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ParksWard is culturally diverse and full
of wonderful eateries, businesses, parks
and reserves.The Gepps Cross Treasure
Market evokes great memories for me as
I used to go there often when I was a kid.
The market is still going strong and is one
of the largest outdoor markets in our city.
The recently opened Parks Library with its
latest technology and open space is another
attraction in ParksWard. Its completion was
a fantastic achievement by our Council. I
enjoy making visits there with my children,
borrowing books for them and watching
them play in the nearby playground.
There are many wonderful open spaces
in the ParksWard, and each helps reflect
the history of the area and diversity of
our community. Richard Day Reserve on
York Terrace reflects our colonial past.Tao
Dan on Sutherland Road has elements that
recognise the strongVietnamese community.
I have been advocating for the care of our
parks for the fifty years I have lived here.
The variety and accessibility of the open
spaces here in an urban area is one of the
best things about life in the Parks.
I’ve always been a keen reader and student,
so when I moved to the ParksWard six
years ago it felt something was missing.
Now with the new Parks Library (opened
October 2018), the community is really
coming together. I now visit the library at
least 2-3 times a week where I can study,
read, or borrow from the toy library – my
toddler loves the puzzles! Every time I
visit there seems to be something different
and interesting happening especially the
innovation on display in the MakerSpace. My
favourite part is how well used this library
is, and how many regulars I see.
Cr
Kat Mitchell
Cr
Kim Dinh
Cr
John Croci
PAE
today
SPRING 2019
•
Discussed an approach to street naming
in Enfield, using a selection of Kaurna
words and names
•
Recommended an e-scooter trial across
PAE and neighbouring coastal councils
•
Investigated a Greyhound Dog Park
session for this breed of dogs to be able
be off their leash at a set time
•
Heard deputation fromAustralian Naval
Institute about the development of a plan
for Mutton Cove
•
Commenced research with the
Environmental Protection Authority to
monitor air quality on Lefevre Peninsula
•
Considered the installation of electric
vehicle charging stations in PAE
•
Heard deputation from the Australian
Anti-Poverty Network about the
Newstart Allowance
•
Considered many road issues, including
road reserve closures, road openings and
traffic management
•
Accepted a progress report about
the Heritage Plaque Scheme, which
highlighted interest in the project
June
July
August
Notes from PAE Council Meetings
The ParksWard is situated
in the centre of PAE and
includes the suburbs of
Angle Park, Croydon Park,
Devon Park, Dry Creek,
Dudley Park, Ferryden Park,
Gepps Cross, Mansfield
Park, Ottoway, Regency Park,
Wingfield andWoodville
Gardens.
This ward has a slightly
younger population when
compared to the rest of PAE.
There is also a significantly
higher proportion of Parks
residents born inVietnam
and who speakVietnamese
at home.
Ward in focus
Parks
Total population
21,991
Total households
8,998
Overseas born
53.3%
Speaks a
language other
than English
at home
60.6%
Veteran Memorial Reserve on Norton Street in Angle Park is
adjacent to RSL Care SA’s Morlancourt Aged Care Facility. The
wall of remembrance and pathway of honour commemorates those
who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been
involved, and was dedicated on Saturday 29 April 2006.
Showcasing our hidden and unique places
PAE
Places
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