Whether you’re new to Christchurch or planning on visiting with your pup, you might wonder what amenities the Garden City offers pet owners. There are several dedicated dog parks where you can take your pup to enjoy a nice hike, walk or train on an agility course, but there are just as many parks where dogs are entirely prohibited.
Keep reading to find our list of the ten best off-leash dog parks you can visit in Christchurch.
The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Christchurch, New Zealand
Park is open 24 hours, but some parking areas close
Dogs can be off-leash as long as they are kept under control but must be on a lead on pathways
Dogs cannot enter the Botanic Garden area
Hagley Park covers around 165 hectares with open spaces and mature woodland
Plenty of benches and areas with shade
Final Thoughts
While Christchurch may not be the most dog-friendly city in the world considering, there’s no denying that the dog parks they do have are amazing. You and your dog should be happy with the ten parks we reviewed above as they provide plenty of opportunities to do what dogs love to do at parks—run and explore.
