Walking trail Pelzer Park / Pityarilla
| Suitable for mobility aids | Short and easy walk | City south |
What to expect in Pelzer Park / Pityarilla
| Difficulty level | Easy |
| Length | Two loops in a figure of eight. 800 metre larger loop, 200 metre small loop. |
| Walking surfaces | Bitumen and gravel |
| Mobility suitability | Suits all prams Suits walking aids Wheelchair access |
| Dogs | Suitable for dog walking |
| Path width | Approximately 2 metres at narrowest |
| Possible hazards | Leaves and sticks on paths On road traffic Uneven surfaces |
| Amenities | Shaded seating Drinking fountain Toilets Playspaces and courts Dog park |
| Parking | Free parking on Glen Osmond Road |
Large loop: Starting at the park entrance next to the public toilets, follow the path into the park and turn right onto the gravel path around the back of the tennis court heading towards the dog parks, turn right at the dog parks and join the shared use path until you reach the main entrance.
Small loop: Walk past the entrance to the playground, veer left on the gravel path and follow around the back of the play space until you re-join the shared use path. Follow the shared use path back to the park entrance.
History
Kaurna Name
Pityarilla is the Kaurna name for this park, which means ‘marshmallow root place’ in the Kaurna language. The marshmallow plant was known as ngunna and its roots, which were eaten, as pityarra.
Pelzer Name
August Pelzer was one of the great planners of the Park Lands. He was born and educated in horticulture in Germany and worked as a city Gardener from 1899–1932. Since his passing he has been described as ‘one of the leading authorities of arboriculture, floriculture and landscape gardening in Australia’.