Fitzherbert Park

Fitzherbert Park
Fitzherbert Park.
Ground information
LocationPalmerston North, New Zealand
Establishment1902 (first recorded match)
End names
n/a
International information
First WODI20 January 1982:
 Australia v  International XI
Last WODI17 February 2000:
 New Zealand v  England
Team information
Central Districts (1951–present)
As of 1 September 2020
Source: Ground profile

Fitzherbert Park is a cricket ground in Palmerston North in New Zealand, a home ground of the Central Districts.[1] In February 2000, New Zealand Women defeated England Women at the ground.[2]

The ground is situated on Fitzherbert Avenue in the parklands beside the Manawatū River. Known originally just as the Sportsground, it was renamed Fitzherbert Park in 1973.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Ground Profile: Fitzherbert Park". CricInfo. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Tiffen heads New Zealand victory". CricInfo. 12 February 2000. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Obituary: Mr. F. H. Cooke". Manawatu Standard: 7. 10 June 1933.
  4. ^ "Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 April 2021.