Victoria Park, Christchurch

Victoria Park is a large recreational area on the Port Hills above Christchurch, New Zealand.[1]

Description

The park was formally opened by William Rolleston on 22 June 1897 for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.[2]

The park has an information centre, and features open parkland, planted gardens and pine forest, with a variety of walking and mountain biking tracks.[2] Sporting events are held here.[3]

Victoria Park is the place where 16 year old Pauline Parker and her best friend Juliet Hulme murdered Pauline's mother, Honora Parker on 22 June 1954.[4]

References

  1. ^ Port Hills mountain biking map, Christchurch City Council, New Zealand.
  2. ^ a b "Victoria Park". Christchurch City Council. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/parkswalkways/popularparks/victoriapark.aspx. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  3. ^ Victoria Park, Event Finder, New Zealand.
  4. ^ "Pauline Parker". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. updated 22 June 2010. http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/people/pauline-parker. Retrieved 11 September 2011.