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Best Things to Do in Christchurch, with kids
Bishopdale Park is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children can enjoy the Elephant slide, flying fox, skate area and sports fields for free, with toilets and a drinking fountain close by; minimal fencing means parents must supervise actively.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Hagley Park South is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children can bike on traffic-free loops, kick balls on huge lawns, join low-cost family punting, and access toilets and drinking fountains, but there is no adventure playground on site.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Zone Bowling Garden City is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 get lane bumpers, lightweight balls, family play packs, arcade tickets, party hosts, and level floors, so the centre actively caters to children’s safety and entertainment.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.) is 87% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can ride trains for $2, explore two playgrounds and watch model boats; flat lawns suit ball games and prices are low, but it operates only on Sunday afternoons.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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MoveX Trampoline and Ninja Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
Children under 5 get a dedicated zone, older kids access trampolines, parkour and ninja course, crew pass saves money; parents supervise from café, but crowds and falls risk need vigilance.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bottle Lake Forest Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids can spot fairy houses, ride the 7 km Family Loop, and climb the tyre playground; toilets and parking are close, yet parents must monitor bikes and open water and bring their own snacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre is 87% Kids-Friendly
Indoor and outdoor pools, three hydroslides, splash pad, playground and BBQs keep children busy all day, supervised lifeguards add safety, but slides cost extra and can queue in summer.
Recommended visit duration: 3 hours
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Victoria Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
Families with kids get a large playground, easy 1 km Tawhairaunui loop and free orienteering courses; parents must supervise near steep drop-offs and fast cyclists.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Ferrymead Heritage Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 enjoy the steam train, weekend tram loops, role-play schoolhouse, and a fenced playground; flat paths and picnic lawns aid supervision, though no on-site café limits snacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Halswell Domain is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids get two playgrounds, open lawns for ball games, ducks to view, and a cheap live-steam train, all away from traffic. Missing drinking fountains, bins, and wet-weather cover pull the score down.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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