These palm trees which were planted in the mid-1930s were designed to line the road into and through the Victoria Esplanade. The Begonia Hothouse can be seen in the background, to the right of the children's paddling pool.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1944

Another view of the paddling pool donated to the children of Palmerston North in 1937 by the Returned Servicemen’s Association. The Begonia Hothouse can be seen to the left of the paddling pool.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1944

This booklet has information about the Victoria Esplanade Garden features, including the RSA Paddling Pool, Victoria House (Esplanade Cafe), aviaries, Education Centre (demolished 2017), Rose Garden, Miniature Railway and much more. It also includ...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Date:          2000s

This booklet guides the reader through a 1-2 hour walk through historic sites in and around the Victoria Esplanade Gardens. Some sites included: Old Palmerston North Post Office (now Esplanade Cafe), RSA Paddling Pool and Sir Peter Black Conservat...

Creator:      Palmerston North Heritage Trails
Date:          1994