A place for everyone, great fenced play area for toddlers which seems to be well maintained. There are football pitches, tennis courts, walking trails which stretches along the river and can be very therapeutic for the distance leisure walker. Christchurch Meadow is vast and littered with different seating, so one can always stop and watch the grass grow,or have a picnic. I don't know if fishing is permitted but there are some cool spots along the river where one could cast off and idle the day away. Christchurch Meadow, is a place where one could find tranquility. Within the Meadow there are Islands one of which is a wildlife​ sanctuary, with tranquil space and there one can find or loose one-self. And don't forget there's a lot going on on the river, within the Meadow. Eg boat rides, bed&breakfast barge's/boats, Cafe's and restaurants. Yes Christchurch Meadow can be a place that most can find a space for leisure. Also the beautiful swans must be mentioned.