Park 23
G S Kingston Park / Wirrarninthi (Park 23)
Explore the fabulous wetland with hidden trails through extensive revegetation, bushland and bronze animal sculptures.
History buffs may be keen to explore West Terrace Cemetery, one of the country's oldest cemeteries but for those keen to avoid the ghosts, Wirrarninthi Wetlands may hold more appeal. Explore the 2.1km Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail to discover a range of natural features in the park. A series of sculptures mark points along the way to encourage thought about different elements of the environment around us.
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Features
- West Terrace Cemetery
- Wirrarninthi wetlands
- Kingston Gardens and Rotunda
- Sporting fields
- West Terrace Playspace
- BBQ facilities
- Picnic tables
- Pavillion
- Cycling trails
- Walking trails
- Caroline Clark Memorial Garden
- Dog off-leash area
- Adelaide Park Lands trail
- Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail
- Bush Tucker Trail
- Community Education Hub
- Key Biodiversity Area 7
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day.
Location
Park 23
West Terrace Cemetery
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West Terrace Cemetery is the single most significant cemetery in South Australia and was part of Colonel Light's plan for the City of Adelaide of 1837.
Initially associated with the Anglican Church and the Reverend C B Howard, it has since been used by various denominations and faiths. It dates from the very beginnings of the colony and contains the graves and monuments of many of the leading political, religious, social and business figures of the first 150 years of South Australia's history.
It also contains many exceptionally fine monuments, some of them unique, and contains the most representative collection of monumental art and craft in the State. The monuments also provide an exceptionally important documentary record of specific and general historical events and developments, biographical information, genealogical information, migration patterns and religious and ethnic history.
Location
Park 23
Bush Tucker Trail
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GS Kingston Park/ Wirrarninthi is home to two unique trails and the Community Education Hub.
The Bush Tucker Trail will take you on a short food-filled journey in the west Park Lands, where you can find iconic examples of ‘Bush Tucker’, such as Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa). It’s to the north side of GS Kingston Park/Wirrarninthi.