Victoria Park, Christchurch
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Victoria Park is a large recreational area on the Port Hills above Christchurch, New Zealand.[1]
[edit] 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]
[edit] References
- ^ Port Hills mountain biking map, Christchurch City Council, New Zealand.
- ^ a b "Victoria Park". Christchurch City Council. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/parkswalkways/popularparks/victoriapark.aspx. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ Victoria Park, Event Finder, New Zealand.
- ^ "Pauline Parker". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. updated 22 June 2010. http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/people/pauline-parker. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
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Coordinates: 43°35′23″S 172°38′37″E / 43.5896°S 172.6437°E
