Situated in the heart of Alexandra’s central business area, Pioneer Park is the town’s premier recreation ground. Early pioneers established the park in the late 1860s and today it caters for informal sport, passive recreation and events.

It is a popular venue for family orientated activities such kicking the ball and flying a kite, or a chance to take the children to the playground. Special events such as visiting circuses, the annual Thyme Festival, Blossom Festival and popular summertime weekend markets are also held in the park. It is also a great place to relax away from the busy central business area or from the heat of the day.

Throughout the park are many mature and notable trees and the Glad McArthur Garden with its ornamental plant collections. For those wanting just to sit and relax or have lunch, the Glad McArthur Garden is an ideal place to go.

The park is also home to the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery and the i-SITE.