Foster Park

Welcome to Foster Park, the largest sport and recreation park in the Selwyn District and one of the most comprehensive sites for young people's education, active sport and recreation, play, and community activity in New Zealand. Located in Rolleston, between Broadlands Drive, Goulds Road, and Dynes Road, Foster Park offers a wide range of facilities and activities for all ages.

Situated on an expansive area, Foster Park is a hub for sports enthusiasts and community members alike. With the inclusion of Rolleston College and the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, this institution provides a complete package for education, fitness, and leisure. Whether you're a student, athlete, or simply looking for a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, Foster Park is the ideal destination.

The construction of Foster Park began in 2014 and is now nearing completion. Currently, the park is home to several prominent sports clubs, including the Selwyn United Football Club, Rolleston Rugby Football Club, Rolleston Softball Club, Selwyn Baseball Club, and Waikirikiri Hockey Club. These clubs benefit from the park's ample lit training and playing spaces, which include eight grass playing fields, two hockey facilities, an artificial football field, and two cricket wickets. With these facilities, Foster Park caters to a range of evening and winter activities, such as hockey, football, rugby, and cricket.

In addition to serving as home grounds for these clubs, Foster Park also offers its grass fields, cricket pitches, baseball and softball diamond, hockey and football turfs for public use (subject to availability) and event hire. Whether you're organizing a friendly match or planning a community event, Foster Park provides the perfect setting. For more information on booking fields or hiring the turfs, please visit our website at https://eservices.selwyn.govt.nz/facilities/search.

Furthermore, adjacent to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, you'll find the newly opened Selwyn Sports Centre. This state-of-the-art facility offers various spaces available for both casual use (subject to availability) and long-term seasonal hire. Whether you're looking to engage in individual fitness activities or organize team practices, the Selwyn Sports Centre has you covered.

At Foster Park, we believe in promoting an active and inclusive community. With our extensive range of facilities and the ongoing development of our park, we strive to provide a vibrant and welcoming environment for everyone. Come and experience the unparalleled opportunities for education, sports, and recreation that Foster Park has to offer.