University Oval, Adelaide
University Oval
University Oval comprises University Oval No 1 (capacity 100,000) and No 2 and a variety of soccer and general use fields. The up keep of University Oval is provided by the University of Adelaide as a lease arrangement from the Adelaide City Council. The lease is for:
- 3 x playing fields
- 6 x synthetic practice cricket pitches
- 3 x turf practice cricket pitches
- 3 x tennis courts
- Soccer/ Lacrosse
- Softball/ Tennis
- Cricket/ Touch football
- Australian rules football
University oval number one is the home of the Adelaide University Football Club and the Adelaide University Cricket Club.
Torrens River
Other non contiguous areas of Park 12 include the banks of the River Torrens between Frome Road and King William Road and the Torrens Parade Ground. The banks of the Torrens feature a variety of rowing clubs (Prince Alfred College, Adelaide University, Christian Brothers College, Adelaide High School and Torrens Rowing Club). Commercial interests occupy Jolly's Boathouse Restaurant and the storage sheds for the Popeye pleasure launches.