1 / 2Burnside Park
📍 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.
🏆 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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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Chevy Graham
2 months ago
“Very nice place first time here for my son's rugby gMey”
Cynthia Stephens
3 months ago
“Great fun watching kids playing rugby.”
Amar Paduchuri
3 months ago
“One of my favorite Park.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsRugby
35 reviews
Running
18 reviews
Sports fields
11 reviews
Exercise machines
11 reviews
Cricket fields
9 reviews
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.
