Park Island, Napier facts for kids
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| Location | Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand |
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| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1985 |
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| Napier City Rovers Hawke's Bay United |
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Park Island is a really big sports park in Napier, a city in New Zealand. It's the largest sports complex there! Many different sports clubs use its fields and facilities. You can find places for association football (which most people call soccer), cricket, hockey, netball, and rugby union.
Inside Park Island, there's a special place called Bluewater Stadium. This stadium can be used for many different events. It first opened in 1985 and can hold up to 5,000 people. Bluewater Stadium is mostly famous for football games. It's the home field for two local football teams: Napier City Rovers and Hawke's Bay United. Back in 2011, it was even used as a training spot for teams playing in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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Discover Park Island Sports Complex
Park Island is a huge area dedicated to sports in Napier. It brings together many different sports under one roof, or rather, under one big park! This makes it a central hub for athletes and sports fans in the region.
Bluewater Stadium: Home of Sports
Bluewater Stadium is a key part of Park Island. It's a multi-purpose stadium, meaning it can host various types of events, not just one. While it's best known for football, its design allows for flexibility. Imagine cheering on your favorite team with 5,000 other fans!
Growing for the Future
In 2016 and 2017, some areas around Park Island were changed. These changes were made to build a brand new facility. This new place is designed for high-performance rugby training. It helps rugby players get even better at their sport.
Find Out More
- Park Island on the Napier City Council website
See also
In Spanish: Bluewater Stadium para niños
