Shepherds Park
| Shepherds Park | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 31-35 Cresta Avenue, Beach Haven, Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°47′16.1″S 174°41′19.3″E / 36.787806°S 174.688694°E |
| Created | 1947 |
| Operated by | Auckland Council |
| Website | Auckland Council |
Shepherds Park, is a reserve and sports ground in the suburb of Beach Haven in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the home ground of New Zealand National League and Northern League side Birkenhead United, the Beach Haven Bowling Club, Beach Haven Tennis Club and Shepherds Park Squash Club.[1]
Shepherds Park also hosts cricket games during the summer and is used as one of Birkenhead City Cricket Club's grounds.[2]
History
Shepherd Park was named after the Shepherd family who lived and farmed there for several generations.[1]
Starting in September 2022, Birkenhead United started the upgrades of their club rooms worth around NZD$2.5 million.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Shepherds Park". Auckland Council. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "Shepherds Park". criq HQ.com. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "Clubroom Upgrade". Birkenhead United AFC. Retrieved 29 August 2022.