Bayly Park
Park in Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Bayly Park was a cricket ground and recreational reserve in Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand.
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| Location | Hāwera, New Zealand | ||
| Country | New Zealand | ||
| Establishment | 1892 (first recorded match) | ||
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| As of 3 November 2011 Source: Ground profile | |||
Bayly Park was established in the 1890s beside Camberwell Road on land owned by a local sports identity, George Bayly, who wanted to provide sports facilities for Hāwera. He helped to develop it into the town's main sports venue, hosting cricket, football, tennis and cycling.[1]
First-class cricket was first played on Bayly Park in 1892 when Taranaki played Hawke's Bay. A further first-class match came in 1895 when Taranaki played the touring Fijians, and another first-class fixture followed against Hawke's Bay in 1897. The final first-class match played there came in 1898 when Taranaki played Canterbury.[2]
What was Bayly Park is now part of Hāwera High School, and functions as a part of the school's recreation areas.[1]
