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đ Burnside, Canterbury
Burnside Park on Avonhead Road offers large open fields for rugby, cricket, and soccer, children's playgrounds, public BBQs, outdoor fitness equipment around the park perimeter, and a free chemical-free water stand. Squash and tennis clubs are also on the grounds.
A large park with open grass fields for sports throughout the year such as Soccer, Rugby and Cricket. A squash club and tennis club are also located on the grounds. A playground and public barbeques are found on the Avonhead road side of the park. In recent years various exercise equipment has been added around the perimeter of the park. A good place to go for a jog or take your dog!
đ Family Action Verdict
A reliable all-week option for active families who want open space without an entry fee. The exercise circuit around the perimeter suits parents who want to move while children use the playground, and the BBQ facilities make a spontaneous outdoor meal straightforward to organise. The free water standpipe is a practical bonus for families on a long outdoor day.
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RevelationReviews
5 years ago
âA large park with open grass fields for sports throughout the year such as Soccer, Rugby and Cricket. A squash club and tennis club are also located on the grounds. A playground and public barbeques are found on the Avonhead road side of the park. In recent years various exercise equipment has been added around the perimeter of the park. A good place to go for a jog or take your dog!â
Philip East
a year ago
âMaking use of the amazing chemical free water source for topping off my drinking water and disaster water supplies. A great initiative from the Christchurch City council indeed. Great park lots of parking.â
Suren Sivalingam
a year ago
âBest park in town, rugby, cricket, soccer and many other sports venue. Our home parkâ
Jonathan Peck
2 months ago
âGreat park if you're in the area. Bathrooms are available. There is outdoor fitness equipment for anyone looking for the extra strength training in their daily routine. Stop by the water stand pipe for free water.â
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Overview
Burnside Park is a large multi-use recreational space with grass fields for rugby, cricket, and soccer, a playground and public BBQ facilities on the Avonhead Road side, and a circuit of outdoor exercise equipment including pull-up bars. A squash club and tennis club operate on the grounds, and a free chemical-free water standpipe is available for filling bottles. Pram access, free parking, and public bathrooms complete the amenities. The park is open around the clock.
