Playground · Bishopdale

Bishopdale Park The Elephant Park

Home of the iconic elephant slide

At a glance

Playground

Bishopdale

Under 5 + over 5Ages

Onsite

Car park + street

Why go?

A Christchurch classic with room for every kind of play.

Bishopdale Park, also known as The Elephant Park, is a much-loved community space with a bit of everything. Its iconic elephant slide has delighted generations, and the playground offers a mix of equipment for all ages, from toddlers to older kids. With wide green spaces, a flying fox, spots to picnic, and plenty of room to roam, it’s an easy place to spend a relaxed, active afternoon with the family. Bishopdale Park, affectionately known as The Elephant Park, has long been a favourite spot for Christchurch families.

IconicThe elephant slide has delighted generations.

VariedPlaygrounds, skate park, court and sports field in one place.

Easy day outToilets, water, picnics and two kinds of parking are covered.

Play structures at Bishopdale Park — Separate equipment offers options for younger and older children.

Good to know

Before you go.

Partially fenced

The playground is partly enclosed, but the surrounding sports field and open spaces are more exposed.

Food is nearby

Bishopdale Mall is about a five-minute walk across the sports field, with a supermarket, café and takeaway options.

Dogs stay on lead

Dogs are welcome, but must remain on a lead and under effective control.

Finding the toilets

Toilets, drinking fountains, and rubbish bins are all available on-site.

The details

What you'll find.

A complete, easy-to-scan guide to play, activities and who the park works for.

At the playground

Play equipment

Elephant slide
The park's iconic centrepiece.
Flying fox
Runs down the play hill.
Slides
Includes a larger standalone slide.
Infant swings
For smaller children.
Swings
Climbing frames
Multiple play structures.
Climbing wall
Monkey bars
Obstacle course
Two-person climb, balance and jump course.
Seesaws

Beyond the equipment

Activities

Basketball court
Full court
Skate park
Concrete ramps and features
Sports field
Large open space for ball games and running

Planning your visit

Age & suitability

Good for under 5s
Younger children’s play options.
Good for over 5s
Larger and more active equipment.
Pram friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Partially fenced
The playground is enclosed in part, but the field and open spaces remain exposed.