Rymill Park, Public park and recreation space in Adelaide, Australia.
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Park 14, lies in Adelaide's East Park Lands, bordered by East Terrace, Dequetteville Terrace, Rundle and Bartels Roads. Its shallow artificial lake, built in 1960, reopened in April 2024 after a A$6 million upgrade. The rose garden occupies a former rubbish tip, and the O-Bahn passes underneath, emerging opposite Grenfell Street.
The land served as meeting grounds for Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal peoples long before European arrival. The current park was later established as organized green space for the developing city.
The dual name Murlawirrapurka, endorsed in 2003, honours a Kaurna elder known to colonists as "King John" or "Onkaparinga Jack"; his name combines mulla (dry), wirra (forest) and burka (elder). The spelling was later revised from Mullawirraburka as a more accurate Kaurna transcription. The park hosts Adelaide Fringe events, with the Gluttony venue hub on its western side.
The park features BBQ facilities, public restrooms, off-leash dog areas, and a kiosk for refreshments throughout its grounds. Visitors can easily navigate the pathways and identify dedicated play zones separated from other sections.
The Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground features specialized equipment like wheelchair trampolines and sensory gardens for children of all abilities. This play area shows how the park welcomes kids with different needs and backgrounds.
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