McLean Park is named for Sir Donald McLean who was a prominent landowner, farmer and local Member of Parliament in the Hawke’s Bay in the 1800s. In 1905 his son, Sir Douglas MacLean, and a syndicate of Napier men established a trust to raise money to buy land for public recreation. Sir Douglas gifted ten acres of land as a memorial to his father and the land was officially named the 'Sir Donald McLean Park' by an act of Parliament in 1911. Today it is simply known as 'McLean Park'.
McLean Park is now home to all the major representative and international Rugby, and cricket, played in Hawke's Bay and has also hosted fixtures for the FIFA World U17 Women's World Cup.
The last four years have seen an upgrade to the stadium match lighting and one entire grandstand has been removed and a stunning new stand, complete with a corporate entertainment complex built in its place.
Location: McLean Park is just a short 10-minute stroll from Napier's city centre
Capacity: 15,000
Access: Harris and Graeme Lowe Stands have accessible entry and seating
Address: McLean Park, Latham St, Napier
Phone: +64 (0)6 835 7617
