Warren Park Half Court Basketball is a public half-court hoop at Warren Park on Oakley Crescent in Hornby, Christchurch. Its single Google review gives it 3.0 and calls it a nice place to play, with the caveat that the ring has no net.
Public half-courts are simple things — a paved pad and a hoop — and the first rule is to bring your own ball, as nobody is on hand to supply one. Upkeep varies from park to park, and rings often lose their nets or stiffen at the rim over time, so it is worth a quick look at the hoop before you plan a session around it. Hard paving also asks for shoes with decent grip, and early mornings or weekdays tend to be the quietest times to have the court to yourself.
For Hornby locals with a ball in the bag, this Oakley Crescent corner of Warren Park is a handy spot for a solo shootaround or a small-sided game.