The northern half of Hagley Park, in the heart of Christchurch's central city, across Riccarton Avenue from the south. The park covers about 165 hectares of wide open spaces, mature woodland and lawns, with the Botanic Gardens next door. Visitors describe lush green trees, well-kept lawns and walking paths, and many dog walkers. Free barbecues, drinking water and toilets are in both halves of the park, and there is a fitness circuit with 17 exercise stations along the perimeter path.
Dogs may run off the lead where they are under effective control, but must be on a lead on paths, and they are not allowed in the Botanic Gardens. Bikes share the paths with walkers. Parking is free around the perimeter, and the four paid car parks are metered at $2 for the first hour, $1.30 for each later hour, and $4.60 for three hours as at 2026. Visitors can pay by card or with the PayMyPark app, and can stay up to 180 minutes.