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You can finally start to see the curves.
Months after construction began around Kings Reserve, concrete bowls are being poured, sweeping BMX turns have emerged and one of Adelaide’s western suburbs’ biggest new recreation precincts is on its way.
The $8.5 million transformation of Kings Reserve is bringing a new skate park, BMX pump track and nature play space to Torrensville.
The new skate park is set to be a major drawcard, with the existing facility removed after reaching the end of its useful life.
The old skate park helped inspire the new design, which was developed alongside the Kings Reserve Masterplan Community Reference Group and incorporated ideas requested by local skaters.
City of West Torrens Mayor Michael Coxon said the main vision was always to ensure the community has a space that was more welcoming.
“We wanted to create a space which would provide both active and passive recreation opportunities and also recognise the significance of our Kaurna heritage.”
“The finished product will be very community centric and provide a space that can be used in a variety of different ways.”
The result will combine a street plaza with a large flow bowl and transition areas, creating a space designed to accommodate everyone from beginners through to more experienced skaters.
But one of the most exciting and impressive additions taking shape is the new BMX pump track.
Stretching approximately 108 metres, the track makes use of the reserve’s existing mounds and winds between shade trees, creating a circuit filled with roll-overs, roll-ins, jump boxes, pump bumps, rollers and berms at different heights.
The track has been designed with different skill levels in mind.
Split levels allow riders to choose their own path around the circuit, meaning beginners and more experienced riders can use many of the same features at their own ability.
And it won’t just be for BMX riders, with the track suitable for mountain bikes, scooters, skateboards and other smaller-wheeled sports.
One of its key points of difference will be its double rollers and split-level design, allowing riders of different abilities to share the same space without needing separate tracks.
The track itself is now complete, with the surrounding landscaping, irrigated turf and seating area still to come.
Beyond just the riding side for the biking enthusiasts, the reserve is also taking shape slowly but surely.
The rotunda, adventure play space and pathways are progressing, while September will see the central lawn planted, construction begin on the sports court and cultural artworks installed alongside further landscaping.
A new shared path between Meyer Street and Ashwin Parade also opened to the community in August, giving locals an early chance to use part of the revamped precinct.
The redevelopment also recognises the significance of Kaurna heritage, with cultural elements incorporated throughout the reserve.
Construction remains on schedule, with Kings Reserve expected to reopen to the community later this year.
Once complete, the reserve will offer a mix of play, sport, green space, gathering areas and recreation, giving the Torrensville community a very different park to the one that stood here before.
“When the reserve is reopened to the community later this year, it will be a place where people can gather and connect, relax and spend time,” Mayor Michael said.
Kings Reserve
Where: Meyer Street, Torrensville
When: expected late 2026
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