Cornelius O'Connor Reserve is a small city park at 66 to 70 Harman Street in Addington, Christchurch. It holds a Google rating of 4.3 from 41 reviews, and reviewers often mention the playground, the seating and the community centre next door. One reviewer describes it as a small, tidy park.
A small city park works best when it offers a little of everything, such as a play area, shade and somewhere to sit. Trees matter more in a compact park, because they soften noise from nearby streets and give a cooler spot in summer. Community centres beside parks can host groups, so it helps to check whether a room is free before planning a gathering. When visiting, look at the age range the play equipment suits and whether the paths are easy for a pram.
For a short play break with children in Addington, it is a tidy park worth a stop on Harman Street.