Botanic Park

Botanic Park sits on Plane Tree Drive alongside the Adelaide Botanic Garden, on the northern edge of the city centre within Adelaide's celebrated parklands. A grand, open expanse shaded by avenues of towering plane trees and majestic Moreton Bay figs, it's one of the city's most beloved green spaces and a favourite spot for picnics, walks and relaxing under the canopy.

The park is perhaps best known as the home of WOMADelaide, the renowned world-music and arts festival that transforms the grounds each year, but it's a wonderful place to visit any time. Its mature trees, broad lawns and peaceful atmosphere make it a serene escape right on the doorstep of the CBD and the cultural institutions of North Terrace.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's a cherished part of the parklands. The park is free and open year-round, but during major festivals and events access and layout can change significantly, so it's worth checking current details before a visit timed around an event — though for a casual picnic or a wander among the trees, you can generally just turn up and enjoy it.