Ferrymead Regional Park
| Ferrymead Regional Park | |
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| Location | Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°33′58″S 172°42′07″E / 43.566°S 172.702°E |
| Area | 76 hectares (190 acres)[1] |
| Established | 2018 |
Ferrymead Regional Park is a regional park in Christchurch, New Zealand, near the mouth of the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. The park is adjacent to Ferrymead Heritage Park, and the Ferrymead Railway runs through the eastern section of the park.
Geography
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Ferrymead Regional Park is located on the southern banks of the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River, an area which features saltmarshes.[1]
Biodiversity
[edit]The Heathcote-Opawaho Lizard Sanctuary, a lizard sanctuary dedicated to protecting McCann's skink, is found in Ferrymead Regional Park.[2]
History
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The wider area was a traditional Ngāi Tahu food resource, where eels, lampreys and shellfish were collected.[1]
Ferrymead Regional Park was established in 2018.[2][1] In 2024, work began on coastal wetlands habitat restoration in Ferrymead Regional Park, including the removal of pine trees.[3] The coastal wetland redevelopment project with continue to be developed in stages until 2030.[3]
Recreation
[edit]The park includes sports fields and Ferrymead Golf Course.[1] The park includes two walking tracks, the Ōpāwaho River Track and Matuku Lakes Loop Track.[1] Portions of the Ferrymead Railway are found within Ferrymead Regional Park.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Ferrymead Park". Christchurch City Council. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ a b "On the tail of a lizard refuge". Newsline. Christchurch City Council. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ a b Smits, Dylan (27 June 2024). "Ferrymead Park to be restored to coastal wetland". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 29 June 2024.