Hagley Park

Name: Hagley Park
Address: 14 Riccarton Avenue City Central, Christchurch, Christchurch, NZ
Telephone: +64 3 941 8999

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Hagley Park is a public park in Christchurch, west of Cathedral Square and beside Riccarton.

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Why go

Trees and broad open spaces across the park.
The golf course in North Hagley Park.
A weekly Saturday parkrun in the northern section.
Bridges linking the park to Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

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Avon River / ŌtakaroA two-kilometre loop of the river defines the park’s eastern boundary.Eastern boundary of Hagley Park, beside Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Cricket groundA cricket ground sits in the southern section of the park.South Hagley Park
Netball courtsSeveral netball courts are in the southern section.South Hagley Park

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History

The park was named after the country estate of Lord Lyttelton, chair of the Canterbury Association. Horse races took place in the park in its early days.

1850Edward Jollie allocated 500 acres of parkland in his Christchurch city plan.
1855The provincial government established the park and reserved it permanently for public recreation.
1882The park hosted the Great Industrial Exposition.
1906The Australasian tennis championships were held in the park. Tony Wilding won the singles event, beating Francis Fisher in three sets.
1906–1907The park hosted the New Zealand International Exhibition.

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2019A national memorial for victims of the mosque shootings drew 20,000 people to the park.

Sources: Hagley Park, Christchurch - Wikipedia · Hagley Park (Christchurch) - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026

Where

14 Riccarton Avenue City Central, Christchurch

Website: ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/hagley-park
Phone: +64 3 941 8999

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Where is Hagley Park in Christchurch?

Hagley Park is about 700 metres west of Cathedral Square, beside Riccarton.

How do you get from Hagley Park to Christchurch Botanic Gardens?

Bridges connect the park with Christchurch Botanic Gardens across the Avon River / Ōtakaro.

Is there a parkrun at Hagley Park?

A parkrun takes place every Saturday in the northern section of Hagley Park.

Is there a golf course at Hagley Park?

There is a golf course in North Hagley Park.

What sports facilities are in South Hagley Park?

South Hagley Park has several netball courts and a cricket ground.

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