Margaret Mahy Playground
Christchurch City, Christchurch
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The Margaret Mahy Family Playground is a centrally located, all-ages and all-abilities playground in the heart of Christchurch’s central city, beside the Ōtākaro Avon River. It offers a wide range of play experiences for children, as well as spaces for families to relax, picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
The playground is also available for some public community events. Event use is subject to Council requirements and restrictions, so organisers should check the current Christchurch City Council information before planning an event.
- The playground features:
- A water play area with water cannons and sprinklers
- Large slides, including a four-metre-wide slide and a spiral tube slide
- Climbing equipment, tunnels, swings and other adventure-play features
- Tables and seating near the food vendor area
- Food and coffee vendors, with availability varying by day
- Four electric barbecues and a covered community barbecue and picnic area
- Toilets, changing facilities, drinking fountains and bike racks
- Accessible facilities and play areas designed to cater for a range of ages and abilities
- A whāriki (welcome) mat, featuring paved designs inspired by woven mats
The playground is also available for some public community events. Event use is subject to Council requirements and restrictions, so organisers should check the current Christchurch City Council information before planning an event.
