Hagley Park, Christchurch

Hagley Park is the largest urban open space (164.637 hectares) in Christchurch, New Zealand, and was created in 1855 by the Provincial Government. According to the government's decree at that time, Hagley Park is "reserved forever as a public park, and shall be open for the recreation and enjoyment of the public." Hagley Park is characterised by its trees and broad open spaces. Hagley Park was named after Hagley Park, the country estate of Lord Lyttelton, who became chairman of the Canterbury Association in March 1850.

See also: Hagley Park (disambiguation) and Hagley Park, Worcestershire

Hagley Park, Christchurch
Aerial view of Hagley Park, showing (from top) North Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, and South Hagley Park
TypePublic park
LocationChristchurch
Coordinates43.53°S 172.62°E / -43.53; 172.62
Area1.65 km2
Created1856 (1856)
Operated byChristchurch City Council
StatusOpen all year
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