Does Englefield Reserve Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Englefield Reserve Playground.

Is there parking at Englefield Reserve Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Englefield Reserve Playground.

Does Englefield Reserve Playground have a flying fox?

Englefield Reserve Playground is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Are there picnic tables at Englefield Reserve Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Englefield Reserve Playground.

Does Englefield Reserve Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Englefield Reserve Playground.

Does Englefield Reserve Playground have a slide?

Yes, Englefield Reserve Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Englefield Reserve Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Englefield Reserve Playground.

Where is Englefield Reserve Playground?

Englefield Reserve Playground is in Christchurch, Christchurch City, New Zealand.

Playground

Englefield Reserve Playground

Northwood, Christchurch 8051

4.4

30
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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9

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Why these ages?

Two-tier design: junior multi-play with slide for toddlers, plus a larger multi-play and flying fox for older kids. Infant swing bay caters to babies. Description warns 'site is unfenced and open to the wider reserve, so families with younger toddlers will want to stay attentive near the boundary'. Reviewer mentions stream access — water risk exists at the reserve edge, not directly at play area.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description explicitly states the play area is on a bark chip surface. No accessible parking, path or transfer feature is described despite off street parking and toilets being nearby.

What's here

Baby swingsClimbing frameFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesSlideSwingsToiletsSign in to add

Englefield Reserve Playground is a well-equipped neighbourhood stop in Northwood, built around two linked play structures, a junior multi-play unit with a slide for younger children and a larger multi-play structure with multiple slides for older ones, plus a flying fox that draws a reliable queue on after-school afternoons.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2013.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteEquipment includes junior multi-play structure (with slide), multi-play structure (with slides), flying fox, swings (including infant swing), drinking fountain.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide suitable for young child).
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, picnic tables.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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AmenitiesSurface type per council register: 10467.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
AmenitiesSurface type per council register: WoodChip.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
AmenitiesSite area per council register: 354 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or picnic table. Established trees in the surrounding park may provide some shade for spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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Spence J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice playground for the kids. The equipment is a bit old but all works. The flying fox was a hit. Also nice stream access and a large soccer field.
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Rahera F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park for the kids but alot of bees do hang around the playground
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Greg G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Park is out of the way from the main road. It has plenty of play area for children, a flying fox and a tree hut.
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Dave C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good playground and one of the few in Christchurch that has a flying fox
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Noel B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely wee park well equipped
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Bruce M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice park for dogs and kids
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Vanderlei A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing place to do a picnic
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Jane B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Lovely peacful scenic park
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Cheree T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Such a nice park 😊 …
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William M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Average to say the least. Needs a water blast
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