Athletic Park (Wellington)
- Athletic Park (Wellington)
Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Athletic Park
nickname =
caption =
location = Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand
coordinates = coord|41|19|1.97|S|174|46|37.28|E|region:NZ_type:landmark
broke_ground =
opened = April 6, 1896
renovated =
expanded =
closed = October 10, 1999
demolished =
owner = Athletic Park Company (1896 - 1908)
Wellington Rugby Union (1908 - 1999)
operator =
surface = Grass
construction_cost =
architect =
project_manager =
main_contractors =
former_names =
tenants =
seating_capacity = 800 (1898)
1,100 (1902)
5,700 (1928)
39,000 (1950)-(1999)
dimensions =
Athletic Park was a well-known ground used mostly for rugby matches in Wellington, New Zealand. The ground was also the inaugural home of New Zealand's principal knockout football tournament, the Chatham Cup (first held in 1923).
It has now been demolished and replaced with a retirement village. It was famous for a very steep grandstand (the Millard Stand) which used to sway a little in the regular strong winds that Wellington is famous for. The stand was unsafe as Wellington is very susceptible to earthquakes.
In 1999 the ground was closed and replaced by the Westpac Stadium, fondly referred to by some as "The Cake Tin" which is situated closer to the city centre.
The last rugby match played at Athletic Park was on October 10, 1999, between Wellington and Otago NPC teams, with Wellington winning 36-16.
ee also
*List of All Black Tests at Athletic Park
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