The name of the meadow derives from Christ Church in Oxford, whose dean owned 25 acres (10 ha) of farmland in Reading.

[5] The park takes the form of a grass meadow along the river's edge, with specimen trees and shrubs along the bank.

At the eastern end there is a fenced children’s play area, with a paddling/boating pool and picnic tables, and a number of sports pitches.

At the western end, the Caversham War Memorial and the Reading University Boat Club can be found.

A second metalled footpath and cycleway connects the northern end of Christchurch Bridge with Gosbrook Road in Caversham, and intersects with the riverside path.