Comments on: Hidden Treasures: Westburn Reserve Bike Park

By: Wendy McKay

Wendy McKay — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:38:16 +0000

In reply to Barbara. I was one of those kids from Burnside Primary that learnt the road rules on pedal cars, I think it was 1967. It was lots of fun but taken very seriously.

By: Pam Landy

Pam Landy — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:02:51 +0000

My Uncle, Harold Sutherland used to run the park, collect and repair bikes and pedal cars for the kids to use.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 03:31:29 +0000

In reply to Criggie. The Traffic Training school as it was known was opened Sept/October 1961. Think it may have been Sat 30 September. How do I know this? I was part of the opening event there is an article about it in the Christchurch Star. Sat Oct 7 1961. Sixty children from Burnside Primary school took part in pedal pusher cars and bicycles. It was all mapped out as roads including a partial railway line. All signs etc. It was opened by the Minister of Transport at the time Hon.J.K. McAlpine. an accident between a cyclist and car (pedal car) was reinacted with St. John Cadets attending. Great place for children to learn to ride safely.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 15 May 2015 01:00:57 +0000

I can remember the park from when I was a kid – 40+ years ago. Back then there was also a shed with pedal cars which could be used by (I think) community groups. It was always a treat to go there with our trikes and bikes.

By: Criggie

Criggie — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:00:24 +0000

Does anyone know the history behind why this park is the way it is? My google-fu is failing.

By: Yo Eddy

Yo Eddy — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:51:46 +0000

Been here several times with my 2 boys. They love it. Its such a shame there are not more of these around Christchurch.

By: Jim Holmes

Jim Holmes — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:35:23 +0000

That’s awesome, can’t wait for my daughter to be old enough to ride her own bike, I’ll be taking her down there for sure.

By: malcolm

malcolm — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:53:00 +0000

I’d have loved that when I was a kid. Really useful tool for training kids on how to cycle safely on roads. There should be more of these around NZ.