Suva

Parks and recreation in Suva

Suva’s green spaces offer a mix of colonial history and modern recreational facilities. Thurston Botanical Gardens, established on the site of the original Suva village, showcases South Pacific flora alongside the Fiji Museum. Nearby, Albert Park serves as a major hub for rugby and cricket, famously known as the landing site for the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928. The coastal belt features the HFC Bank Stadium for international sports and My Suva Picnic Park, which provides accessible walkways and seafront pavilions.

Parks & Recreation — Map

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A

Thurston Gardens

Thurston Gardens are the botanical gardens of Fiji. They used to be known as the Suva Botanical Gardens but its name was changed in honour…

B

ANZ National Stadium

The HFC Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Suva, Fiji.

C

Albert Park

Historic sports ground across from the Government Buildings. It features facilities for rugby, cricket, and soccer, and is famously the site where Charles Kingsford Smith landed the Southern Cross during the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928.

D

Sukuna Park

Central waterfront park in the business district named after statesman Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. It serves as a primary venue for public festivals, community gatherings, and outdoor events.

E

My Suva Park

Landscaped coastal park along Queen Elizabeth Drive featuring paved walking tracks, open green spaces, and views of Laucala Bay.

F

Suva Point Park

Coastal recreation area located at the southern tip of the Suva peninsula, offering a promenade for walking and views of the surrounding reef and harbor.

G

My Suva Picnic Park

Waterfront recreational area equipped with traditional-style picnic bures, a children's playground, and public exercise equipment along the shoreline.

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