The Groynes derives its name from large concrete blocks, made from concrete filled woolsacks, jutting into the Otukaikino Creek. The Otukaikino, once the south branch of the Waimakariri River, was separated from the main branch during the course of major works in the 1930's.

The Groynes is a great place for families with walking tracks, picnic areas and a dog exercise park.
The dog park at The Groynes offers an unprecedented level of freedom for dogs in Christchurch. Eight fenced-in areas, about 15 times larger than the old park, can offer all the delights of training, bush tramping and swimming for dogs, and all of it off-leash. The choices are many: two agility parks (one for small dogs and the other for larger dogs), a river park, a water park, an exercise park, a cross-country park and a picnic area. Also in the mix is a walking track along the Otukaikino River for dogs on leads. The dog park includes rubbish bins for dog waste and a formal car parking area

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The Groynes has it all! I love their dog park, BBQ area and great walks. There’s BBQ equipment to use and is a great spot for the young and old. Experience summer at its best at The Groynes!

The Groynes have a dog park which is one of the best in Christchurch. I love taking the pooch for a run in the wide open spaces, and there is three dog agility courses! There’s a great BBQ and picnic area for those sunny days too.

A wonderland for any child, animal, and even adult, The Groynes is THE place to go for a picnic, walk the dog or just stroll along amongst the fields of flowers and native plants. A great place for orientering too, if that's what you're in to.

Dog Nirvana! Forget the picnic areas and playgrounds, the dog park to the north is everything we wanted as humans, yet the dogs got first. Fenced playpens and obstacle courses complement river accesses for dimming and stick throwing. Treat your pooch!