Playgrounds in Christchurch

Kids playgrounds and family-friendly spots around Christchurch.

Playgrounds in Christchurch range from the huge Margaret Mahy family playground in the central city to suburban and park play areas with slides, climbing frames, and water play. All are free to use and maintained by the city council, with many set within larger parks and reserves.

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Christchurch playground map

522 public playgrounds in and around Christchurch. Tap one for its features and directions, or find the ones nearest you.

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Playground pins set on LINZ aerial photos (CC BY 4.0). Locations, features and toilets from Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council and Waimakariri District Council data. Some locations from the University of Otago national playground audit, checked on the aerial. Park names partly from Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, Outdoor Access Commission, from LINZ and DOC data (CC BY 4.0). Some points © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Playground guides for Christchurch

23 playgrounds