Parcs et jardins à Adélaïde

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.

Adelaide Parks and Gardens — Carte

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Victoria Square

Victoria Square, also known as Tarntanyangga, is the central square of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia.

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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.

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Botanic Park

Botanic Park, part of Park 11, is a 34 hectare park in the Northeast Parklands of the South Australian capital of Adelaide.

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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.

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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…

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Light Square

Light Square, also known as Wauwi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre.

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Park 22

The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…

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Park 23

The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…

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Park 21W

The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…

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Ellis Park

The Adelaide Park Lands comprise the figure-eight configuration of land, spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Whitmore Square

Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia.

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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.