Park 10 facts for kids

Park 10, also known as Bullrush Park and Warnpangga, is a large green space in Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the famous Adelaide Park Lands, which are like a green belt around the city. Park 10 is special because many people still call it by its number. It is surrounded by streets like McKinnon Parade and Frome Road. This park is a very popular spot for sports, especially for clubs from the University of Adelaide.

Sports and Activities

Park 10 is a busy hub for many different sports. Several University of Adelaide sports clubs use its fields and courts regularly.

Official Sports Clubs

• The Adelaide University Cricket Club plays on the Park 10 Oval.
• The Adelaide University Football Club also uses the Park 10 Oval.
• The Adelaide University Lacrosse Club has its own Park 10 Lacrosse Field.
• The Adelaide University Lawn Tennis Club plays on the Park 10 Tennis Courts.
• Running groups like Team Tempo and Team Daly train here.

Other Sports Groups

• The Adelaide University Frisbee Club uses the area behind the football posts.
• The Adelaide University Soccer Club plays on the Park 10 Reserve Soccer field. This field is also used for lacrosse training.
• The Adelaide University Athletics Club trains in the space between the lacrosse field and the main oval.

The Uni Loop

The Uni Loop is a very popular running track that goes all the way around Park 10. It is 2.2 kilometres long, which is about 1.4 miles. Many runners and walkers enjoy using this track for exercise.

Ultramarathon Events

The Uni Loop is famous for hosting long-distance running races called ultramarathons.

• Since 2009, a 6-hour ultramarathon has been held here every year.
• A 12-hour ultramarathon started in 2010.
• Since 2011, the park has also hosted a challenging 24-hour ultramarathon.

Park 10 Grandstand

The Park 10 Grandstand is a building at the park. It was updated and improved by the University of Adelaide in the early 2000s. Grandstands are often used by spectators to watch sports games.

Rugby at Park 10

In 2007, something unusual happened at Park 10. The Adelaide University Rugby Club usually plays at a different location. However, due to very dry weather, their usual fields were closed. For a short time in May and June 2007, the rugby club played at the Graduate's Oval in Park 10. This was the first time rugby had been played on these university sports grounds in the city since the 1980s.