Crosbie Park Playground is a playground at 56 Nortons Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, rated 4.0 from 3 Google reviews. Reviewers describe separate areas for bigger children and toddlers, slides and swings under trees, and a spinning panel with balls that smaller children enjoy. One says the public toilets are clean, and the listing puts them a short walk away.
A riverside playground is judged on its equipment for different ages, its toilets and its water supply. Water fountains can be unpredictable, so bring your own water for young children. Riverside paths can be muddy after rain, so plan a clean-up for dogs and children before the car. Check the signs about drinking water near the river before letting a dog drink, and keep dogs away from the water's edge if the signs advise it. Regulars often settle under the trees, which give welcome shade on sunny days.
For a play stop by the trees and river in Avonhead, Crosbie Park Playground is worth a visit.