Travelling between Wellington’s CBD and Wellington Airport, it’s impossible to miss Kilbirnie Park’s expansive green fields, just across Wellington Road from Evans Bay.

This is the main sporting venue in Wellington's eastern suburbs with four main playing fields and three fields nearby. It’s home base to the Poneke Football Club (established in 1883). The club claims six former All Black captains, including Billy Wallace and New Zealand's rugby pioneer Thomas Ellison.

Facilities at Kilbirnie Park include an indoor rugby training centre and clubrooms with full bar. In the northern corner on Kilbirnie Crescent is the pavilion for The Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club and adjacent to the ground at the southern end is the extensive Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre with its many heated indoor pools.

Schools and sports clubs can book Kilbirnie Park for games and practices. Businesses and community groups can also book grounds for activities and team-building days. Discounts for schools can be negotiated. Bookings require notice of at least three working days.

Golf practice and dogs are not allowed on the ground.

For more information on ground bookings, call the WCC Parks Customer Services Officer on (04) 499 4444.

For weekend cancellations and closures, call the WCC Sports Grounds Hotline on (04) 801 4134.

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