Allen Street ,Morrinsville, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako
This reserve is 2.0613 hectares in size. It is located on the corner of Allen Street and Waverley Avenue in the north eastern area of Morrinsville. The Park is bounded to the north and east by residential property, to the south by Allen Street and to the west by Waverley Avenue. Howie Park consists of a large undulating grassed area and features a Rhododendron garden as well as a Camellia garden, which is situated near the playground area. The upper part of the Park features a war memorial and cenotaph that overlooks the terraced ponds and ring road that meanders its way through the park. Howie Park provides elevated views of the area. There is also a large collection of mature native and exotic trees on the park which include Dacrydium Cupressinum, Acer palmatum, Phyllocladus Trichomanoides, Podocarpus totara, Cordyline Australis, Cryptomeria japonica, Platanus Orientalis, Magnolia grandiflora, Quercus palustris, Q. robur, Fagussylvatica, Cedrus deodara and Taxodium Distichum. The Operative District Plan identifies Howie Park as a Reserve. The underlying zone is Residential. History In 1922 George Howie, among the first Councillors of Morrinsville Borough Council and the Mayor of Morrinsville from 1923 to 1925, gifted the Park to the citizens of Morrinsville as a memorial for those who died during World War One. In 2007 the pond area was renovated and replanted. Howie Park is arguably Morrinsville’s main designation park, and a high degree of development and presentation is appropriate. Howie Park is a popular venue for holding events and weddings - contact us to make a booking!
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