Levi Park upgrade
Western end – corner of Lansdowne Terrace and Vale Street
A table tennis table, picnic area, barbecue and new fenced enclosure are now available to the community as part of a completed upgrade at the western end of Levi Park.
Nestled at the corner of Vale Street and Lansdowne Terrace in Vale Park, this once vacant, dry section of Levi Oval is now a vibrant and engaging green space for our community to relax in and gather with family and friends.
The Levi Park upgrade – which started in June 2021 and was completed on 4 August 2021 – includes irrigated turf, mature almond trees and ground covers.
The Town of Walkerville project team created the vision and assisted in the completion of this unique project.
Council’s contractor LCS Landscapes made the vision for the site a reality with their experience and high quality delivery.
Council is pleased with the development of this little pocket gem as it adds to the Township's open space network and provides a place for community gatherings.
The Three Ducks
The story of “The Three Ducks” has been stamped in time to pay tribute to the Township’s history.
As part of the Levi Park upgrade, duck feet can be found throughout the reserve in remembrance of the daughters of Philip Levi, who was an early settler and pastoralist of South Australia.
In 1853, Levi purchased Vale House and the surrounding land, which his family occupied for 97 years. In their youth, Levi’s daughters would often be seen following their mother in single file as they walked around the local streets, which earned them the nickname of “The Three Ducks”.
Council’s Group Leader Landscape Design & Beautification Services created unique duck imprints in the concreted areas of the park. The duck stamp was welded together by a Council Civil and Urban Services team member.
This work adds a unique layer to the project, which highlights our local history and ties the site together with Vale House and the Levi Caravan Park.