Children's space in Christchurch

“Great location for our one night stay, the hedges provided brilliant shelter from the strong winds. The children there made great use of the playground. Good showers even though they are not new. Small swimming pool for the children would be so welcome today in the Nor'wester 31 degrees.”

“There are secrets to find in Matawai Park, Rangiora, if you are observant enough to find them.”

“Pretty park, great for walking around.”

“Dog here, this is a great little park with good spots for pee mail. There is a few things about but no lights. It is a long thin small park and can get busy there is a small pond too but the ducks do not want to be sniffed. Also something funny happens with the pond as it is only above leg depth on the ducks but I was swimming. Anyway apart from some stuck up ducks it is pretty social and safe down a dead end road and away from sports fields. Lights are not a problem for me I am black and my nose works in the dark. My owner spent about 10 minutes calling a tractor tyre called leo to him. I could not figure out why and eventually tapped him on the back of the leg to say the tyre is not coming. Boy did he jump, but that tyre must have been dead like I get when I see a rabbit, none here tho. Recommend will do again.”

“Good place for a good walking exercise.”

“Everyday go to place. Nice, clean and pretty good in size. There is a bike track and 2 kids playground as well.”

“Great small suburban Park with gas BBQ on site. Small half basketball court and a small play area for young kids. Enough room to kick a ball or fly a kite.”

“Manuka Cottage is there! A Communtiy Centre where affordable activities bring people together. A safe space to develop social relationships, participate in any number of activities, or simply sit and enjoy a hot drink, read the newspaper...... go and check it out!”

Links Functions and Events keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Morning service moves at a steady clip. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop.

“Waka Huia is the most wonderful place, very child-centred and in a calm/ relaxed/ family environment. Different aged kids all play together, the big kids look out for the little ones, lots of tuakana-teina opportunities. The kaiako are awesome educators, highly experienced and genuinely loving and kind. My daughter has grown a lot under their gentle guidance. She loves the animals (chickens and visiting lambs), outside play year round, cups of tea, dress-ups and treasures (shells, wool) to play with.”

“The staff played a crucial role in my son's transition from his previous Best Start program. Their friendly and welcoming demeanor made the process easy and helped him make new friends. The activities and programs for the kids are well-prepared and provide a lot of useful information for parents. The photos of the activities show that my son has a great time at preschool, and I feel confident and safe leaving him there.”

“Beautiful place, larger than most. Its nice to have a dedicated playground for babies, toddlers and small children. Love the team at Wigram Chipmunks they make amazing coffees! the best I've had a long time. We went there for a birthday party and they are an absolute dream to work with, a business that caters to families.”

“Amazing cultural,let us to do our Friday pray,that is matter of respect”

“Playground could do with an update but still good fun and lots to play on. A small creek nearby, basketball courts and fields.”

“A gem of Hornby, velodrome remains from the 1974 Commonwealth Games, fantastic home of Hornby Rugby and Cricket!”

“Decent older playground. Good place to take kids on a good afternoon. There are some barbeques and shade next to the playground.”

“There is a nice Freedom campsite oposite to this park, good toilets, one minute walk to the beach, very quiet. We stayed one night it was a pleasant stay.”

“GREAT place for having fun wiwith kids.”

“Walked the dogs. Very hot day. Parking available in shady area. Stuck to the trees for shade. Nice park. Good size. Seating amongst the trees.”

“Always walk my dogs here. Good and safe as no open road on the boundaries.”

“Warren park, is a good park, and it’s big, we just went for a walk, it’s good for walking dogs, and even going for a picnic, I recommend it to all”

“Very nice playground for kids to play. There is relic Caterpillar tractor from McMurdo Station.”

“Nice park for dogs. good evening spot for walk and open playground area . nice and open parking place .”

“Pretty much the best skate pump track in all the Empire. Had it all to my self this winter morning. Skate on:)”

“I grew up opposite Burwood Park and loved it as a kid, always plenty to do there and there were huge crowds there watching the various sports being played. Good amenities. Don't know if the flying fox is still there but that was always a crowd pleaser.”

“Also known as The Fortress. Home ground to the mighty R.S.A Football Club.”

“Awesome place easy to find Lots off parks And when i have to catch a bus I can go the front off building”

“It’s a park. As far as parks go, it has most things. It has grass It has toilets It has a water fountain At certain times of the year it has goal posts There is a children’s playground. And is more often than not people, birds, dogs and more”

“Great place to walk the dog, enjoy sports and they also have a small playground for the kids. The toilets are next to the playground.”

“Went to the Holden show at Wolf Brook arena this Saturday. Wasn't disappointed. Excellent year coverage with beautifully turned out cars, utes and a few vans. I didn't think to take pics for posting but these are the few I did take.”