Is there parking at Stewarts Bush Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Stewarts Bush Playground.

Is Stewarts Bush Playground shaded?

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

Does Stewarts Bush Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Stewarts Bush Playground.

Does Stewarts Bush Playground have a slide?

Yes, Stewarts Bush Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Stewarts Bush Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Stewarts Bush Playground.

Where is Stewarts Bush Playground?

Stewarts Bush Playground is in Christchurch, Christchurch City, New Zealand.

Playground

Stewarts Bush Playground

Name: Stewarts Bush Playground
Address: Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 5

Avonhead, Christchurch 8042

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Playgrounds

Best suited to

Child5–9

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

Description states the flat terrain makes access straightforward, but the play equipment itself sits on a bark surface, with only on street parking and no toilets mentioned.

What's here

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Stewarts Bush Playground is a small pocket reserve in Avonhead, set among established trees that give it a greener, more sheltered character than the open-grass reserves common elsewhere on the Canterbury Plains, with a multi-play structure and slide, swings with an infant seat, and a spring toy.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2008.
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On siteEquipment includes multi-play structure (with slide), swings (with infant swing), spring toy.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing,slide (suitable for young child with assistance), spring toy.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
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AmenitiesSurface type per council register: 15147.
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AmenitiesSurface type per council register: Bark.
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AmenitiesSite area per council register: 165 m².
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment. Tree shade for seating. Trees in the surrounding area may provide shade at other times of the day & for spectators.
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Katie P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great playground and path through for kids on bikes
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Shona B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
favourite place to play as a kid
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Steve A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great Place for kids to play
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Debra G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place
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Jun N.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The place is not big, but it is well greened. There are many trees and few people.
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Alejandro B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good games, lots of green space
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