Christchurch region has many playgrounds for children some of which have been built to the latest specifications and large enough service more than their local area.
 BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND
Botanic Gardens Children's playground The children's playground is near the Armagh Street car park entrance. A popular playground, it's been entertaining generations of Christchurch children for many years. Play equipment includes swings, slides, multi-play structures and climbing towers. There is also a liberty swing available for children with disabilities. To use the swing, please collect the key from the Visitor Centre.
03-941 7590
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 IMAGINATION STATION
Imagination Station Christchurch Suitable for all ages of Lego lovers! At the Imagination Station space within Tūranga (Central Library) there’s heaps of LEGO, and plenty of DUPLO and even a table of Technic. Parents are encouraged to get creative with their kids, but there is also ample space for adults to sit back and unwind. It can be busy at the weekends and during the school holidays, but there’s plenty else to do in and around Tūranga such as ride the tram, play at Margaret Mahy playground, or watch the rebuilding of the Cathedral.
0274 382 106
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 NEW BRIGHTON WHALE POOL
New Brighton Whale Pool The new playground sits just to the north of New Brighton Library and has everything from water cannons and musical toys to swings, slides and a large waka that children can climb and play in. Said to be a mixed of traditional and new with a cultural aspect with a giant waka made from sustainable timber and treated without chemicals. Wet and dry play equipment, including a 600kg copy of the original whale from the old playground that became an icon as most remember spending time there during the Christchurch summer.
03-941 8999
recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
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 THOMSON PARK
Thomson Park Christchurch Is a seaside recreation park in New Brighton with touch rugby fields, playground, skate park, BBQ area with seating and public facilities. Thomson Park is next to the Rawhiti 18 hole public Golf course and is across the road from the North New Brighton beach. |
 HAGLEY PARK
Christchurch Hagley Park Hagley Park has been at the heart of Christchurch since the 1850s when it was set aside for the enjoyment of Christchurch residents. |
 MARGARET MAHY PLAYGROUND
Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free” This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city. It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave. |
 THE GROYNES
The Groynes Christchurch is a wonderful asset for the city due to its many attributes and has provided plenty of fun for families over the years. Kids at play A new naturally inspired playground was installed on the western side of the reserve near the boatshed in 2016.
03 941 8999
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 WOODHAM PARK
Woodham Park Christchurch Woodham Park has a large collection of expansive mature trees include specimens of daimyo oak, trembling poplar, Chinese wingnut and slippery elm. The borders feature excellent examples of laurel and yew hedges, a variety of herbaceous plants interspersed with hydrangeas and camellias, and an outstanding collection of rhododendrons. The Park also boasts the only aviary operated by the City Council, housing specimens of Java sparrow, ring-necked dove, native and exotic parakeet, quail and various finches. |
Botanic Gardens Children's playground
The children's playground is near the Armagh Street car park entrance.
A popular playground, it's been entertaining generations of Christchurch children for many years.
Play equipment includes swings, slides, multi-play structures and climbing towers.
There is also a liberty swing available for children with disabilities. To use the swing, please collect the key from the Visitor Centre.
Christchurch Hagley Park
Hagley Park has been at the heart of Christchurch since the 1850s when it was set aside for the enjoyment of Christchurch residents.
Our Park was named after Hagley Park, the country estate of Lord Lyttelton, who became chairman of the Canterbury Association in March 1850.
Today, it is the most significant central city park, offering a diverse range of entertainment and recreational facilities close to the city centre.
Imagination Station Christchurch
Suitable for all ages of Lego lovers!
At the Imagination Station space within Tūranga (Central Library) there’s heaps of LEGO, and plenty of DUPLO and even a table of Technic. Parents are encouraged to get creative with their kids, but there is also ample space for adults to sit back and unwind.
It can be busy at the weekends and during the school holidays, but there’s plenty else to do in and around Tūranga such as ride the tram, play at Margaret Mahy playground, or watch the rebuilding of the Cathedral.
Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free”
This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city.
It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.
New Brighton Whale Pool
The new playground sits just to the north of New Brighton Library and has everything from water cannons and musical toys to swings, slides and a large waka that children can climb and play in.
Said to be a mixed of traditional and new with a cultural aspect with a giant waka made from sustainable timber and treated without chemicals. Wet and dry play equipment, including a 600kg copy of the original whale from the old playground that became an icon as most remember spending time there during the Christchurch summer.
The Groynes Christchurch is a wonderful asset for the city due to its many attributes and has provided plenty of fun for families over the years.
Kids at play
There are a number of playgrounds throughout the Groynes with various equipment including a flying fox, bridge, multi-play structure, see-saw, slides and swings.
A new naturally inspired playground was installed on the western side of the reserve near the boatshed in 2016.
Check out the rope swing made from coconut fibre.
Thomson Park Christchurch
Is a seaside recreation park in New Brighton with touch rugby fields, playground, skate park, BBQ area with seating and public facilities.
Playground includes a flying fox and the skate park is fairly large.
Thomson Park is next to the Rawhiti 18 hole public Golf course and is across the road from the North New Brighton beach.
Woodham Park Christchurch
Woodham Park has a large collection of expansive mature trees include specimens of daimyo oak, trembling poplar, Chinese wingnut and slippery elm. The borders feature excellent examples of laurel and yew hedges, a variety of herbaceous plants interspersed with hydrangeas and camellias, and an outstanding collection of rhododendrons.
The Park also boasts the only aviary operated by the City Council, housing specimens of Java sparrow, ring-necked dove, native and exotic parakeet, quail and various finches.
