There are many grounds, parks, reserves and recreation spaces available throughout Waitaha Canterbury to play sport and engage in recreational activities. 

In some cases, parks with sports grounds are booked for organised winter and summer sport and training. At other sites, the open space is more often used for casual sport and a wider range of recreation activities. To find out which spaces are most suitable for a particular activity or to book a sports field or ground contact your local council.

Recreation centres, facilities and pools

There are also many recreation facilities and opportunities on offer in each district.  

Use the links below to find recreation centres, facilities and pools near you.

Disability participation

ParaFed Canterbury is one of the leading regional para sports providers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Operating since 1967, they are a not-for-profit organisation, focusing on people with physical or visual impairments.

ParaFed offers a variety of programmes and services including parasports, adaptive equipment, sports wheelchairs and children’s after-school programs. In addition, ParaFed offers several non-sports-based programmes such as hydrotherapy pool sessions and taxi fare discounts.

If you have always wanted to be involved in sport but have been unsure where to start, ParaFed is here to help you.