Caratoola Recreation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caratoola Recreation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Caratoola Recreation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Haslam |
| Established | 24 April 1969 |
| Area | 54 hectares (130 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Caratoola Recreation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's a place where people can enjoy nature and outdoor activities. This park is located near a small town called Haslam, about half a kilometer north of it. It's also about 35 kilometers north of Streaky Bay.
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What is Caratoola Recreation Park?
Caratoola Recreation Park is a protected area that covers about 54 hectares. This is like the size of about 100 football fields! It's managed by the Department for Environment and Water.
Where is it Located?
The park is located in a part of Haslam known as section 53. It has roads on two of its sides. The Haslam Highway runs along its eastern border. Watkinson Road is along its southern border. In 1980, the park was described as having "Mallee tea tree associations on coast." This means it had many small trees and shrubs typical of coastal areas.
A Look at its History
The land for Caratoola Recreation Park was first protected on April 24, 1969. Back then, it was called the Caratoola National Parks Reserve. It was created under a law called the National Parks Act 1966.
A few years later, on April 27, 1972, the park's name changed. It was re-proclaimed under a new law, the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. This is when it officially became the Caratoola Recreation Park.
In 2012, Caratoola Recreation Park was considered for a change. It was one of several recreation parks that might become a conservation park. Conservation parks are usually focused more on protecting nature.
What Kind of Park is it?
Caratoola Recreation Park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. The IUCN Category III means it's mainly for protecting specific natural features. It's also a place where people can visit and enjoy the unique natural environment.
