QE II Stadium and Pool
New Brighton
About
Originally built in 1973, Queen Elizabeth II Park was the focal point of the 1974 Commonwealth Games. The stadium is the second largest in the city and hosts major athletics events, outdoor concerts and sporting fixtures. Most recently it was home to a pool of teams in the Under-17 Soccer World Cup. The aquatic center is of Olympic quality. Major swimming and diving meets are held in the center, as well as less well known sports such as water polo and underwater hockey. The complex is also fun for the kids with twin water slides, a learning pool and cafe.
