Last updated June 2026
Skoglund Park is a large open sports ground on Thames Street in the Roslyn suburb of Palmerston North. It forms part of the city’s recreation hub and serves primarily as a football venue for local clubs and Saturday games. The park offers changing rooms, a playground, picnic tables, seating, toilets, a drinking fountain and parking. It sits directly beside Edwards Pit Park, with a dedicated walkway linking the two reserves. Dogs are prohibited on the sportsgrounds at Skoglund Park.
Practical Information
| Location | Thames Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North 4414 |
| Type | Sports ground (football) and recreation reserve, managed by Palmerston North City Council |
| Features | Football fields, changing rooms, playground, picnic tables, seating, toilets, drinking fountain, parking |
| Dogs | Prohibited on the sportsgrounds (neighbouring Edwards Pit Park is the off-leash dog area) |
| Linked walks | Edwards Pit Park – Skoglund Park walkway (2.0 km network) |
| Cost | Free |
| Best for | Football fixtures, casual play, watching games, linking walks to Edwards Pit Park |
About Skoglund Park
Skoglund Park occupies a large open space on Thames Street in the established Roslyn residential area of Palmerston North. It operates as a working sports ground focused on football, with fields used by local clubs and available for public viewing of Saturday matches.
The park provides changing rooms along with a playground, picnic tables, seating, toilets, a drinking fountain and parking. These facilities support both organised sport and casual recreation when the fields are not in active use.
Football activity limits casual access to the playing surfaces during fixtures and training sessions. Outside those times the open ground remains available for informal play and community use.
Connection to Edwards Pit Park
Skoglund Park lies directly adjacent to Edwards Pit Park, a restored former quarry site. The two reserves are joined by the Edwards Pit Park – Skoglund Park walkway, a 2.0 km easy lime-and-gravel network listed on the Palmerston North City Council walks pages.
The walkway offers views into Edwards Pit from the Skoglund Park sportsfields. Edwards Pit Park features restoration plantings, wetlands, open parkland, an outdoor gym and the historic Hoffman Kiln heritage site nearby. It serves as the designated off-leash dog exercise area for this part of the city.
Many visitors combine a football visit at Skoglund Park with a walk through to Edwards Pit Park, using the connection for a longer outing or while waiting during games.
What Visitors Often Say
Skoglund Park is viewed mainly as a functional football ground within Palmerston North’s recreation hub. The changing rooms, playground and direct walkway link to Edwards Pit Park receive regular positive comments for practical family use.
Practical notes include the prohibition on dogs at the sportsgrounds, the need to use Edwards Pit Park next door for off-leash exercise, and the value of combining football watching with walks on the connecting paths for a fuller visit.
Where to Learn More
PNCC: Skoglund Park: official Palmerston North City Council page with location details and facility list.
PNCC: Edwards Pit Park – Skoglund Park walkway: council page describing the 2.0 km connecting walkway and access points.
PNCC: Edwards Pit Park: official details on the neighbouring restored quarry park, dog rules and history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skoglund Park?
Thames Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North 4414.
What sports are played here?
Primarily football, with fields used by local clubs and for Saturday matches.
Are dogs allowed?
No. Dogs are prohibited on the sportsgrounds at Skoglund Park. The neighbouring Edwards Pit Park is the designated off-leash area.
What facilities are available?
Changing rooms, playground, picnic tables, seating, toilets, drinking fountain and parking.
Can I walk to Edwards Pit Park?
Yes. The Edwards Pit Park – Skoglund Park walkway provides a direct 2.0 km connection between the reserves.
Is the park free to use?
Yes. It is a free public reserve managed by Palmerston North City Council.
When is the best time to visit for casual use?
Outside organised football fixtures and training sessions, when the fields are available for informal play.
Is there parking?
Yes. On-site parking is available at the park.
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