Victoria Park, Christchurch

Gates of Victoria Park. The plaque reads: "This park was opened 22 June 1897 in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of H M Queen Victoria by the Hon William Rolleston, for many years Supt of Canterbury"

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" (PDF). Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Victoria Park". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  3. ↑ Victoria Park, Event Finder, New Zealand.
  4. ↑ "Pauline Parker". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
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Coordinates: 43°35′23″S 172°38′37″E / 43.5896°S 172.6437°E / -43.5896; 172.6437

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