CHURCH STREET RESERVE

Public BBQ

Church Street Reserve sits quietly along the Torrens Linear Trail like a well-kept secret that locals are reluctant to share. The moment you arrive, the gentle chatter of sulphur-crested cockatoos in the towering gums announces you've found something special. This isn't your typical suburban park - it's a pocket of genuine tranquility where the Torrens River meanders below rolling slopes that seem purpose-built for children's adventures and enthusiastic dogs. The electric barbecues and picnic tables are positioned with the sort of thoughtful planning that suggests someone actually uses this place regularly. What strikes you most is how remarkably clean everything remains - a testament to both community pride and council maintenance. Even during Adelaide's punishing summer months, the grass maintains its verdant defiance against the heat, creating an oasis that feels almost impossibly lush for South Australia.

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Address
Church St, Marden SA 5070, Australia
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Address
Church St, Marden SA 5070, Australia
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Nearby Features
  Playground
  Picnic tables
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Generally No! The BBQs are first come, first serve. However, if you plan on having a larger event then please check with Norwood Payneham and St Peters council.

Come prepared with the right essentials, and you'll enjoy a fun day of barbecuing in CHURCH STREET RESERVE. For more information, check out our What to Bring to a Public BBQ guide.

Aussie public BBQs are simple to use. Majority of sites listed on this website are gas or electric BBQs. Simply press the button and it will turn on for a set amount of time (10-20 minutes).

We do also list wood fired BBQs on this site, so check the above descriptions and photos to be prepared.

Check out our How To Use Public BBQ Guide for further information.

Did you turn it on properly? Check out our How to Use Public BBQ guide.

If you are convinced that the BBQ has issues, then contact Norwood Payneham and St Peters council and let them know it's faulty.

You should first check with Norwood Payneham and St Peters council about the rules and restrictions.

Generally, it is permissible to utilize your own gas BBQ, provided it remains under continuous supervision. However, the usage of Charcoal BBQ's is typically restricted, with the exception of parks equipped with designated charcoal disposal bins.

Check out our guide on Portable BBQs in Aussie Parks and Beaches for more information.