniature railway and open green spaces for picnics. Car parking is available off both Auckland Road and Kennedy Road.
What Visitors Often Say
Visitors describe the skate park as a convenient local option within a family-friendly park setting. Many appreciate the combination of the skate bowl and other concrete features alongside the playground and open spaces, allowing different family members to enjoy separate activities in one location.
Practical comments often note the value of visiting during daylight hours, bringing personal safety gear and combining a skate session with time at the playground or a walk around the park paths. Some visitors compare it with the larger Bay Skate facility on Marine Parade when deciding between a local neighbourhood visit or a more extensive roller-sports venue.
Where to Learn More
Napier City Council Anderson Park page: official information on the park, playground and facilities.
Napier City Council Anderson Park reserve page: history, access details and park overview.
Napier City Council Bay Skate page: details on the city’s main roller sports facility for comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson Park Skate Park?
It is located within Anderson Park in Greenmeadows, Napier, with vehicle access from Kennedy Road near the intersection with Auckland Road.
What features does the skate park include?
The facility has smooth concrete surfaces, ramps, rails, ledges and a skate bowl at the eastern end.
Is Anderson Park Skate Park free to use?
Yes, it is a free public facility with no booking required.
What are the opening hours?
The park is open daily; daylight hours are recommended due to limited lighting.
How does Anderson Park Skate Park compare with Bay Skate?
Bay Skate on Marine Parade is Napier’s larger world-class roller sports facility. Anderson Park Skate Park is a smaller, neighbourhood-scale concrete facility within a community park.
What else is available at Anderson Park?
The reserve includes a destination playground, ponds, a miniature railway, walking paths and open green spaces.
When was the destination playground opened?
The playground opened in July 2018.
What is the history of Anderson Park?
The site was formerly the Napier Park Racing Club racecourse from 1886 until around 1960. Council acquired the land in 1962 and developed it as a public park.
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