West End, Manawatu-Wanganui
| West End | |
| Population: | 4,383 (2001) |
| Territorial Authority | |
| Palmerston North City | |
West End is a suburb in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Location and Population
West End is located to the south west of Palmerston North Central and had a resident population of 4,383 (2001). The suburb is fairly large with its boundaries being Botanical Road and Katene Street in the W, to the S is the Manawatu River, to the NW is Main Street West/Pioneer Highway. There is a boundary between Palmerston North Central and West End at Cook Street, therefore the suburb does not include Seventh Day Adventist School. On the E is Fitzherbert Avenue.
Main attractions
Main attractions include:
- Victoria Esplanade
- Lido Swimming complex
- Palmerston North Bowling Club
- The Warehouse, Palmerston North
- Palmerston North Holiday Park
- Te Awe Awe Scout Group
- Manawatu Lawn Tennis Centre
- Palmerston North Accommodation
Schools
Four schools are sited in the suburb. They are Palmerston North Girls High School, Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School, West End School & Awatapu College.
Parks and Reserves
Apart from the main park as stated in the Main attractions, there are also these parks and reserves:
- Fitzherbert Park - this park is used mainly as a cricket ground in summer and a rugby league ground in winter. This is the main park which Central Districts Cricket Association use when they have a 'home' game in Palmerston North.
- Ongley Park
- Manawaroa Park
- Skate Park
- State Highway 56 Reserve
- Savage Reserve
Coordinates: 40°22′03″S 175°37′06″E / 40.3676°S 175.6184°E