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Ferrier Park

📍 Avonhead, Canterbury

★4.3(67 Google reviews)

Ferrier Park in Avonhead is a large grassy neighbourhood park with a small playground, a big open field for sports and ball games, and shady trees throughout. Pram-accessible with a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

✓ Great for picnics✓ Shady trees✓ Open field for sports✓ Dog-friendly✓ Pram accessible

🏆 Family Action Verdict

"Great park for a picnic, has lots of shade from the trees, big field for sports and a small playground for the wee ones." Parents with babies and toddlers enjoy the pram-accessible grounds and the spacious, shaded areas for a relaxed outdoor visit.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Large open field suits ball sports, frisbee and casual games
⏰Shade trees spread throughout make it comfortable on warm days
đŸŽŸī¸Pram access available - grass is manageable alongside the path
🚗A small playground area is available for younger children

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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67 Google reviews

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G Reviews from Google

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GLy B. (Gly)

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great park but lots of leaves are falling in my backyard.I always struggling to clean up dry leaves every autumn and springtime.I wish could trim.”

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Linda Martin

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Great park for a dog walk.”

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Rose MakaniueMC

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Soccer game was great”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Dog

5 reviews

Shade

3 reviews

Playground

3 reviews

Kids play area

2 reviews

Water fountain

2 reviews

Overview

Ferrier Park in Avonhead offers a generous grassy field for sports and open play, surrounded by established trees that provide ample shade for picnicking and resting. A small playground in the park suits younger children. The pram-accessible grounds make it easy to navigate with a pushchair. The park's size and open layout make it a popular spot for casual ball games, dog walking and family gatherings. Paths wind through the grounds; the grass is also easy to traverse directly.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

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