Adelaide Parks and Gardens
Adelaide is defined by its unique ring of heritage-listed parklands encircling the city center, a layout established by Colonel William Light’s 1837 master plan. This list highlights diverse green spaces, from the 51-hectare Adelaide Botanic Garden and its Bicentennial Conservatory to specialized sites like the Himeji Japanese Garden. These parks offer a mix of formal horticultural displays, native bushland, sporting fields, and historical public squares, providing essential recreational space along the River Torrens and throughout the urban grid.
A Victoria Square
Victoria Square, also known as Tarntanyangga, is the central square of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia.
B Adelaide Botanic Gardens
The Adelaide Botanic Garden is a 51-hectare public garden at the north-east corner of the Adelaide city centre, in the Adelaide Park Lands.
C Botanic Park
Botanic Park, part of Park 11, is a 34 hectare park in the Northeast Parklands of the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
Adelaide Himeji Japanese Garden
Established in 1982 to honor the sister-city relationship with Himeji, Japan. It features a traditional 'senzui' mountain and lake garden and a 'kare-senzui' dry garden, incorporating authentic Japanese landscaping and design.
E Elder Park
Elder Park is a public open space in the city of Adelaide, South Australia on the southern bank of the River Torrens and that is bordered…
F Light Square
Light Square, also known as Wauwi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre.
G Park 22
The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…
H Park 23
The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…
I Park 21W
The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…
J Ellis Park
The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…
K Park 23
The Adelaide Park Lands are the figure-eight of land spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and Thebarton and separating…
L Park 12
Park 12, is one of the 29 parks that make up the Adelaide Park Lands. It consists of 55.5 hectares bounded by North Terrace, Frome Road, Sir…
Wellington Square
One of the five original public squares in the 1837 plan of Adelaide. Located in North Adelaide, this heritage-listed square features expansive lawns and monuments honoring historical figures.
Veale Gardens
A formal garden in the South Parklands featuring a collection of over 50 rose varieties, winding water streams, and rockeries. It is a frequent site for weddings and formal photography.
Community Garden
Known as the Walyu Yarta Community Garden, this volunteer-run plot in the South Parklands focuses on sustainable urban agriculture with community vegetable beds and fruit trees.
Park 21
Also known as Mirnu Wirra, this section of the South Parklands contains several sporting fields and dedicated areas for the restoration of native South Australian vegetation.
Whitmore Square
Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia.
Bonython Park
Have a picnic or take a walk in a park and enjoy its unique atmosphere. Your children will definitely like many of its junior playgrounds.
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