Ongley Park is a sports park on Park Road in West End, Palmerston North, next to Victoria Esplanade. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 183 reviews. The park is a sports hub with cricket wickets, an indoor cricket centre and rugby in winter. Reviewers mention the cherry blossoms, the wide open space, the parking along the street, and the level paths. It is a good spot for a picnic or a dog walk. No booking is listed for the park, and the council's page has the current details.
A sports park is judged on its playing surfaces, its parking and how easy it is to get around on foot. Check the fixture and training times before you go, since the wickets and fields are often in use. Parking can fill up on match days, so arrive a little early or use the street. Paved paths suit a stroll or a walk with a pushchair, and benches let you rest partway round. Many visitors bring a picnic to the grass on a fine afternoon.
This park on Park Road sits beside Victoria Esplanade, so a visit can easily take in both green spaces in West End, Palmerston North.