Redwood Springs Park
📍 Redwood, Canterbury
Redwood Springs Park in Christchurch features natural freshwater springs where water bubbles up through the sand. A flying fox and stream run through the park, with bird life in the surrounding trees. A miniature train track runs alongside.
Beautiful setting could do with more picnic tables in sheltered spots as could get only find two. Lots of bird chatter and stream flowing through behind a fun park with flying fox.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe the spring water bubbling through the sand as a genuinely unique experience for children — tactile and unlike anything in a standard playground. The flying fox, stream, and train track alongside add enough variety to keep visits extended.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Di Mans
4 years ago
“Beautiful setting could do with more picnic tables in sheltered spots as could get only find two. Lots of bird chatter and stream flowing through behind a fun park with flying fox.”
Nikoletta Nádasi
a month ago
“Great experience for kids to see the water coming up from the ground, touch the bubbles in the sand with their feet. Freezing cold water, mid-thigh hight.”
Catherine Roverts
3 months ago
“Very neat water hole for the kids(and dog) over summer. Even better with the high rise train track next to it that my son loves!”
dadai ay
a year ago
“A peaceful escape from the city, watercress grows all along the river and the water looks fresh and swimmable”
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Overview
Redwood Springs Park is a natural reserve in Christchurch where freshwater springs bubble up through the sand into a shallow pool. Children can touch the sand bubbles where spring water surfaces — the water is cold and mid-thigh deep. A flying fox and stream run through the park, and a miniature elevated train track passes nearby. Bird life is abundant in the surrounding trees. Free entry.
