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Botanic Park: Adelaide's Green Oasis
Escape to Adelaide's Botanic Park: a historic green space for events, recreation, and tranquil moments near the city center.
Botanic Park, a 34-hectare green space adjacent to the Adelaide Botanic Garden, offers a tranquil escape with sprawling lawns, majestic trees, and historical significance. Once home to the Royal Adelaide Show, it now hosts events like WOMADelaide and provides a space for recreation and relaxation.
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Getting There
Walking
From the Adelaide Botanic Garden's main entrance on North Terrace, walk north through the gardens to the Friends Gate. Exit and continue north, and you'll find yourself in Botanic Park. The walk is approximately 5-10 minutes. No costs are involved.
Public Transport
Take the tram to the 'Botanic Gardens' stop on North Terrace. From there, it's a short walk north into Botanic Park via the Adelaide Botanic Garden or along Hackney Road. Tram travel is free within the city center. Alternatively, several bus routes stop near the park on North Terrace and Hackney Road. Check Adelaide Metro for specific routes and schedules. A single bus fare is around $5.
Car
If driving, access Botanic Park via Plane Tree Drive, off Hackney Road. Ticketed parking is available. Parking fees apply from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. Free parking is available on Sundays and public holidays. Parking costs vary, but expect to pay around $3.50 per hour, with a maximum of 4 hours, or $10 for extended all-day parking. All parking machines are cashless.
Local tips
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Check the Botanic Gardens' website for event schedules, as Botanic Park frequently hosts festivals and concerts.
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Pack a picnic to enjoy on the lawns, taking advantage of the park's serene atmosphere.
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Explore the avenue of plane trees planted in 1874 for a scenic walk.
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Botanic Park, also known as Tainmuntilla, is a 34-hectare parkland located in the northeast of Adelaide, directly north of the Adelaide Botanic Garden and south of the Adelaide Zoo. Acquired by the Adelaide Botanic Garden in 1866, it was previously the site of the Royal Adelaide Show from 1844 to 1859. Today, it serves as a versatile space for major events, recreational activities, and quiet contemplation.
The park boasts an avenue of plane trees planted in 1874 and is dotted with Moreton Bay fig trees. Historically, Botanic Park was the location for the first open-air meeting of The Salvation Army in Australia in 1880 and has been compared to London's Hyde Park, featuring a Speakers' Corner since the 1890s.
Visitors can enjoy picnics, wedding photography, and events such as WOMADelaide and Moonlight Cinema. The park provides a serene environment with access to the River Torrens and is conveniently located near the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide, and the old Royal Adelaide Hospital. Whether attending an event or seeking a peaceful retreat, Botanic Park offers a refreshing experience in the heart of Adelaide.
A brief summary to Botanic Park
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