This beautiful spot on the west end of Palmerston North comprises 19 acres of stunning gardens and features, including a small aviary, walking tracks, duck pond, free barbeque facilities as well as children's paddling pool and playgrounds. If you don't fancy a barbie, Cafe Esplanade sits smack-bang in the middle of the park and offers tasty treats and drinks - perfect for re-fuelling after a day of exploring.

If you've got the kids with you try taking a ride on the park's extensive miniature railway, which offers rides on weekends and holidays for a small fee. If not take a bit of time out to explore the rose gardens and sit by the river or perhaps even steal a nap under a shady oak tree.

The park is open year round from dusk till dawn so you can enjoy this little natural paradise whenever you fancy.

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If there is one park to visit while you're in the Manawatu this is it! Set aside a day to walk the grounds of the Esplanade, explore the rose gardens, bush walks, duck ponds, ride the miniature train and have lunch at the onsite cafe. Cool off in the paddling pool, play at the massive adventure playground. Check out the tropical garden and the wild base recovery center. You can use the free barbecue facilities too! There is so much to do here.

Buy some Easter eggs and have your very own Easter Egg Hunt at the Esplanade! Bring some sausages and use their BBQ facilities and make a day of it with the family, What could be better!