Open wetland walking ground on Sparks Road in Halswell, Christchurch, with views of the hills over the city and the mountains to the west. Dog walking is what people come for most, and reviewers say it is a good place to walk a dog, with the dog kept on a lead. It also suits a 30 to 60 minute walk with children. Reviewers mention the bird life, the open space and the quiet, and one says it is a relaxing spot. There are two carparks.
Reviews are mixed on comfort. The reserve has no shade at all, so a summer walk is hot. There is no toilet on site, and reviewers have said they would like one. One reviewer also goes running here and likes it for that. Cycling comes up now and then. The wetland setting, with its open ground and wide views, makes this a place to walk slowly and take in the landscape, even on a short visit.