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
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.
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).
1924
Willunga Netball Club formed.
In 1924, the Willunga Netball Club formed. 1952 Speedway was conducted around Willunga oval.
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.
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.
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.
2014
Show Hall
2017
Facility Upgrades
2020
New Changerooms
2022
Festival Hall Upgrade
2023
Restoration
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.
governance
our committee
Executive Committee
Paul Williamson
President
Chair of the Governance Committee
Chair of Strategic Development Committee
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Rob Hall
Vice President/Minutes Secretary
Member of Marketing and Fundraising Committee
Member of Strategic Development Committee
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Brian Dempsey (Life Member)
Secretary
Member of Strategic Development Committee
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Neil Hasse
Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee
Committee Members
Don Leinfelder
Chair of Work, Health and Safety Committee
Cleaner/caretaker
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Graham Ormsby OAM (Life Member)
Chair Marketing and Fundraising Committee
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Tony Weslowski
General Maintenance
Committee Member
Steve Roberts (Life Member)
Oval Curator
Joy Woodhouse OAM
Volunteer Coordinator
Mel McCauley
Committee Member
Nicki Cook
Committee Member
Greg Tillman
Committee Member
Observers/Others
Heather Williams
Festival Coordinator
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Jordon Pritchard & Marissa Bell
City of Onkaparinga Council
Fundraising For your Future
Community owned and Community Managed Willunga Recreation Park
our events
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
Chilli Fest Willunga
Jigsaw Willunga
Willunga Quarry Market
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We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on