Chingford Park — Attraction in Otago

Great park. Slight problem though. When I arrived the main gate was open so I drove in like youcan for most parks. However when I went to leave the gate wss locked. It was only 4pm. I lookef on the outside of the gate and saw a very small sign ie car shape with a line through it. This sign is not visible when the gates ate open. I called the DCC who were very hellful anx arraged for the security company to come and unlock the gate. It toom 30mjns for the company to arrive. The guard was rude, sour faced...no greeting...just walked up to both vehicles (yes another unlucky punter fell intto the same trap) and startex taking photoz of the rego stickers. I politely asked him what he was doing at wghich time he accused me of being pushy. Total prat. Slowly went about opening the gate to oet us out. Just needs to be a big sign jyst inside the gate specifying no...

Walking track and fruit trees to eat in season. Good place to walk the dog or take the kids to the playground. Or go for a look if not local Lindsey Creek all the way though it so fun. Also Disk Golf if that's your thing. To big fields but one for Archery in summer(Saturday ) and one Soccer (winter ) & Cricket (Summer )...

Great park though not as expansive as the botanic gardens. It's great for a quick stroll with kids, or even your dogs as I've seen, with a nice densely tree covered hill and an area with many chestnuts. There's also a small playground around and a creek. A perfect way to relax as well even if...