Playgrounds and parks

THE CWA GARDEN

Opposite the Mt Pleasant Bakery and adjacent to the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall car park, the garden was created as a tribute to those who served in WW2.

Redesigned in the early 2000’s, and changed again in 2023/24.

There are picnic seats and tables. A popular place for visitors to stop and relax.

The Town Hall public toilets are adjacent.

THE POUND

The Pound is located at the intersection of Melrose Street and Glen Devon Road. (On the northern side of the Old Mill complex.) Originally that area was held to hold livestock. the area was restored and now also has a couple of picnic tables - but no toilet facilities.

OLD TALUNGA PARK PLAYGROUND

You will find this playground over the Rex Amber Bridge. The hall toilets are easily accessible on the hall side of the bridge.

It is situated next to the tennis / netball courts.

Sadly the only remaining apple tree (below) from the orchard that was planted over a century ago was cut down a couple of years ago. We hope that another will be planted in its place.

REFLECTION BENCH

The Mosaic Reflection Bench was created by members of the community, supported by mosaic artist Kristin Wohlers and volunteers from Recreate, and the Mt Pleasant Community Association, and auspiced by Seeds of Hope with assistance from Black Dog Ride. The bench incorporates natural images of flora and fauna from our district, and includes a rainbow, which we hope will be a reminder that we are all loved.

THE REX AMBER WALK

Rex Amber was a gentleman who contributed an enormous amount to the community. You can still see the ‘Amber Animals’ next to the playground at New Talunga Park. This is the bridge leading from the hall car park over the Torrens, to Old Talunga Park. Although built in 1919, it was named in his honour in the 1980’s. The old bridge was replaced in 2019.

(NEW) TALUNGA PARK

This playground is situated near the Caravan Park. There is a picnic area adjacent, where you will be surrounded by the ‘Amber Animals’. The wooden animals, the brainchild of Rex Amber, formerly of the Mount Pleasant Council.

The toilets are located some distance away near the caravan park at the back of Talunga Park.

The Amber Animals have recently been restored, and are very popular with children.