I wanted to take some photos in the central city yesterday but, thanks to road works and deviations, I failed to reach my intended destination. I finally ended up at Little Hagley Park where I was able to recuperate and recover my senses.
Little Hagley Park
Although, our central city buildings and roads are in a state of upheaval (or heaved over in some cases), and out of kilter like this bridge on Helmores Lane, 
we are able to salvage our sanity in places like Little Hagley Park. We are so lucky that, approximately a few hundred metres from demolition and digging, and a major city road, we can lose ourselves in solitude and calm.
Under the trees at Little Hagley Park, we can feel far removed from the busyness of city living.
In every direction there is a peaceful wooded view. This is the view, looking across the Avon, from Little Hagley Park to Millbrook Reserve
And this is the view from the Reserve, looking across the Avon, to Little Hagley Park.
Thanks to our first city planners and all the many wonderful landscapers, planners, gardeners and hard workers who came after, we can believe, for a moment or more, that each of us has a place of our own in the woods, in the city. 
© silkannthreades
Looks like a place I could sit and think all day.
Yes, it is hard to resist the temptation, although I am sure a day thinking there would do one a world of good.
We are so much more ourselves when out and about in nature – closer to who we were meant to be, somehow… beautiful park.
I think you could be right.
Parks are so wonderful and I’m glad you have this one to visit.
While nature wrought such destruction on Christchurch the natural environment remains a place of refuge too. It looks so leafy and cool under those big trees.
It was the perfect place to be on a hot day.
Hagley Park has always been a magic place
Isn’t it just!
How beautiful! Love the river shots. You live with beauty around every corner, which, I think you deserve! Cheers to you~
Thank you. The little tree hut is right next to the river. Must have great views! There is a beauty here but I would still like to check out Patagonia 🙂
You really did have some amazing city planners. Every one of your posts is a testament to those who chose to celebrate nature within a community. Can hardly wait to see more….
We hope that current city plans will take this wonderful inheritance and extend it for future generations.
I hope so too!!!
it’s a beautiful and peaceful little oasis! thanks for taking us for a stroll through the park!
It is lovelyand I enjoyed taking you on a stroll.