1 / 2Westlake Reserve Playground
đ Halswell, Canterbury
Westlake Reserve in Halswell has a flat lakeside walking track, playground, sports grounds, and generous seating. Ducks, swans, and geese live on the lake year-round. Public toilets and parking are on site.
đ Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe the reserve as a wonderful spot where kids can combine playground time with a walk around the lake and feeding the birds. Families mention the peaceful atmosphere and note it works equally well for toddlers and older children.
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Sakthi T A
a year ago
âIt is a wonderful lake with walking track around it. It has plenty of ducks and swans in it. Kids will really love this place and even it's a good place to go for a short walk for adults.â
Margaret Jordan
a year ago
âLovely peaceful walk ducks geese birds playground plenty of seating round lake & conveniences sports grounds.â
s s
7 years ago
âGreat place to walk dogs, kids, feed done birds, have a stroll. Sports field, playground, walk path around the lake. There are geese, swans of white black and grey, ducks etc. Ample parking near the playground. Entrance/exit from all directions.â
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Based on Google review tagsWalk
4 reviews
Lake
3 reviews
Ducks
2 reviews
Ducks and swans
2 reviews
Sports field
2 reviews
Overview
Westlake Reserve in Halswell is built around a lake with a flat perimeter walking track. The playground sits within the reserve alongside sports fields and picnic areas. Resident ducks, geese, and swans - white, black, and grey varieties - draw younger children who enjoy feeding birds at the water's edge. Seating is spread around the lake and the track is pram-accessible. Public toilets and parking are available close to the playground.
