Roy Marten Park
Hosted by PAE Reserves
SpacetoCo Host since November 2024At the City of PAE, we’re proud to see ourselves as a growing, thriving and diverse community. The rich heritage of our First Nations peoples, along with the cultures of residents who were born around the world, make this a unique place to live, work, learn and play. No matter what your age, ability or stage of life is, Port Adelaide Enfield is a community where it’s easy to be active, get involved and enjoy a good life.
About this space
If you’re in the Taperoo / Port Adelaide area, the Roy Marten Playground is definitely worth a visit – locals will tell you it’s one of the best in Adelaide. Even if you’re not nearby, we reckon it’s well worth the trip. The huge, open space features a top-notch playground, two dog parks (fenced in, of course), landscaping, big grassy areas, BBQs, sheltered seating, toilets, parking, and more.
One of the standout features is the tall twin tower structure – a real hit with the older kids. There’s plenty to spark imagination and challenge their climbing skills, especially as they figure out how to scale the nets to the top. The brave ones can even cross to the other side. The clever design means there’s no risk of a child falling straight from the top, with openings at different levels around the tower and tightly spaced netting.
For the younger ones, there are mounds to climb and a rope bridge leading to a smaller slide. And for the toddlers, the ship-themed playground is pretty adorable, with loads of fun little features to keep them entertained. Also, this playground is next to the car park and isn’t fully fenced.
There are plenty of spots for picnics and some sheltered BBQ areas dotted around the playground, too. The smooth, wide pathway through the play space is perfect for scooters and little bikes, and there’s even a path that loops around the reserve if you’re keen for a ride.
What your booking will reserve:
- Grassed area
What you have access to:
Water - Water fountains
Toilets - Yes
Parking - Car park at Military Road entrance
Shared Open Public Spaces:
Shaded picnic areas throughout the park (all with BBQS and tables)
Basketball courts
Huge area of lawn to run around or kick a ball on
2 enclosed dog parks – one for big dogs and one for small dogs
Restrictions:
No pegging - infrastructure to be secured with suitable weighting without the use of pegs, spikes or stakes
A permit will be required if you are wanting to have one or more of the following items (Petting zoos, Bouncy Castle, Mobile Food truck, Face painter, Entertainers)
Just to clarify, while this one specific space is bookable, this does not include the shared the open-access areas, these are still public spaces that anyone can use at any time.
We do not accept bookings within 2 weeks of the booking start date.
Bond: a $550.00 bond is required for the following event types:
Weddings / Events with 100+ people
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
Roy Marten Reserve, Taperoo SA, Australia
Opening times
Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Rules
Care and Use of Location:
- To maintain pedestrian access and safety, event infrastructure or attendees are not to encroach onto footpaths or walkways.
- Hirer must leave the reserve in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the Activity Period and is responsible for removing all rubbish from the reserve.
- The Hirer must not cause, suffer or permit any damage to Council land or property whilst undertaking the Activity. The Hirer is liable to pay the Council the costs of making good any damage caused to Council land or property in connection with the Activity.
Structures:
- The City of Port Adelaide Enfield prefer event infrastructure be secured with suitable weighting without the use of pegs, spikes or stakes to protect reserves and underground irrigation.
- All infrastructure used as part of the booking must be continuously monitored, particularly in extreme weather conditions.
- Shelters and tents must not be erected or placed in a manner that excessively obstructs the views of other persons using a reserve or otherwise unreasonably interfere with the use of a reserve by any other person. Ropes on the ground must be highlighted with warning containment tape.
- All umbrellas shall be suitably anchored to prevent ‘wind lift off’ and will be in a safe condition with no protruding spines/spikes.
Vehicles:
- Vehicles are to use the designated parking areas. Vehicles are not to be driven or parked on any part of the reserve as this constitutes an offence under regulation 66 of the Road Traffic Act (Miscellaneous) 2014.
LPG Heaters, BBQs & Open Fires:
- Barbecues and heaters are permitted on the reserve but must be operated by a competent adult and comprise safe gas temperature controls, hoses and regulators.
- The Hirer must not bring an LPG cylinder onto the reserve where more than ten (10) years have passed since the stamp test date marked on the cylinder.
- All barbecues and heaters on the reserve must be located on level ground away from flammable sources and sheltered from wind.
- Open fires are strictly prohibited on or at the Facility.
Hirer Conduct:
- The Permit Holder must not carry on or allow to be carried on any offensive, unlawful or dangerous activities at or from the reserve or create a nuisance or disturbance either for the Council or for the owners or occupiers of any adjoining premises.
Alcohol:
- Consumption of Alcohol is not permitted in a Council designated Dry Zone. Please refer to Council’s website for Dry Zone locations. Dry alcohol-free zones | Port Adelaide Enfield
Additional details
Car park at Military Road entrance
Public transport accessible