Shepherds Park
Shepherds Park, is a reserve and sports ground in the suburb of Beach Haven in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the home ground of New Zealand National League and Northern League side Birkenhead United, the Beach Haven Bowling Club, Beach Haven Tennis Club and Shepherds Park Squash Club.[1]
| Shepherds Park | |
|---|---|
 Shepherds Park playground | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 31-35 Cresta Avenue, Beach Haven, Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°47′16.1″S 174°41′19.3″E |
| Created | 1947 |
| Operated by | Auckland Council |
| Website | Auckland Council |
Shepherds Park also hosts cricket games during the summer and is used as one of Birkenhead City Cricket Club's grounds.[2]
History
Shepherd Park was named after the Shepherd family who lived and farmed there for several generations.[1]
Starting in September 2022, Birkenhead United started the upgrades of their club rooms worth around NZD$2.5 million.[3]
In September 2022, Shepherds Park were shortlisted by FIFA to be a team base camp for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[4][5] On 12 December 2022, it was announced Shepherds Park would be used as the training ground by Italy during the world cup.[6][7]
References
- "Shepherds Park". Auckland Council. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- "Shepherds Park". criq HQ.com. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- "Clubroom Upgrade". Birkenhead United AFC. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- "Team Base Camps added to list of FIFA Women's World Cup™ 'firsts'". FIFA. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "The grounds that will get upgrades as part of $19 million plan for Women's World Cup". friendsoffootballnz.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Team Base Camps confirmed for FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™". FIFA. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Fifa Women's World Cup: Team base camps revealed for next year's tournament in New Zealand". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2022.