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Christchurch is fantastic in that it has a wide range of Recreational Facilities on offer many of them public or subsidized by the rate payers. Ssome of which have rich history and huge sentimental value to the people of Christchurch.
Apart from the many natural attractions, there are also a number of outdoor and indoor facilities to cater for most sports and events.
See below for more information.
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Aquatic Centres
GRAHAM CONDON RECREATION & SPORTS CENTRE
Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centre offers great facilities in the heart of Papanui.
Make the most of the fantastic facilities to reach your health, fitness and recreation goals.
There are two sports halls located at Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centre. Each sports hall has a range of courts and a sound system installed For more information click here.
JELLIE PARK
Christchurch based Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre
At Jellie Park we offer loads of fun in our pools and swimming lessons for all ages.
Jellie Park offers everything from family fun in the water to reaching your fitness goals in our gym and group classes! For more information click here.
Local families are now able to apply for a key that allows them to swim at the pool for longer hours than the general public. The pool season will also last over a month longer for key holders. For more information click here.
PIONEER RECREATION & SPORTS CENTRE
Christchurch Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre whether you want to swim, relax with the kids or set a personal best in the gym, the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre has it all including a gym.
At Pioneer, we offer loads of fun in our indoor pools and swimming lessons for all ages.
We have a great wave pool ehich operates Monday to Friday from 4.30pm and weekends and public holidays from 11.30am For more information click here.
QEII Pool and Sport Centre
If you want to swim, relax with the kids or set a personal best in the gym, Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre has you covered. All are welcome whether you’re a member or just want to come on a casual basis.
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- 25x25 metre lap pool, two-metre deep with movable floor
- 25x10 metre learn to swim pool
- 130-metre-long hydroslide, suitable for double and single rafts
- Leisure pool including a lazy river
- Splash deck with water adventure playground
- Spa pool, sauna and steam room (access only for ages 16+)
- 8x8 metre toddler pool
- 19x6.5 metre hydrotherapy pool.
For more information click here.
TE HAPUA AQUATIC CENTRE
Te Hapua Halswell Aquatic Centre
A popular Christchurch swimming pool for the enthusiasts and local families.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre incorporates the existing Halswell Aquatic Centre alongside a 3000 square metre building housing the new library. For more information click here.
A great spot to keep cool, and splash around with friends and family over summer.
The Templeton Summer Pool is located at 62 Kirk Road, Templeton(external link) and is open from 1 December 2018 to 24 February 2019. For more information click here.
WALTHAM SWIMMING POOL
Waltham Summer Pool is located at 30 Waltham Road, Sydenham and is open from 17 November 2018 to 31 March 2019. You can take the number 17 bus to get here.
Good family pool simple outdoor style very popular with locals can sit on grass and picnic also has hydroslide to keep the kids happy. For more information click here.
WHARENUI SPORTS CENTRE
Wharenui Swim Club Christchurch
The Wharenui Swim Club is one of the premier swim clubs in New Zealand. Founded in 1911 it is also one of the oldest and largest clubs, with a proud history of swimming successes and innovations. Today Wharenui is one of the largest clubs in Christchurch and the South Island and offers quality coaching from our Learn to Swim programme right through to our top squad lead by 1994 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Martin Harris. The club has a strong team culture led by our team captains Evelyn and Chris.
We also have a stadium for hire and GYM For more information click here.
Sports Facilities
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub
Ngā Puna Wai features athletics track and field, hockey pitches, rugby league fields, tennis courts, a centralised sports hub, boulevard and two grass multi-purpose community fields For more information click here.