# 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 2026-10-04, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [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.
2. [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.
3. [Alice in Putterland](https://ourplayday.com/places/alice-in-putterland-christchurch) (attraction, 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) (attraction, 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 centre, 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/places/in/christchurch/restaurants) (9)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/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) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/christchurch/playgrounds. All of Christchurch: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/christchurch