Pit Park

Pit Park Pit Park, Palmerston North, New Zealand The clay from the Pit was used by the Brick and Pipes Ltd. In order to meet local demands for bricks the owner R.P.

This six and a half hectare site, in what is now an established residential area of Palmerston North, was once a Totara forest above loess and clay soil. after they first opened in1890 to manufacture bricks and later field tiles. Edwards built a Hoffman Kiln above the site in 1904. At its peak the kiln was producing 9,000 bricks a day.The final firing of the Hoffman Kiln happened in 1959. The clay

pit gradually fell into disuse after this and became a wasteland. It was colonised by noxious weeds and used for rubbish dumping. The pit is now being developed into a passive recreation space for the P.N. community. This is a community initiated project, with the Pit Park People (all volunteers) working in partnership with the Palmerston North City Council. The site is being planted with native species and most of the seeds and trees for this project are being sourced locally. The pit will also be a restored habitat to encourage native birds back into the urban environment.. You are invited to be a part of this project by growing plants, taking part in plantings,assisting with plant maintenance and working parties or anything else you may be able to help with.

14/05/2026

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 17th May 2026 from 1.30pm - 3.00pm (we have now switched to AFTERNOON starts)

16/04/2026

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 19th April 2026 from 1.30pm - 3.00pm (we have now switched to AFTERNOON starts)

10/03/2026

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 15th March 2026 from 10.30am - 12.00pm
All Are Welcome - Details in Comment Below

09/02/2026

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 15th February 2026 from 10.30am - 12.00pm
All Are Welcome - Details in Comment Below

17/01/2026

Hello All,
The January 2026 Working Bee due to be held today is CANCELLED.

15/01/2026

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 18th January 2026 from 10.30am - 12.00pm
All Are Welcome - Details in Comment Below

01/12/2025

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 21st December 2025 from 10.30am - 12.00pm
All Are Welcome - Details in Comment Below

We have recently received a donation of cabbage trees which has been split out into 12 trees which will be planted in th...
01/12/2025

We have recently received a donation of cabbage trees which has been split out into 12 trees which will be planted in the Park this winter. Many thanks for this donation.

If you have any native seedlings sprouting in your garden, we would greatly appreciate any more donations to go towards Pit Park.

Many Thanks to everyone at Toyota New Zealand who came to our October Working Bee. We greatly appreciate the work you've...
01/12/2025

Many Thanks to everyone at Toyota New Zealand who came to our October Working Bee. We greatly appreciate the work you've done for Pit Park!

30/11/2025

All working bees over the hotter months (starting from 21st December) will be held at 10.30am - 12.00pm to avoid working during the hottest part of the day.

Following the completion of the working bee at noon, all workers are welcome to stop for a snack and drink before heading home. Please bring a sun hat, and any gardening gloves, garden tools you might have.

05/11/2025

The Pit Park Monthly Working Bee is on Sunday 16th November 2025 from 1.30pm - 3.00pm
All Are Welcome - Details in Comment Below

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637 Featherson Street
Palmerston North
4414

Telephone

+6463540062

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