Last updated June 2026
Springvale Park is Whanganui’s main outdoor sports and recreation precinct, an 11-hectare complex on London Street in the Springvale suburb. The park combines sports fields, stadiums, a learner bike park, playground areas and the Splash Centre aquatic complex. Most outdoor areas remain freely accessible year-round, while the Splash Centre operates with its own entry fees. Sport Whanganui manages bookings for fields and maintains offices on site.
Practical Information
| Address | London Street, Springvale, Whanganui 4501 |
| Size | 11 hectares |
| Entry | Free for outdoor park areas; Splash Centre has entry fees |
| Bike park | Learners’ track with miniature roads and signage plus pump tracks |
| Sports facilities | Cricket, rugby, rugby league, Rippa Rugby, touch fields; two stadiums |
| Aquatic | Splash Centre with eight pools, lazy river, spas, hydroslides, fitness centre |
| Dogs | Off-leash exercise area when sports fields are not in use |
| Contact | Sport Whanganui: 06 349 2300 |
About Springvale Park
Springvale Park functions as Whanganui’s primary multi-use sports hub and remains in constant use throughout the year. The grounds regularly host club and representative matches in cricket, rugby union, rugby league, Rippa Rugby and touch rugby. Two stadiums on site, Springvale Stadium and Jubilee Stadium, are managed by a trust and accommodate both sporting and community events.
The Jubilee Stadium houses the Cricket Whanganui Indoor Training Centre, which offers three indoor cricket lanes and a bowling machine for registered users. Sport Whanganui maintains its offices at the park and handles field bookings. The park also serves as an off-leash dog exercise area outside of scheduled sports use.
Play areas are distributed through the grounds, providing space for families alongside the active sports zones. The entire precinct sits close to central Whanganui and supports a wide range of community activities year-round.
Springvale Bike Park
The Springvale Bike Park sits adjacent to the Splash Centre and resulted from a community partnership involving Sport Whanganui, Whanganui District Council and the Whanganui Mountain Bike Club. It features a learners’ track designed for young riders that includes miniature roads, intersections and road signs to teach basic road rules. Pump tracks provide additional challenge for older and more experienced riders.
The facility opened to the public in 2018 following earlier development work that began around 2016. It remains freely accessible and popular with families teaching children to ride safely.
Splash Centre
The Splash Centre occupies a central position within Springvale Park at 220 London Street and serves as Whanganui’s main indoor community aquatic facility. It contains eight pools that include a 25-metre competition pool, a lazy river, spa pools, learners’ and toddlers’ pools, plus two giant hydroslides. Additional amenities comprise a sauna, steam room and an indoor rowing and fitness centre.
Whanganui District Council operates the Splash Centre, which maintains separate opening hours and fee structures from the surrounding park. The original facility opened in 1989, with major extensions added in 2008.
What Visitors Often Say
The bike park works well for teaching children road rules through its miniature roads and signs, and young riders enjoy the experience. Families appreciate having pump tracks, playground space and the Splash Centre together in one location for a full day out.
Visitors note the park’s convenient layout for combining sports, cycling practice and swimming without high costs for the outdoor areas. The variety of facilities supports both active play and relaxed family time.
Where to Learn More
Whanganui District Council – Springvale Park: Official page with park features, location details and contact information.
Sport Whanganui – Facilities: Details on bike park, stadiums, sports fields and booking contacts.
Whanganui District Council – Splash Centre: Current hours, fees, pool facilities and Learn to Swim information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Springvale Park?
Springvale Park lies on London Street in the Springvale suburb of Whanganui, with the Splash Centre at 220 London Street serving as the main landmark.
Is Springvale Park free to visit?
Access to the outdoor park, bike park, playground areas and sports fields is free. The Splash Centre charges separate entry fees for pools and fitness facilities.
What facilities does the bike park offer?
The Springvale Bike Park includes a learners’ track with miniature roads and signage for young children plus pump tracks for older riders.
Which sports are played at Springvale Park?
The park hosts cricket, rugby union, rugby league, Rippa Rugby and touch rugby on its multi-use fields. Jubilee Stadium contains the Cricket Whanganui Indoor Training Centre.
Is the Splash Centre inside Springvale Park?
Yes, the Splash Centre forms part of the Springvale Park precinct and offers eight pools, a lazy river, spas, hydroslides and a fitness centre.
Are dogs allowed at Springvale Park?
The park operates as an off-leash dog exercise area when sports fields are not in use.
Who manages bookings for the sports fields?
Sport Whanganui handles field bookings and can be contacted on 06 349 2300.
What are the stadium contact details?
The trust that runs Springvale and Jubilee Stadiums can be reached on 06 345 2102 for event bookings.
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