A leafy memorial to the foresight of the early city fathers, Ada Ryan Gardens is Whyalla's most popular park located between Cudmore and Watson Terraces, and linked to the Whyalla Foreshore to provide a large, relaxing park area.
The gardens offer extensive and well shaded lawns and gardens; free barbecue and picnic facilities; a collection of kangaroos, birds, a duck pond and other wildlife; free tennis courts; playground equipment and public toilet facilities. The gardens have paved paths throughout, enabling wheelchair access.
The gardens were the site of Whyalla's first cemetery, which was moved in August 1918 to the current cemetery in Broadbent Terrace.
Ada Ryan Gardens was the first major park established in Whyalla and named after the wife of the Chairman of the then City Commission, Charles Ryan.
Attraction Opening Times
Dawn to dusk, seven days. Gardeners in attendance Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.
Children Friendly
Playground
Pet Friendly
All dogs must be registered and on a leash. No horses in the area of toilets, playground and the kiosk.
Accessibility
Access right through the gardens with paved pathways
Ada Ryan Gardens
Between Cudmore and Watson Terrace Whyalla South Australia Australia VIEW CONTACT DETAILS
Attraction Facts
* Children Friendly * Pet Friendly
Attraction Facilities
* BBQ Facilities * Bicycle Rack * Cafe * Car park * Assisted Wheelchair Access * Parking for the Disabled * Disabled Toilet Facilities * Picnic Area * Public Toilet * Shaded Area * Sheltered Area
A leafy memorial to the foresight of the early city fathers, Ada Ryan Gardens is Whyalla's most popular park located between Cudmore and Watson Terraces, and linked to the Whyalla Foreshore to provide a large, relaxing park area.
