Recreation
Christchurch's parks and waterways offer many opportunities for recreation in different landscapes and settings. From quiet relaxation to energetic, physical activity, there's something for everyone. You can choose from the hills, coast, forests, waterways or local urban parks to meet your skills and interests.
Parks are part of the community and are free for everyone to use. There is a park near you waiting to be discovered.
- Awesome activities
Why not take part in one of the many awesome activities available in Christchurch parks.
- Dog excercise areas
Dog exercise areas are fully fenced and are a great place to exercise your dog off its leash, allowing your dog to roam and sniff to its hearts content.
- Mountain biking
Christchurch has heaps of tracks for fat tyres. Tracks to suit the enthusiast, the beginner, and all levels in-between.
- Parks & Reserves
Find out where some of the most popular Parks & Reserves around Banks Peninsula are, or use the Parks A-Z search.
- Places to play
Go adventuring with friends or visit the park with your family.
- Sports parks
There is a good spread of high quality sports facilities around the city. Junior, intermediate and senior levels of sport are all catered for.
- Walks
Christchurch’s regional park walkways pass though many different landscapes. Wetlands, pine forest, coastal dunes, rocky open tussock areas and native bush are all to be encountered. You can follow coastlines, circle a wetland, skirt an extinct volcano crater rim, or peer into an old quarry site.
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Go cycling for fun or fitness. |
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Take a leisurely walk. |
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