Bledisloe Park is Pukekohe’s main multi-sport recreation ground, spread across a large block on Queen Street just south of the town centre. The park combines open sports fields, a skate park, a swimming pool, netball courts, and a playground in one connected space, and the Bledisloe Sports Centre — home to Pukekohe AFC and Pukekohe Metro Cricket Club — anchors the southern end of the ground. It’s the kind of park that serves a wide range of people: club sports players on the fields, families at the playground, teenagers in the skate bowl, and casual visitors walking the perimeter.
Practical Information
| Address | 130–142 Queen Street, Pukekohe 2120 |
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| Entrances | Queen Street, Harris Street, John Street, and Collie Road |
| Parking | Large carpark off Queen Street |
| Facilities | Cricket and football fields, netball courts, skate park, swimming pool, playground, accessible toilets and changing rooms |
| Sports Centre | Bledisloe Sports Centre: changing rooms, bar and restaurant, offices, meeting rooms |
| Cost | Free to use park; pool and sports centre facilities may have separate charges |
| Managed by | Auckland Council |
About Bledisloe Park
The park is named after Lord Bledisloe, Governor-General of New Zealand in the early 1930s, and has served as Pukekohe’s main recreation ground for decades. The site is large enough to hold multiple sports in use simultaneously — cricket on the main oval, football on adjacent pitches, netball on the courts along the edge — without the grounds feeling cramped.
The skate park is one of the more substantial in the Franklin district, featuring a concrete bowl and grind rails suitable for skateboarding, BMX, and scooters. It sits within the park grounds and is accessible without any formal entry process.
The playground is well-equipped with accessible toilets and changing rooms nearby. The swimming pool, operated separately within the park, gives the site year-round draw for families beyond the sports season. The Bledisloe Sports Centre — designed by Pacific Environments — has a bar and restaurant with a balcony overlooking the fields, meeting and event rooms, and changing facilities used by both Pukekohe AFC and Pukekohe Metro Cricket Club.
Sport at Bledisloe
Pukekohe AFC (Association Football Club) plays its home games at Bledisloe Park. The club competes in Auckland football competitions and the park’s football pitches are used for both training and match days throughout the season. Pukekohe Metro Cricket Club is based at the Sports Centre and uses the Bledisloe oval for home matches during the summer season. Both clubs have a long presence at the ground, and the Sports Centre functions as a clubhouse for both.
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aucklandcouncil.govt.nz — Bledisloe Park — Auckland Council’s official park page with facilities detail, access information, and contact details.
pukekoheafc.com/location-fields — field and facility information from Pukekohe AFC, who are based at Bledisloe Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bledisloe Park in Pukekohe?
Bledisloe Park is at 130–142 Queen Street, Pukekohe 2120. It can be entered from Queen Street, Harris Street, John Street, or Collie Road, with a large carpark off Queen Street.
Is the skate park at Bledisloe free?
Yes — the skate park is part of the open park grounds and free to use.
Does Bledisloe Park have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a swimming pool within the park. Check directly with Auckland Council or the pool facility for current opening hours and entry costs.
Which football club is based at Bledisloe Park?
Pukekohe AFC (Association Football Club) plays its home games at Bledisloe Park. Pukekohe Metro Cricket Club is also based at the Bledisloe Sports Centre.
Is there parking at Bledisloe Park?
Yes — there is a large carpark accessible from Queen Street.
Is the playground at Bledisloe accessible?
Accessible toilets and changing rooms are available at the park. The Council’s park page has current accessibility details.
Pukekohe has a range of parks and reserves worth exploring: Pukekohe Parks and Reserves covers the full range of green spaces across the Franklin district. Rooseville Park, a short drive away, is Pukekohe’s most significant native bush reserve.
