Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields

We are lucky to have a great variety of open spaces in Canterbury for recreation. Why not pack a picnic or some sports gear or bikes and spend an afternoon enjoying the great outdoors!

Why not spice things up by visiting a different playground or park each week...

Around Christchurch City

Christchurch parks and reserves (CCC)
Maps of sports fields around the Christchurch city area (CCC)
Christchurch Botanic Gardens (CCC)
Playgrounds and picnic areas in Christchurch for families and children (CCC)
Dog parks in Christchurch (CCC)

Greater Christchurch and surrounding districts

Playgrounds in the Selwyn District for families and children (SDC)
Parks, reserves and sports fields in the Selwyn District (SDC)
Parks and playgrounds in the Waimakariri District for families and children (WDC)
Sports fields in the Waimakariri District (WDC)
Waimakariri River Regional Park (Environment Canterbury)
Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park (Environment Canterbury)
Northern Pegasus Bay (Environment Canterbury)