Edwardstown Soldiers Memorial Recreation Ground

2020 Parks & Leisure Australia Community Facility of the Year for South Australia.

Submitted as part of the Federal Stronger Regions Funding initiative, Edwardstown Oval was identified by Marion Council as an important cultural and community icon that would be strengthened through an upgrade.

The facility consists of an oval, velodrome, RSL memorial gardens, a community hall, football, cricket, cycling and bowling clubs and various leisure pockets including playgrounds and fitness areas.

The project consolidated the club functions into a single function centre, under a single management body incorporating representation from all clubs. In addition, extensive renovation of the velodrome was undertaken, and this is circumnavigated by a 1.5m loop path providing access and leisure opportunities for the community.

Upgraded car-parking and general landscape treatment further bolsters offering. This upgrade greatly increases the exposure of the grounds, attracting visitors from beyond the clubs’ traditional boundaries.