Laurie Hall Park

Image showing Laurie Hall Park gardens, flowers, memorial, playground and car park.

Laurie Hall Park in the centre of Whangārei features a war memorial cenotaph and a spectacular hillside of floral gardens.

There are open grassy areas, seating for picnics and a children's playground.

Parking

The Laurie Hall Carpark provides parking next to the park. The park can also be accessed by foot via flights of steps from Bank Street or Dent Street.

History of Laurie Hall Park

The park is named after the district’s highly respected former town clerk, Laurie Hall MBE.

Laurie was appointed accountant for Whangārei Borough Council in 1927. In 1936, he became Town Clerk until his death on 13 April 1951, at the age of 49. 

Laurie Hall was deeply committed to the wellbeing of the people of Whangārei. This extended to supporting returned servicemen, and in 1946 he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his work to further the interests of local men serving in the forces in World War 2.>

It is fitting that Whangārei’s new war memorial, unveiled in March 2015, is situated in the park named for him.

Location

Laurie Hall Lane, Whangārei 0110  View Map

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Features

  • Dogs allowed on-leash
  • Park benches, seating and picnic tables
  • Playground
  • Shaded areas
  • Walks - paved
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