There are many parks around Christchurch, and Rus and I are fortunate enough to live very close to the large, central park called Hagley Park.  Within this vast park is a public golf course, numerous rugby and soccer fields, a crouquet club, lawn bowling, 42 netball courts, tennis courts, numerous walking and biking paths, and Christchurch’s extensive and popular Botanical Gardens. The beautiful Avon River, with its clear, swift-but-shallow water snakes its way throughout.

On most sunny days, Rus and I walk over through the park.  We bring stale bread and feed the ducks.  We marvel at the massive trees.  We inhale deeply the cool, fresh air.  We watch the fascinating bird life all around us.  We literally stop to  smell the roses from the rose garden.  And, this time of year, we take note of the transformation of the trees as they shed their leaves.  Please enjoy this slideshow of beautiful pictures from the glorious Hagley Park, taken from the height of Summer through Autumn!