Barker Gardens
Hosted by City of Prospect
SpacetoCo Host since December 2018 · 10k bookingsCity of Prospect is an inner urban local government area in Adelaide, South Australia.
About this space
Situated on Prospect Road at the corner of Alpha Road, the land on which Barker Gardens is situated was donated to Council by the Eleanor Barker in 1938.
The park features:
Seating and drinking fountain
Shade trees and lawn
Rose garden
Arbor
Art tiles and Amnesty Wall
Barker Gardens is a popular location for weddings and functions.
Open space areas play an important role in the lifestyle of our families as well as the positive impact they have on the amenity of our City. As such, council remains committed to maintaining these beautiful parks and recreational facilities for everyone to enjoy.
Please be aware of South Australia's ban on single-use plastic with drinking straws, stirrers and cutlery. Council has also adopted a 100% compostable (not biodegradable) approach to all crockery/cutlery and drinkware used in all our halls and parks along with a no balloon policy in our efforts to reduce landfill.
Please note set up and pack up must be included in your booking.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
The Barker Gardens, Prospect SA, Australia
Opening times
Monday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday
24 hours
Wednesday
24 hours
Thursday
24 hours
Friday
24 hours
Saturday
24 hours
Sunday
24 hours
Rules
This notification does not signify that any function or group has exclusive use of a public park or reserve. The booking group must allow movement by public around designated hire area.
Parks and reserves must remain accessible to all members of the public throughout any private or corporate function therein.
Any noise is to be kept to a minimum and at a volume that will not cause undue disturbance or annoyance to nearby residents.
Seats for wedding parties and guests must be set up no earlier than 30 minutes before the ceremony and removed no later than 30 minutes after the ceremony.
Under no circumstances may confetti be used. The use of rice is permitted.
No tents or marquees are to be erected without the prior written approval of Council Administration. Under no circumstances shall tent pegs/stakes or any other object be driven into the ground. Water weights or sandbags can be used as an alternative.
No motorised or horse-drawn vehicles are to be driven onto any park or reserve.
Any damage to buildings, equipment, plants, fences or fixtures that occurs as a direct result of the event or function will be repaired by Council, but at the cost of the user.
The park or reserve must be left as found and all litter and waste is to be removed after the event.
For events where alcoholic drinks are to be consumed or sold, a limited licence may be required. Contact the Office of Consumer & Business Services www.cbs.sa.gov.au/wcm/ for more information. Written Council approval is required.
The Council will not accept any liability for claims for damages arising from the use of the park or reserve.
Please be aware of South Australia's ban on single-use plastic with drinking straws, stirrers and cutlery. Council has also adopted a 100% compostable (not biodegradable) approach to all crockery/cutlery and drinkware used in all our halls and parks along with a no balloon position in our efforts to reduce landfill.
