# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Christchurch

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Christchurch. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 12 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Christchurch Botanic Gardens Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/christchurch-botanic-gardens-playground-and-splash-pad-christchurch) (playground, Christchurch). Playground and paddling pool inside the Botanic Gardens.
2. [Margaret Mahy Family Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/margaret-mahy-family-playground-christchurch) (playground, Christchurch). Big central playground with water play, plus food vendors and tables right there.
3. [Alice in Putterland](https://ourplayday.com/places/alice-in-putterland-christchurch) (mini golf course, Christchurch). Indoor mini golf, a course you can play rain or shine.
4. [Canterbury Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/canterbury-museum-christchurch) (museum, Christchurch). Museum beside the Botanic Gardens, with natural and local history.
5. [International Antarctic Centre](https://ourplayday.com/places/international-antarctic-centre-christchurch) (attraction, Christchurch). Antarctic attraction by the airport, all about life on the ice.
6. [Orana Wildlife Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/orana-wildlife-park-christchurch) (park, Christchurch). Wildlife park on the edge of the city, with animals to walk around and see.
7. [Quake City](https://ourplayday.com/places/quake-city-christchurch) (attraction, Christchurch). Museum about the earthquakes that struck the region and the city that came after.
8. [Willowbank Wildlife Reserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/willowbank-wildlife-reserve-christchurch) (nature area, Christchurch). Wildlife reserve with native New Zealand birds and animals alongside exotic ones.
9. [Adrenalin Forest](https://ourplayday.com/places/adrenalin-forest-christchurch) (attraction, Christchurch). Treetop ropes course through the forest.
10. [Christchurch Adventure Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/christchurch-adventure-park-christchurch) (park, Christchurch). Mountain park in the hills above the city, for bikes and days outdoors.
11. [Christchurch Tram](https://ourplayday.com/places/christchurch-tram-christchurch) (attraction, Christchurch). Heritage tram that loops through the city center, an easy way to see the sights sitting down.
12. [Turanga Central Library](https://ourplayday.com/places/turanga-central-library-christchurch) (library, Christchurch). The big central library on the main square.

## Other lists for Christchurch

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/christchurch/restaurants) (9)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/christchurch/hotels) (12)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/christchurch/playgrounds. All of Christchurch: https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/christchurch