New play space for Adelaide’s north

The City of Playford, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, has completed a much-anticipated upgraded section of Dwight Reserve North, with the new elements of the Elizabeth Downs park available for use from 8th July.

The park upgrade includes revamped play and recreation spaces, with the inclusion of a new pump track, shared path and oval upgrades with AFL and soccer goals.

Input from the community through Council’s engagement process guided the design of the upgrade, which includes a big attraction for bike riders.

Mayor Glenn Docherty has welcomed Council’s completion of the project, which was made possible with a $400,000 grant from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, following a 2022 State Government election commitment.

Mayor Docherty advised “The centrepiece of the upgrade is a new pump track – one of the biggest in the northern suburbs. It will make the park a real drawcard for push bike riders keen to test their prowess on the track’s turns and bumps.”

In addition to the pump track, the upgrade includes improved accessibility, such as a wheelchair DDA accessible carousel, along with a new multi-play set, basket swing, double swing, and monkey bars.

The space also includes new soft-fall surfaces, amenity refurbishments and a new pathway connecting the reserve’s facilities.

Community feedback also suggested the desire for a suite of future improvement works, including a new BBQ area, nature play space, toilets and improved parking.

Mayor Glenn Docherty said that the upgrade is the first stage of work intended for the site and added “Council has committed to further upgrades to Dwight Reserve North by endorsing funding for the renewal of existing play equipment as part of its 2024/25 budget.

"We also look forward to working with the State Government to secure more funding for future upgrades to the reserve, which we know will be welcomed by our community."