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