Morgan Sette
East Park Lands
A place to come together
Options abound for people of all ages to play in the East Park Lands. Wander with friends, family or Fido – take advantage of the exercise facilities in the open air or stop for a coffee or bite to eat. During festival season experience the transformation to a bohemian wonderland or get your heart pumping watching one of the world class sporting events here.
Well known for its magical transformation in summer each year during the Adelaide Fringe festival and enjoyed by thousands of visitors of every age. For the rest of the year, take a moment for yourself in the "Peace and Friendship" formal garden or take time to reflect at the First World War Light Horse and Australian Armoured Corps memorials.
Features include:
Pathways lined with White Cedar Trees | Petanque Piste | Lemon Scented Gums | annual Adelaide Fringe Festival location | Monuments to Australian Light Horse Regiment and the Royal Australian Armoured Corps | BBQ areas | Peace and Friendship formal garden
With its proximity to the East End district, this is a popular place for people to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Many visitors with children head straight for the playground and Rymill Lake to watch the ducks. You may also find yourself visiting during a major Adelaide event, as the park hosts the Adelaide Fringe festival, and Santos Tour Down Under.
Features include:
Rymill Park Lake | playspace | rose garden | BBQ and picnic facilities | Adelaide Bowling Club
Get outside and make use of the sports fields, basketball courts or temporary skate park. If you've got little ones they will be pleased to spend time at the Glover East playground or explore Botanic Creek. You may also find yourself here if you're attending one of Adelaide's major events as the park is host to the Santos Tour Down Under and the Adelaide International 3 Day Event.
Features include:
Historic olive grove (public harvest with free permit) | Botanic Creek | walking/cylcing pathways | 3 sporting fields | basketball and tennis courts | picnic area | temporary skate park | Glover East playspace | River Red Gum, Blue Gums | Host to Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide Horse Trials
Work out, walk your dog or ride your bike, there's lots of space in the largest Park Lands site. Bring your bike and cycle the 1.3km Criterium Track or arrive equipment free and walk/run on the tracks stopping at the exercise stations along your route. If it's fido who needs the exercise, make use of the off-leash area. Refresh at Velo Café below the heritage-listed grandstand or try the Velo-spin area, a high-tech indoor training studio. This can be a busy park so it's worth checking for booked activities beofre arriving to avoid disappointment.
Features include:
Heritage listed grandstand | sporting fields | Criterium Track | petanque piste | dog off-leash area | unpaved walking/running track | fitness stations x4 | Sweat Track | The Stables and Velo cafes | Velo-spin indoor area | major event host including Pedal Prix, International 3 Day Event (horses), Polo in the City, Toy Run, Colour Run | Botanic Creek | model aircraft flying zone | 1870s olive grove | River Red Gums | Sugar Gums | grasslands and wildflowers | home of the checkered copper butterfly