willunga recreation park

About

Willunga Recreation Park is owned and managed by the community of Willunga. This has been the case since 1875 when a group of residents determined that a public park be provided for the use of local residents. Over the ensuing years the park has been developed and become a focal point for the community, not only for sporting activities but for all social and community events.

1875

EST

20+

Sports & Clubs

the venue

Willunga Recreation Park consists of the land and facilities bordered by Aldinga Road (south), Main Road (east), Railway Terrace (west), and Willunga Primary School (north). The facilities include, the Show Hall, Festival Hall, oval, tennis and netball courts, Quarry Market area, Sports and Social Clubrooms, the CFS Buildings and the Old Police Station.

The facilities are available for hire by groups and individuals and further details and terms and conditions are available on the hire page.

Our Story

Over the Years

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1875

Established

A meeting of residents determined that a public park be provided for the use of local residents. In 1876, 8 acres of land within Willunga purchased for $96 ($192). This became known as Willunga Recreation Park.

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1874

Willunga Football Club established.

In 1876, the Oval was established using couch obtained from Lassock’s. In 1890, the Willunga Show Hall was established and built for 360 pounds ($720).

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1924

Willunga Netball Club formed.

In 1924, the Willunga Netball Club formed. 1952 Speedway was conducted around Willunga oval.

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1970

Almond Blossom Festival

The Almond Blossom Festival commenced to raise funds for a stadium in 1970. In 1974, the Almond Blossom Festival was opened by the premier Don Dunstan. 1978 saw the Construction of the Festival Hall commence in September.

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1979

RSL & CWA & Hall

In 1979, the RSL and CWA moved into their new clubrooms at the Willunga Recreation Park. The Festival Hall was being built and opened on July 15 by the Mayor of Willunga, Mr E Lacey.

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1982

Sports & Social Club

In 1982 the Sports and Social Club was built at a cost of $47,000. 2002 saw the Tennis and Netball courts built, and in 2005 the Willunga Police Station was purchased by Willunga Recreation Park.

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2014

Show Hall

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2017

Facility Upgrades

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2020

New Changerooms

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2022

Festival Hall Upgrade

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2023

Restoration

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2023

Landscaping

In 2014 a new slate roof was added on the historic Show Hall. 11 Main Road Willunga was purchased by the Willunga Recreation Park. Plans to upgrade the Festival Hall began in 2016.

Construction of new changerooms and toilets as the initial stage of a planned major upgrade to facilities is completed.

New changerooms for Willunga Football Club built, catering for both male and female participants.

The Festival Hall’s roof was replaced and a sprung wooden floor was installed in the hall.

Restoration of exterior walls and re-painting of the historic Show Hall.

A landscaping program for the Park established and commenced.