Does Ferrier Park Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Ferrier Park Playground.

Is there parking at Ferrier Park Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Ferrier Park Playground.

Is Ferrier Park Playground shaded?

Ferrier Park Playground has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Ferrier Park Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Ferrier Park Playground.

Does Ferrier Park Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Ferrier Park Playground.

Does Ferrier Park Playground have a slide?

Yes, Ferrier Park Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Ferrier Park Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Ferrier Park Playground.

Where is Ferrier Park Playground?

Ferrier Park Playground is in Avonhead, Christchurch City, New Zealand.

Playground

Ferrier Park Playground

Name: Ferrier Park Playground
Address: 56 Nortons Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4

56 Nortons Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042

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Best suited to

Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9

Why these ages?

The source states the playground is suited best to toddlers and younger children, with an infant swing and junior slide covering the youngest visitors and a multi play structure for slightly older kids. Older siblings are described as running on the open lawn rather than using play equipment. No fencing is mentioned.

Accessibility

Not accessible

- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description states the playground sits on a woodchip surface, a loose fill barrier for wheelchair users, and a review mentions the approach path is curvy enough that visitors often cut across the grass instead.

What's here

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Ferrier Park Playground on Nortons Road in Avonhead is a small neighbourhood play area with a multi-play structure and slide, swings with an infant seat, and a large grassy area alongside, suited best to toddlers and younger children with older siblings free to run on the open lawn.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swing), large grassy area.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior slide.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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AmenitiesSurface type per council register: 26705.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
AmenitiesSurface type per council register: WoodChip.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
AmenitiesSite area per council register: 158 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Some tree shade for some play equipment & seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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Linda M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park for a dog walk.
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Channelle C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Very nice park to take my baby boy. Pity the path is a bit curvy, so we often just walk through the grass (which is quite long at times) to get to the playground. The park as a whole is spacious and fun, and has nice bits of shade too.
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Kieran I.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park for a picnic, has lots of shade from the trees, big field for sports and a small playground for the wee ones
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Vida F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great neighborhood park. Close and large area to do multiple uses. Need more playground stuff to enjoy. Otherwise, my kids use Avonhead school playground.
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Josh L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice park but playgrounds a bit boring and the field isn't well looked after. A few shallow holes that make people/kids fall over or twist ankles. Nice area though.
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Colin L.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice quiet family park, well kept grounds. It has a kids play area, public toilets, drinking fountain. What more could ya ask for?.
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Verity S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great park, not a huge playground, social ultimate Frisbee on Monday nights. Great for dogs and a run around.
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Kevin O.
from Google15 Apr 2026
From a 20 month old look n see, this park is a fun place to take granparents for an adventure visit. Otherwise, it is just "so so".
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Wade B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Found a bench in the shade to enjoy the warm weather in creative solitude
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Luke G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
A reasonably nice public park. Nothing too special but suffices for most park purposes.
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