McLean Park, Sports ground
McLean Park is a large sports ground in Napier with two named ends: the Centennial Stand and the Embankment End. The field is known for its good grass surface and features covered stands and a large grass hill where spectators can watch matches from different vantage points.
The ground opened in 1911 and was named as a memorial after Sir Donald McLean following his family's land donation. It developed into a major cricket venue from the 1950s onward and has hosted international matches since then.
The park is named after Sir Donald McLean, whose family donated the land in 1910. Today it serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together to watch cricket and rugby matches and share in those moments.
The park is easy to reach from central Napier and offers free entry for many events, so everyone can enjoy the games. It is straightforward to walk around and find a good viewing spot, either in the stands or on the grass hill.
The park is one of the easternmost places where a Test cricket match has been played, thanks to its proximity to the International Date Line. This makes it a special spot in world cricket history.
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