Bradley M.
from Google18 May 2026
Nice open space with a new swing set and bike track with bumps
Playground
Ridder Reserve
Halswell, Christchurch 8025
Best suited to
Child5–9Tween10+
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
Description explicitly states the equipment sits on a woodchip surface, with only on street parking and no toilets mentioned on site.
What's here
Ridder Reserve's playground in Halswell, Christchurch offers a wide equipment spread for one small site, pairing a small carousel and basket swing for younger children with a half basketball court for older kids.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2012.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes junior multi-play structure (with slide), multi-play structure (with slide), small carousel, basket swing, swings (with infant swing), half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide suitable for young child), basket swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSurface type per council register: 17505.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSurface type per council register: WoodChip.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area per council register: 365 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nz
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