Adelaide Park Lands Association
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Love Your Park Lands - Open Green Public
The only Park in the world with a City inside it. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au
The only Park in the world with a City inside it. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au
One of the common birds of your Adelaide Park Lands - often seen in large flocks - is also one of the most cheeky and vocal. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/4/...
April 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
One of the common birds of your Adelaide Park Lands - often seen in large flocks - is also one of the most cheeky and vocal. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/4/...
Protect Your Adelaide Park Lands. Vote for them. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/state-electi...
March 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Protect Your Adelaide Park Lands. Vote for them. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/state-electi...
Do you love your Adelaide Park Lands? Then on 21 March please vote to protect them www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/state-electi...
March 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Do you love your Adelaide Park Lands? Then on 21 March please vote to protect them www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/state-electi...
No tree in your Adelaide Park Lands is significant enough to be safe from State Government plans to bulldoze Parks for temporary, elite FIFO sports events.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/26/no-tree-too-big-for-government-chainsaws
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/26/no-tree-too-big-for-government-chainsaws
February 26, 2026 at 8:09 AM
No tree in your Adelaide Park Lands is significant enough to be safe from State Government plans to bulldoze Parks for temporary, elite FIFO sports events.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/26/no-tree-too-big-for-government-chainsaws
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/26/no-tree-too-big-for-government-chainsaws
There was a time, not that long ago, when a “Park” meant a place of calm, an opportunity to connect with nature in peaceful reflection. Not any more, at least not in Adelaide.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/19/your-parks-for-noise-and-emissions
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/19/your-parks-for-noise-and-emissions
February 19, 2026 at 5:31 AM
There was a time, not that long ago, when a “Park” meant a place of calm, an opportunity to connect with nature in peaceful reflection. Not any more, at least not in Adelaide.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/19/your-parks-for-noise-and-emissions
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2026/2/19/your-parks-for-noise-and-emissions
Sunday's 2-hour Guided Walk through Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) includes a closeup look at a success story. See the re-vegetation over recent decades, thanks to both the City Council, and Bush for Life. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
February 14, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Sunday's 2-hour Guided Walk through Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) includes a closeup look at a success story. See the re-vegetation over recent decades, thanks to both the City Council, and Bush for Life. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
We can't deny it: the chance to meet the horses is the main drawcard, but it's just one of the features on our Guided Walk on Sunday. Walking thru the horse paddocks in Nantu Wama (Park 6), you'll learn about the horses; and how they're managed. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
February 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
We can't deny it: the chance to meet the horses is the main drawcard, but it's just one of the features on our Guided Walk on Sunday. Walking thru the horse paddocks in Nantu Wama (Park 6), you'll learn about the horses; and how they're managed. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Your Open Green Public Adelaide Park Lands are for all the community, not just corporate sport businesses. On our Guided Walk this Sunday see the sports resources used by Wilderness School, also available to all in Le Fevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6). Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Your Open Green Public Adelaide Park Lands are for all the community, not just corporate sport businesses. On our Guided Walk this Sunday see the sports resources used by Wilderness School, also available to all in Le Fevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6). Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
One feature of Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) is this bridle track. It's not just for horses, but also walkers, and occasionally for cyclocross (bike) racing. On our 2-hour Guided Walk this Sunday you'll walk on, and learn about this bridle track. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
February 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
One feature of Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) is this bridle track. It's not just for horses, but also walkers, and occasionally for cyclocross (bike) racing. On our 2-hour Guided Walk this Sunday you'll walk on, and learn about this bridle track. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Our 2-hour Guided Walk on Sunday starts & finishes at this iconic Glover Playground off Lefevre Terrace - the go-to place for kids in Nth Adelaide since 1921. Bring the family for the Guided Walk, and stay in the playground for a picnic afterwards! Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Our 2-hour Guided Walk on Sunday starts & finishes at this iconic Glover Playground off Lefevre Terrace - the go-to place for kids in Nth Adelaide since 1921. Bring the family for the Guided Walk, and stay in the playground for a picnic afterwards! Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Do you prefer walking thru a native woodland, or an arboretum with a wide variety of trees? This Sunday, on our Guided Walk through Park 2 & Park 1 North, you can enjoy both. See dozens of tree species in this surprisingly biodiverse Park Lands site. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Do you prefer walking thru a native woodland, or an arboretum with a wide variety of trees? This Sunday, on our Guided Walk through Park 2 & Park 1 North, you can enjoy both. See dozens of tree species in this surprisingly biodiverse Park Lands site. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Our 2-hour Guided Walk this Sunday thru Park 2 & Park 1 North includes the only part of your Adelaide Park Lands named for a living South Aussie: Olympic swimmer, Denise Norton-Wangel, seen here with her daughter, former APA leader, Ingrid Wangel. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Our 2-hour Guided Walk this Sunday thru Park 2 & Park 1 North includes the only part of your Adelaide Park Lands named for a living South Aussie: Olympic swimmer, Denise Norton-Wangel, seen here with her daughter, former APA leader, Ingrid Wangel. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
On next Sunday's 2-hour Guided Walk through Park 2 & Park 1 North we'll visit the 1st playspace in SA designed for wheelchair access. This "Bush Magic" Playspace is one of 16 stops looking at the heritage and biodiversity of your northern Park Lands. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM
On next Sunday's 2-hour Guided Walk through Park 2 & Park 1 North we'll visit the 1st playspace in SA designed for wheelchair access. This "Bush Magic" Playspace is one of 16 stops looking at the heritage and biodiversity of your northern Park Lands. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Our two-hour Guided Walk next Sunday through Park 2 and Park 1 North will include a visit to these tennis courts and exercise facilities off Prospect Road (upgraded in 2020). We'll also point out the native grasses and wildflowers planted nearby. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Our two-hour Guided Walk next Sunday through Park 2 and Park 1 North will include a visit to these tennis courts and exercise facilities off Prospect Road (upgraded in 2020). We'll also point out the native grasses and wildflowers planted nearby. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
One of the 15 stops during this Sunday's Guided Walk through Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17 of your #adelaideparklands) is this Bush for Life regeneration site. Hear how it's been restored with native grassland. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM
One of the 15 stops during this Sunday's Guided Walk through Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17 of your #adelaideparklands) is this Bush for Life regeneration site. Hear how it's been restored with native grassland. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17 of your #adelaideparklands) hosts 2 different croquet facilities: the SA Croquet Association (SACA), as well as the historic South Terrace Croquet Association. Learn their history on our Guided Walk this Sunday. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
January 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17 of your #adelaideparklands) hosts 2 different croquet facilities: the SA Croquet Association (SACA), as well as the historic South Terrace Croquet Association. Learn their history on our Guided Walk this Sunday. Book here: events.humanitix.com/host/adel_pa...
More than 300 trees have been felled, so far, to make room for a three billion dollar hospital on your Adelaide Park Lands, but much more tree destruction is on the way.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/12...
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/12...
December 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
More than 300 trees have been felled, so far, to make room for a three billion dollar hospital on your Adelaide Park Lands, but much more tree destruction is on the way.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/12...
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/12...
State Government authorised tree destruction is under way today and the next 2 days in Bonython Park /Tulya Wardli (Park 27 of your Adelaide Park Lands)
December 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
State Government authorised tree destruction is under way today and the next 2 days in Bonython Park /Tulya Wardli (Park 27 of your Adelaide Park Lands)
There are 10 children’s playgrounds within your Adelaide Park Lands.
Three of them, each named after the early 20th century Lord Mayor, Charles Glover, have inspired this contribution from poet, Alex Robertson.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/25/park-poetry-glover-playgrounds
Three of them, each named after the early 20th century Lord Mayor, Charles Glover, have inspired this contribution from poet, Alex Robertson.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/25/park-poetry-glover-playgrounds
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
There are 10 children’s playgrounds within your Adelaide Park Lands.
Three of them, each named after the early 20th century Lord Mayor, Charles Glover, have inspired this contribution from poet, Alex Robertson.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/25/park-poetry-glover-playgrounds
Three of them, each named after the early 20th century Lord Mayor, Charles Glover, have inspired this contribution from poet, Alex Robertson.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/25/park-poetry-glover-playgrounds
In recent weeks, your eyes might have been drawn to these distinctive yellow blossoms high in the canopy in one or more parts of your #adelaideparklands.
If so, you’ve noticed the largest Grevillea: the Silky Oak.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/24/know-your-park-lands-plants-silky-oak
If so, you’ve noticed the largest Grevillea: the Silky Oak.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/24/know-your-park-lands-plants-silky-oak
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
In recent weeks, your eyes might have been drawn to these distinctive yellow blossoms high in the canopy in one or more parts of your #adelaideparklands.
If so, you’ve noticed the largest Grevillea: the Silky Oak.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/24/know-your-park-lands-plants-silky-oak
If so, you’ve noticed the largest Grevillea: the Silky Oak.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/24/know-your-park-lands-plants-silky-oak
Meet one of your Adelaide Park Lands birds with a notorious reputation: the assertive, sometimes aggressive, and certainly ever-vigilant Masked Lapwing.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/15/what-bird-is-that-masked-lapwing
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/15/what-bird-is-that-masked-lapwing
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Meet one of your Adelaide Park Lands birds with a notorious reputation: the assertive, sometimes aggressive, and certainly ever-vigilant Masked Lapwing.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/15/what-bird-is-that-masked-lapwing
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/15/what-bird-is-that-masked-lapwing
The names assigned to each of the Parks within your #adelaideparklands convey not just a geographical location, but also help you to understand each Park’s fascinating story. Find out the stories behind the two names for Park 19.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/7/whats-in-a-name-park-19
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/7/whats-in-a-name-park-19
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The names assigned to each of the Parks within your #adelaideparklands convey not just a geographical location, but also help you to understand each Park’s fascinating story. Find out the stories behind the two names for Park 19.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/7/whats-in-a-name-park-19
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/11/7/whats-in-a-name-park-19
History enthusiast Graham Smith has joined an elite group - becoming only the 4th person to publish a book about your #adelaideparklands. Part proceeds from sales will go to the Adelaide Park Lands Association.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10...
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM
History enthusiast Graham Smith has joined an elite group - becoming only the 4th person to publish a book about your #adelaideparklands. Part proceeds from sales will go to the Adelaide Park Lands Association.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10...
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10...
A South Australian Gov't promise that its new commercial Aquatic Centre will result in expanded Adelaide Park Lands has been exposed as a hoax.
With construction nearing completion, the truth is becoming obvious.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/17/hopes-dashed-for-park-restoration
With construction nearing completion, the truth is becoming obvious.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/17/hopes-dashed-for-park-restoration
October 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A South Australian Gov't promise that its new commercial Aquatic Centre will result in expanded Adelaide Park Lands has been exposed as a hoax.
With construction nearing completion, the truth is becoming obvious.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/17/hopes-dashed-for-park-restoration
With construction nearing completion, the truth is becoming obvious.
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/17/hopes-dashed-for-park-restoration
When you see the urban forest in the NW part of your Adelaide Park Lands, do you see its biodiversity, shade, its function as a carbon sink, its peace and tranquility?
Or, like the State Gov't, do you merely see a business opportunity?
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/16/the-invisible-park
Or, like the State Gov't, do you merely see a business opportunity?
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/16/the-invisible-park
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
When you see the urban forest in the NW part of your Adelaide Park Lands, do you see its biodiversity, shade, its function as a carbon sink, its peace and tranquility?
Or, like the State Gov't, do you merely see a business opportunity?
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/16/the-invisible-park
Or, like the State Gov't, do you merely see a business opportunity?
www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/blog/2025/10/16/the-invisible-park