The Groynes — Attraction in Christchurch

Maybe fence more of the river for smaller amounts of dogs to run around in. Need more bbqs too why not have different fenced areas for BBQing with family and pets...

Me and my partner come here atleast twice a week. Our ages are 43 & 40 but learn something every time. There's a duck who we call "Hoppy" because he/she has a bad leg so needs to be fed while he/she sits down (can't run for the food like the rest). The ducks birds swans all make it exciting. The video though is what got us... Its a video of who we now call "earnie" he has a wife & a child who he gets food for & runs back to feed. This video which we captured months ago was our moment.... Been back ever since. Please remember earnie. He's slowly getting use to his name. *NOTE first video is of earnie getting use to us & showing up only by himself. 2nd video as time went by please watch to the end to see what we captured most ❤️. Never too old to learn something new (I honestly wish my man was like...

My daughter got me off the couch and out of the house to go visit the Groynes, in Christchurch. This place was very special to my children many decades ago and grandchildren later on, when they were growing up. So many picnic days and mixing with other family members for barbecues at the Groynes. Still a very well maintained area with lovely walks. A great place for your children While not a warm day, we sat at a picnic table by the water and all the memories came flooding back of our good times there, over the years. Such a peaceful spot, that I have not been to, the past 10...