Two of Morphett Vale’s most popular parks will be upgraded to include ‘exciting’ new elements

Two of Morphett Vale’s most popular parks will be overhauled in a $400,000 revamp that will remove a playground from one – and build it at another.

Emu Park how it appears now, in the bottom left, while Timothy Reserve is in the other three images. Picture: Supplied

A new playground and multi-use sports court is coming to a Morphett Vale park, while another one nearby will lose its equipment in a $400,000 upgrade.

Timothy Reserve’s playground equipment and courts will be taken down, while nearby Emu Park, just 300m away, is set for a major overhaul.

The Reserve will be redesigned as a resting spot for those travelling through on the Coast to Vines and Christie Creek Linear Park trails

Emu Park will be upgraded to include new playground equipment and “other exciting elements”.

A draft concept plan for the $250k Emu Park upgrade has been developed and includes new playground equipment including a slide and nest swing, a multi-use court for basketball, netball and four square, a new shelter and picnic setting, and emu-themed features.

The new Emu Park upgrade will feature new playground equipment, a multi-use court, a new shelter and picnic setting, and emu-themed features. Picture: Supplied

The $140,000 Timothy Reserve upgrade will include new sitting logs and boulders, however the playground equipment and courts will be removed with the area being designed as a resting spot for travellers.

A spokesman for the City of Onkaparinga said construction for both parks will begin in 2025.

“Subject to prioritisation and the approval of funding through the annual budget process, the upgrade of both reserves is expected to be undertaken during the 2025–26 financial year,” they said.

A construction program will be confirmed with the successful tenderer and advanced notice will be provided to the community closer to the anticipated construction date.

The City of Onkaparinga have confirmed that no road closures are scheduled to take place.

“No road closures are anticipated, however areas within the reserve will be closed and not available to the public during construction,” a spokesman said.

“Wherever possible the remainder of the reserve areas will be accessible to the public.”

Community consultation is open until February 19.