# Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Christchurch Central City Margaret Mahy Family Playground is an attraction at Corner of Manchester & Armagh sts, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Gloucester St near Latimer Square, route 5, route 7) is 162 m away; a shared path passes within 43 m; council off-street parking (97 spaces) is 167 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Reviews [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Margaret%20Mahy%20Family%20Playground%2C%20Corner%20of%20Manchester%20%26%20Armagh%20sts%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there. ## Getting there - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 162 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 172 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St near Kilmore St, 236 m (routes 44, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 43 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Parking, 167 m (97 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Margaret%20Mahy%20Family%20Playground%2C%20Corner%20of%20Manchester%20%26%20Armagh%20sts%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52835375715271,172.64109143399236) ## Nearby - [Kea Coffee Cafe Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/kea-coffee-cafe-cart-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 12 m - [Coffee & Donuts](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-donuts-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 47 m - [Christchurch Sea Kayaking](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-sea-kayaking-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 58 m - [Berry Healthy](https://www.chch.live/business/berry-healthy-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 90 m - [Mocoffee Cube / Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/mocoffee-cube-cart-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 100 m - [The Bueno Latin Cantina](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bueno-latin-cantina-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 105 m - [Poplars Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1124-poplars-reserve), Botanic, 133 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 188 m - [Cambridge Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1495-cambridge-reserve), park, 188 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 371 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Christchurch Sea Kayaking](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-sea-kayaking-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 58 m - [Lime Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/lime-scooters-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 111 m - [City Putt and Cruise](https://www.chch.live/business/city-putt-and-cruise-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 127 m - [The Wizard](https://www.chch.live/business/the-wizard-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 231 m - [Booking Station](https://www.chch.live/business/booking-station-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 320 m - [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 335 m - [Ko Tāne](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 343 m - [Christchurch Tramway](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tramway-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 356 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Table at Monks](https://www.chch.live/business/table-at-monks-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 144 m - [Child Sister](https://www.chch.live/business/child-sister-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 159 m - [Fletcher Living](https://www.chch.live/business/fletcher-living-christchurch-central-city), Business, 183 m - [Urbanz Accommodation Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/urbanz-accommodation-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 186 m - [Casa Publica](https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 190 m - [Christchurch Central City Apartment](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-central-city-apartment-christchurch-central-city), Apartments, 191 m - [Pillars Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/pillars-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 191 m - [Haven Tattoo](https://www.chch.live/business/haven-tattoo-christchurch-central-city), Tattoo & piercing, 199 m - [Crew Technology Recruitment](https://www.chch.live/business/crew-technology-recruitment-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 201 m - [Penelope's Cakery Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/penelope-s-cakery-deli-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 201 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## What the record holds - **Address:** Corner of Manchester & Armagh sts, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## How the council’s directory described it The spectacular all-ages, all-abilities playground is free to visit and open all day everyday! Named after one of Canterbury's much-loved authors, Margaret Mahy, the unique design also reflects the Canterbury Plains and Port Hills environment. Here's what you'll find: - Cool playground equipment, like the 4 metre wide-slide and double flying fox - Sand play, swings, rockers and a crawl tunnel for toddlers - Water cannons, sprinklers and a splash pad with controllable jets - Separate activity zones for different ages - Lawn picnic areas and seating, public toilet, change facilities and shade canopy, food and beverage retailers including coffee and icecream carts! So much to discover! _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 5,369 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9204759), [163 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/163-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9204745), [161 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-armagh-street) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9204678), [281 Madras St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/281-madras-street) - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9200600), [215 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/215-oxford-terrace) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/9176208), [177 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/177-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9175901), [211 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/211-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9174923), [94 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/94-chester-street-east) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/9174920), [96 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-chester-street-east) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9174907), [88 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-chester-street-east) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9174903), [90A Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/90a-chester-street-east) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9171758), Gloucester St near Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9171442), [275 Madras Street, City Centre, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/275-madras-street) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52835375715271&lon=172.64109143399236) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52835375715271,172.64109143399236,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Margaret%20Mahy%20Family%20Playground) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Margaret Mahy Family Playground?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Margaret Mahy Family Playground?** Corner of Manchester & Armagh sts, Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52835375715271,172.64109143399236,17) **Is Margaret Mahy Family Playground still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **What other attractions are near Margaret Mahy Family Playground?** [Christchurch Sea Kayaking](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-sea-kayaking-christchurch-central-city) (58 m), [Lime Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/lime-scooters-christchurch-central-city) (111 m), [City Putt and Cruise](https://www.chch.live/business/city-putt-and-cruise-christchurch-central-city) (127 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Margaret Mahy Family Playground?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Kea Coffee Cafe Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/kea-coffee-cafe-cart-christchurch-central-city) (12 m); the Gloucester St near Latimer Square bus stop is 162 m away: routes 5, 7; a shared path passes within 43 m; nearest park: [Poplars Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1124-poplars-reserve) (133 m). **What stood where Margaret Mahy Family Playground is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52835375715271&lon=172.64109143399236) ## The record behind this This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades: - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-11-02 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? 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