Explore parks : Christchurch City Council

COVID-19 update on parks and tracks

The Government is asking for everyone to stay at home. Their advice is that you can go for a walk or exercise outdoors for a short time, and to stick to simple walks or exercise spots close to home.

When you are out, you must stay two metres away from anyone who is not in your household.

Parks and cemeteries are open for pedestrian access only, and where possible we have closed off park car parks. Please do not use any play equipment or exercise equipment.

The following are closed:

Public toilets
Playgrounds, play equipment or exercise equipment in parks
The Botanic Gardens
Car parks within parks are closed for vehicle access
Visitor and information centres, i.e. Bottle Lake Forest and Travis Wetland
The Spencer Park animal area
Fenced dog parks, including Horseshoe Lake, The Groynes and Styx Mill Reserve. All other parks are available to exercise dogs in
All Council-owned sports facilities e.g clubrooms

People are asked to refrain from smoking in Council-owned playgrounds and parks (including sports parks) in line with the Council's Smokefree Public Places Policy.