Severe weather warning for Christchurch and Canterbury in place.
As a precautionary measure, a number of Council parks will be closed on Thursday 23 October 2025. These include:
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens, including the Armagh Street and Riccarton Avenue car parks
- Mona Vale
- The Groynes
- Bottle Lake Forest
- Spencer Park
- The Horseshoe Lake Dog Park
- Urumau Reserve
- Pony Point
- Victoria Park, including Tawharanui Trail, Latter's Spur Track and The Harry Ell Walkway
- Diamond Harbour's Coastal Cliffs Track
Always check the walking track status page before heading out.
Please follow any signage indicating closures, rockfall danger, detours or stop/go.
People are asked to refrain from smoking or vaping in Council-owned playgrounds and parks (including sports parks) in line with the Council's Smokefree and Vapefree Public Places Policy.
