Mallala Recreational Park

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Also known as:	Mallala Sport's Park, Mallala Oval
Town or Locality:	Mallala

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The land for the present park, which is vested in the District Council, was purchased in 1915 with the exception of the portion used as a children's playground which was added in 1931. The ground is ideal in area and situation for the purpose for which it is required, and compares most favourably with the parks possessed by most country towns in the state of South Australia.

The pavillion (also known as the Grand Stand) has a seating capacity for over 200 people, and the dressing rooms beneath are complete with showers and other conveniences. There are three tennis courts and a croquet lawn, and the playing area of the oval is level and suitable for either cricket or football. This area is circled by a cycling track.

The committee of management consists of one member appointed by each sporting body using the ground and two representatives appointed by the council.

The present committee is: Messrs A.L. Driscoll, (Chairman) E.H. P. Moseley, A.V. Gent, H.A. Byerlee, W.L.F. Weir, S.C. Williams, J.W. Curnow and W.J. Taylor (Secretary) 

From an article printed in 1937.

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Sources

• Souvenir Booklet - Mallala Centenary Celebrations
• Easter 1937

Mallala Recreational Park Grand Stand (c.1930's)

The Mallala Junior Football Team playing on the Mallala Oval.

A Mallala Netball Team playing on the courts at the Mallala Recreational Park.

Memories of Mallala Recreational Park

In 2010 the Mallala Recreational Park is constantly in use. In winter the oval is used for football matches catering for adult senior A Grade to eight year old boys playing in the Junior grades, plus all the spectators who come to watch and barrack for their teams. The oval is turfed and well maintained, and the area is lighted from four high towers topped with powerful lights. All grades are able to practice on two nights a week. In summer the oval is used for cricket with senior and junior matches played. The Tennis Club has a well maintained area of 6 hard courts with a Tennis Club-house. Two of these courts are used by the Mallala Netball Club during the winter months again with grades ranging from Senior A1 to 8 year olds in D Grade. It is a very vibrant club. An adjacent enclosed playground, recently upgraded by the Mallala and District Lions Club, provides fun and activities for the smaller children. As well as the spacious Football Clubrooms with a large area used for functions, the Mallala Branch of the RSL have a recently renovated venue on the grounds. One may often see caravaners breaking their journey and enjoying an overnight stop at the Mallala Recreational Park amidst the rural setting and enjoying the view of a well maintained turfed oval.

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