Jordy R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good area with a small playground and flying fox
Playground
Springmead Park Playground
4 Woodcote Avenue, Hornby, Christchurch 8042
Playgrounds
Best suited to
Child5–9Tween10+
Accessibility
Not accessible- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes
Description states the equipment sits on a woodchip surface and only mentions on street parking, with no accessible parking or step free path noted.
What's here
Springmead Park's playground in Hornby, Christchurch is a small neighbourhood space anchored by a flying fox, with a junior multi-play slide structure and swings that include an infant seat.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: pre 2009.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes junior multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swings), flying fox.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, junior multi-play structure (with slide).
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSurface type per council register: 19871.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSurface type per council register: WoodChip.
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzAmenitiesSite area per council register: 152 m².
Source: opendata.canterburymaps.govt.nzHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: Some tree shade for flying fox, other play equipment not shaded. Established trees provide shade for the picnic table and spectators.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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