victoria esplanade gardens

A beautiful large park, free of charge, with a paddling pool large play area, walks, - cafe, rose garden, and a great miniature railway ( there is a charge) Beautifully kept grounds. Picnic areas, aviaries, All in all a safe and pleasant place for a family day out. Loads of ducks on one of the ponds. The children loved the whole outing.

Nice place to unwind and relax strolling through the bush and the gardens. Good place to take the family to chill.

A large garden complex with a range of options to stroll through, from the rose gardens and bird aviaries to a number of short bush walks. There are children's play grounds, a miniature train that operates at the weekend, a gorgeous Café and lots of side paths to duck down.There are a number of ponds with a collection of very tame and friendly ducks. walking through the bush and numerous walks there are lots of Wood Pigeons, Tui and even the odd rabbit in residence.A really great place to relax on your own or visit with family

The Esplanade is a wonderful spot to visit and relax in the tranquil bush like setting. I took my grand daughter and wife for an afternoon out and we just sat and relaxed in the sunshine while she played on the very good playground , then we strolled around under bush covered walkways enjoying each others company. A beautiful little spot

We regularly drive through the Esplanade on our way home from work. We look in amazement at the beautiful trees, the rose garden and of course the miniature rsileay. The cherry blossoms are awesome. The childrens play ground is fabulous.

Big area and perfect for all types of outdoor activities like community, family, friends, party gathering and etc. Excellent for walking w/ or without dog, cycling, kids activities and more...Nice view w/ heaps of plants, trees, birds, playground, pool and many more. A must visit place in Palmerston North.

A pretty good cafe but every single time I've been there, it takes forever to be served & for the food to come out

Great menu and service and a lovely ambience. Where else do you get 10 acres of park like gardens? Only open for dinner on weekends however

Nice walk for the family to enjoy, handy location to our hotel. We had a lovely picnic with family and friends beside the beautiful gardens.

A perfect place to wander. Enjoy the Esplanade Railway. Excellent for cycling, walking the dog. Mostly very safe. Very well maintained. Great river track.

Bit area with lots to see and do. Liked the bush walks and can see that the children's park is having a revamp. Highest flying fox I have ever seen. We got to go on the train on a valentines night special trip - longest kids train I have been on so far.

Have driven past a million times but never been in. So today I took the time to walk around the gardens, and what a pleasure it was. So close to the main road, yet relatively quiet and peaceful. Some great walks through mature trees and gardens. Could be better signposted, but still difficult to get lost. Take the time to enjoy this experience

This is a wonderful park with a lot to offer. The children love the railway (runs school holidays & weekends - weather permitting) and is well worth the $2.50 charge. The playground suits a wide range of ages and is well maintained & the layout good for keeping tabs on where the kids are with seating available for picnics/relaxing. There are toilet facilities close by too. The park has wonderful walking tracks and a bird avairy which is also worth a look. There are rose gardens and a hot house too. A cafe is also centrally located at the park. Parking is plentiful & overall it's a great place to visit.

This place is a real gem. There are plenty of walks (shady and sunny), a fantastic playground, a paddling pool, a cafe with great food and nice icecreams, plenty of free parking and a model train that does a complete circuit. The paths that go along the river are lovely. Take the kids and enjoy a long afternoon. The rose garden is gorgeous too.

Great playground. has a duck pond, Beautiful gardens and even a bird aviary. Perfect for everyone of all ages.