Glenthorne National Park

The Glenthorne National Park Master Plan sets a vision for the transformation of a network of some 1500 hectares of open space in Adelaide's south into a 21st century park destination, with the Glenthorne property as it's recreational, environmental and cultural heart.

The culmination of an authentic and extensive co-design process involving numerous stakeholders and the wider community, the Master Plan balances community aspirations with environmental objectives and economic sustainability. Glenthorne National Park is envisioned as a network of significant landscapes, interconnected with its surrounding communities, providing diverse opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature.
The establishment of Glenthorne National Park, located on Kaurna country, is a unique opportunity to return a significant area of open space in the heart of the southern suburbs of Adelaide, the Glenthorne property, into a thriving environmental, recreational and educational precinct for future generations.

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Location Adelaide, South Australia
Year 2019
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The new national park represents a coordinated approach to park planning and management and will incorporate several existing open space reserves including, O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park, Marino Conservation Park, Hallett Cove Conservation Park, Happy Valley Reservoir as well as areas of the Field River Valley, creating a network of diverse landscapes of historical, geological and conservation significance.

The historic 208-hectare Glenthorne property will become a central ‘Hub’, and gateway to the broader national park precinct. The rich history of the property, both Indigenous and post-colonial will be protected, restored and interpreted, inspiring new development.

The Master Plan Report sets a vision and blueprint for the establishment of Glenthorne National Park as one of community governance, environmental sustainability, life-long education, natural and cultural heritage interpretation and world-class recreation and accessibility.