The new Pelzer Park/Pityarilla Activity Hub, including the Marshmallow Playspace, is opening on Sunday 29 April 2018
SEE OUR REVIEW OF THE NEW MARSHMALLOW PLAYGROUND HERE
The City of Adelaide are inviting the public to celebrate the opening of the new Pelzer Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub. Explore the space while enjoying live music, face painting and food trucks.
The Pelzer Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub has been planned as a unique space to interact, be active and engage with nature. We are invited to picnic on the lush plaza, cross the renewed creek bed, roam wild in the Oxbow Playspace, bounce by the community courts, and skip around Marshmallow Playspace.
The hub is full of thoughtful details thanks to the ideas shared by the community during the “Shape the Park Lands” consultation. This project is delivered by the City of Adelaide and funded by the State Government of South Australia.
We had a little look at the progress of the playground – here is a sneak peek below.
PLEASE NOTE: the playspace is still fenced off to the public as of Monday 23 April 2018. Finishing touches are still being done this week.
There are some new play equipment including the wide slide below.
There are plenty of nature play features in a style similar to Bonython Park Playground and the North Adelaide Playspace.
We were relieved to see that they have kept some of our favourite pieces – the climbing structure for slightly older kids and the special bench and twin swing (pictured below from our previous review).
Marshmallow Park is fully fenced and there is plenty of grassy areas for picnics.
Toilets are located just near the playground, right beside the tennis courts and grassy space for ball games.
There are paths that would be fun for little bikes too.
New bbqs and sheltered picnic table and benches are included inside the fenced area.
SEE OUR FULL REVIEW OF THE NEW MARSHMALLOW PLAYGROUND HERE
More information from the City of Adelaide about Pelzer Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub, explaining the features in the planning:
Play
There are multiple spaces for kids of all ages and abilities to play. Play and learn in Marshmallow Playspace: fully fenced area, interactive water play, wood climbing frame and play equipment including slides and sandpits. Explore and imagine in the Oxbow Playspace: wild nature play, wood and rope climbing frame, boulder island and stepping stones.
Plaza
The lush green plaza is a natural amphitheatre which makes for a perfect picnic spot.
Courts and Paths
The community can access a basketball half court and tennis court which can be lit by push-button lighting at night. The area can be accessed via cucling and walking paths which connect to the surrounding Park Lands.
The Creek
The section of the creek running through the activity hub has undergone a major renewal. The creek bed and new connected rain gardens have been planted with a mix of indigenous species to increase its biodiversity and will prevent weeds and erosion. The renewed creek assists with reducing the impact flooding in the South Park Lands and contributes to the ecology of the area.
The Dog Park
The Pityarilla dog park located at the Northern end of the hub, has separate sections for large and small dogs. Water fountains are accessible for dogs and their owners.
Facilities
The hub provides users access to a number of facilities including shelter, two accessible BBQs and three toilets (one accessible).
Parking
The hub is a 12 minute walk from the South Terrace Tram Stop. Parking is available along South Terrace and Glen Osmond Road..
Park Name
The Kaurna translation of Pityarilla is marshmallow; paying homage to the park’s Marshmallow Playground. August Pelzer was Adelaide’s city gardener from 1899 to 1932 and his influence is evident in the layout of Osmond Gardens, and elsewhere throughout the Park Lands. The park contains several sporting facilities, and offers a location for families to hold BBQs.
For more information and all enquiries please visit City of Adelaide website or Facebook event page.
What: Marshmallow Playspace Re-opening
When: Sunday 29 April 2018 | 11am – 2pm
Where: South Park Lands, entry off Glen Osmond Road, Adelaide
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: City of Adelaide (artist’s impression)
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