Neil Hunt Park is a multi-sport recreation park on Park Road in Rotorua, approximately five minutes by road from the city centre. Named after Neil Hunt, a long-serving Chairman of the former Rotorua County Council, the park serves local communities across a range of sports and recreational activities — including cricket, rugby, football, and softball — and also features a skate park and children’s playground. The park is managed by Rotorua Lakes Council and is free to access.
Practical Information
| Location | Park Road, Rotorua — approximately 5 minutes from the city centre |
| Managed by | Rotorua Lakes Council |
| Sports | Cricket, rugby, football (soccer), softball |
| Facilities | Playing fields, skate park, children’s playground, changing rooms, toilet facilities |
| Entry | Free; open daily |
| Club users | Rotorua United Football Club; Suburbs Soccer Club |
The Park
Neil Hunt Park is one of the 16 sportsgrounds managed by Rotorua Lakes Council across the district, and serves as the home ground for the Rotorua United Football Club and the Suburbs Soccer Club. The playing fields host cricket, rugby, football, and softball across the seasons, with changing rooms and toilet facilities serving the various codes. The skate park and playground extend the park’s use beyond organised sport, making it a genuine community recreation space rather than a single-code facility.
The park takes its name from Neil Hunt, who served as a County Chairman of the former Rotorua County Council over many years. The naming reflects the park’s origin as a community asset developed under local government tenure.
Where to Learn More
Rotorua NZ — Neil Hunt Park — park information and facilities.
Rotorua Lakes Council — Sportsgrounds — full listing of district sportsgrounds and facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Neil Hunt Park?
On Park Road, Rotorua — approximately five minutes by road from the city centre.
What sports are played at Neil Hunt Park?
Cricket, rugby, football (soccer), and softball. The park is home to the Rotorua United Football Club and the Suburbs Soccer Club, and is used by various codes across the seasons.
Is there a skate park at Neil Hunt Park?
Yes — the park has a skate park alongside the playing fields, playground, changing rooms, and toilet facilities.
Is Neil Hunt Park free to visit?
Yes — the park is a public reserve with free access. Organised sports users may have club or ground hire arrangements through the council.
Who is Neil Hunt?
Neil Hunt was a long-serving Chairman of the former Rotorua County Council. The park is named in recognition of his contribution to local governance in the Rotorua district.
Neil Hunt Park is one of Rotorua’s community sportsgrounds. See the Rotorua parks and reserves guide for more outdoor options across the district.
