Wild olives can be environmental weeds. But that doesn’t make Adelaide’s historic, managed olive groves disposable.
The 1872 grove in King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina (Park 15) is threatened by the proposed MotoGP circuit.
But, we can control invasive olives and protect our living heritage.
Meet Dorothy Dunne — APA’s Membership Officer, lifelong nature lover and passionate Park Lands advocate.
From growing up beside Crown land to guerrilla planting, Trees for Life and years of activism, Dorothy has never been afraid to speak her mind. Now approaching 80, she remains as passionate as ever about protecting the Park Lands as free, peaceful public spaces for everyone.
Meet one of our essential Park Lands warriors.
The State Government is consulting on its proposed MotoGP circuit in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi — including permanent construction and the removal of more than 400 trees.
Submissions close 11.59 pm, Sunday 20 September.
We’ve put together a simple guide on how to make a submission, what you might raise, and a template to help you get started.
Find out how to have your say.
The Adelaide Park Lands aren’t just green space – they’re a vital part of how students, workers and recreational cyclists get around our city.
Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority says the Park Lands provide around 59 kilometres of continuous walking and cycling paths, connecting major precincts through routes including the Adelaide Park Lands Trail and River Torrens Linear Park.
And there’s an economic benefit too. Walking and cycling in the Park Lands generates an estimated $196 million in annual economic value, through direct health, transport and environmental benefits.
As Bike Adelaide Chair David Elliott writes, safe, connected Park Lands paths are critical to cycling in Adelaide – and to keeping our city moving.
It took a Federal Court case to find out what the State Government is actually planning for John E. Brown Park.
A two-storey driving range, 108 car parks, up to 400 metres of netting, an 18-hole mini-golf course, retail facilities, new roads, water tanks and other infrastructure — all on public Park Lands.
These are significant changes, yet despite repeated questions, the community has had no meaningful opportunity to see or comment on the plans.
Why did it take a court case for South Australians to find out what is being proposed for their Park Lands?
Visual artist and social media influencer, Billie Justice Thomson, thinks of the Adelaide Park Lands as a very special “green ring around the city”.
Whether it’s riding her bike, taking a picnic, enjoying playgrounds with her son, or exploring a pocket of bushland, Billie draws comfort and inspiration from Adelaide’s unique garland.
Who knew Premier Steven Marshall has turned into a Fringe comedian? This is what the Premier calls "re-greening" of Helen Mayo Park in your Adelaide Park Lands.
Despite thousands calling on the Premier to Save Helen Mayo Park, he’s trying to convince you that he wants to re-green the Park with a 15-thousand seat stadium. Yeah, sure, whatever….
In 1969, part of your Open Green Public Park Lands were taken away for a swimming pool on what we now call Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2). It was not the first such mistake that affected your Park Lands. However in 2022 there is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to learn from that mistake and restore lost Park Lands,
As we count down the days to the State election on 19 March, there is an urgent task at hand.
Every party and every candidate needs to know that you Love Your Park Lands. We’ve made it easy, with six questions that you can put to your local candidates. Just send them a link to this page and ask them to reply.
Things are looking rosy for the International Rose Garden at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
The spot is undergoing a significant revitalisation, with the aim of achieving an Award of Garden Excellence from the World Federation of Rose Societies, before Adelaide hosts the World Rose Convention in October.
The State Government is proud of achieving 'National Park City' status for Adelaide but its real values are betrayed by its spending priorities.
Funds provided for Greening Adelaide grants and other Park enhancements are vastly exceeded by funds provided to destroy hundreds of trees and huge tracts of your Open Green Public Park Lands.
As political parties seek your vote in the 19 March State election, you might well ask them how they plan to stop and reverse the never-ending stream of losses from your Open Green Public spaces.
Promises mean very little, but there’s a chance to plan Park Lands protection with an on-line forum on Monday 21 February.
With the State Election looming, the National Trust of South Australia has arranged an online public forum with a panel of State MPs to debate the crisis threatening SA’s built and environmental heritage, including your Adelaide Park Lands. You can register to attend (on-line) and submit a question for the panel of MPs.
The Adelaide Park Lands Association has been going through a growth spurt and we need your help to keep the show on the road, as we Explore, Inspire, Protect and Restore.
Our thriving buzz of activity needs some hands-on backup to continue. Click here to see how YOU can be part of the Park Lands backup team.
Planning Minister Josh Teague, Environment Minister David Speirs, and the chair of the State Heritage Council, Keith Conlon have discussed the ongoing multi-year delay in State Heritage Listing of your Adelaide Park Lands.
The lack of action on State Heritage listing is set to become an issue in this year’s State election.
SA Labor is supporting an attack by the Marshall Liberal Government on Frome Park (in Park 11).
The Marshall Liberal State Government is prepared to go into this year's State election on a record of attacking your Open Green Public Park Lands more ruthlessly than any Government in SA's history, and the Labor Party is prepared to match their attacks..
