Recreation award plaque sits in the middle of green field

A national light shone again on Foster Park, as the Council picked up another award in the ‘Outstanding Recreation Facility’ category at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards evening held on Thursday 14 November.

This comes after the Council won the ‘Active Park/Sportsground of the Year’ award for Foster Park at Recreation Aotearoa Awards in May 2024.

Foster Park is home to 16 grass playing fields, hockey and football turfs, a softball/baseball diamond, cricket pitches, a destination playground and its latest addition, a youth zone under construction expected to be completed by June 2025.

Foster Park has earned its award-winning title by being Selwyn’s largest sport and recreation park, stretching across 25 hectares. Its success is a result of involving the community and sports clubs throughout many stages of the project, which helped shape the development of the park.

The late John F. Reid, who led the Foster Park Project over five years while he was Major Projects Manager at Selwyn District Council had the vision that Foster Park would be an excellent recreation park for community sport.

“With these last two awards that the park has won, we feel as though, as a Council and a community, we are fulfilling John’s vision.” says Tim Mason, Executive Director of Infrastructure and Property.

Sports Centre Operations Manager Dave Tippett pictured at Foster Park holding the Outstanding Recreation Facility award.

Council male employee stands with award plaque in hand with Foster Park greenery in background and kids playing

Last modified: 25 Nov 2024 12:26pm