Shirley Community Reserve is a playground at 10 Shirley Road, Richmond, Christchurch, rated 4.2 from 5 Google reviews. Reviewers mention outdoor table tennis, a scooter track, a pump track, a basketball court and a field for kicking balls. One says the playground is fairly plain, though the children did not complain.
A community reserve with several activities is judged on whether each area is well kept and whether the different spaces are kept apart for safety. Pump tracks and scooter areas suit older children, while younger ones need the playground and open lawn. Outdoor table tennis can be spoiled by wind, so check the weather before you go. Regulars often bring a ball and a helmet, and plan their visits around times when the courts are free.
For a varied afternoon of play in Richmond, Shirley Community Reserve is worth a visit.