Parks and gardens in Adelaide

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.