The Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

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4.8 on Google · 6,284 reviews

The Margaret Mahy Family Playground (Tākaro ā Poi) sits in central Christchurch on the banks of the Avon River and is described by Christchurch City Council as the largest playground in the Southern Hemisphere. It is laid out as four themed zones (peninsula, forest, wetlands, plains) inspired by the Canterbury landscape, with adventure equipment, water play, a flying fox, and an 8-metre spiral slide. The playground opened in December 2015 and was designed for children of all ages and abilities to play side by side.

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Google15 Apr 20260Helpful

The most playful place in Christchurch. My family really enjoyed stying here. It is located just beside the river we could watch so many birds and picnic area was absolutely fantastic. Every kids were happy and played together with smile. Lovely place lovely time.

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Google15 Apr 20260Helpful

What a great park to spend the day at , coin operated bbqs, fish and chip cart that are delicious , donut cart , ice cream cart . Great water play area for the warmer days . Close buy is a bike pump track and other cafes . Loads of parking .What a great spot on the central city .