Whitten Reserve is a public park on Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst 4810, at the gateway to the Manawatū Gorge, rated 5.0 from 1 review. Small reserves like this often offer a flat run of grass for a kickabout and a shady bench, which suits a short break or a family game. Dog rules can differ from one reserve to the next, so check the council's signs or reserve page before taking a dog in. Small council parks are often unstaffed, so take rubbish home and leave the space as you found it. Mornings and weekday evenings are usually quieter for a walk or a dog run. For people in Ashhurst, Whitten Reserve on Cambridge Avenue is a handy local reserve before you head up the gorge.