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The following links will give you information on places to get active or suitable locations for your favourite activities.
There are many local venues and locations where you can take part in or host physical activity related opportunities. This includes recreation centres and community halls.
- Fitness Centres in the Greater Christchurch area (CINCH).
- Selwyn District Council recreation and sports facilities.
- Meeting venues and community halls available for use in the Selwyn District.
- Waimakariri District Council recreation and sports facilities - including MainPower Stadium.
- Meeting venues and community halls available for use in the Waimakariri District.
- Meeting venues and community halls available for use in the Hurunui District.
- Recreational facilities in the Kaikōura District.
- Community facilities in the Kaikōura District.
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre is undergoing a multi-staged closure so that scheduled maintenance and refurbishment work can be carried out.
The following parts of the facility are expected to open on Monday 3rd February 2025:
- Learn to Swim pool;
- Gym, group fitness studios and customer experience; and
- Southern Centre, Lookout, Den and Lounge.
The sports hall and main pool are expected to reopen during February 2025 - based on the amount of work being undertaken in each space.
“The closures have been planned to take place during this period as it is the quietest time of year at Pioneer,” says Nigel Cox, Head of Recreation, Sport and Events at Christchurch City Council.
Mr Cox thanked the public for their patience while the work is carried out.
"We’re looking forward to welcoming the community back to an updated and improved Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre from early February 2025 onwards."
Children learn through play. Childhood experiences with nature are important for determining life attitudes, knowledge and behaviours towards the environment.
You need to experience nature to understand and value it – and getting dirty is part of the fun!
- Check out nature play options for kids in Christchurch (Christchurch City Council).
- Find out about the Te Kohanga Taiao Sensory Nature Play Park in the Christchurch Red Zone (Christchurch City Council).
- Find reserves and places to play in nature in the Selwyn District.
- Discover outdoor activities in the Waimakariri District.
Bring your preschoolers along to Bots Tots for gardening and nature-themed activities during term time by the Canterbury Horticultural Society.
The Southern Centre is a multi-sensory environment for people of all ages and abilities which helps reduce stress levels and develop social skills.
The Centre is suitable everyone and most benefits adults and children who have learning differences, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple disabilities, or anxiety or stress-related problems.
Discounted entry available to Hāpai Access, KiwiAble Leisure, Community Services or SuperGold cardholders.
Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment!
Learn more about the Southern Centre: Multi-Sensory Experience at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre.
Sensory Swimming sessions are also held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre.