Adelaide National Park City is a movement to improve Greater Adelaide’s liveability through a better connection between people and nature. It extends across the northern plains, eastern hills, southern vales and out into the marine environment.

Let’s all work together to create a cooler, greener and wilder Adelaide and beyond.

Let’s create a city that is rich with nature, and a place where people take action to be better connected with the environment and each other.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi
It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.

We are working together for better:
Thriving urban spaces for nature and people
Collective decision-making, learning and local action
Air, land, freshwater and marine habitats for plants and animals
Connections between people and nature, Kaurna Yarta (Country) and community
Health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
Climate resilience
Shared stories and celebrations

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Blythe
,
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Build a global consensus of support for cities that are livable primarily because our shared, common, outdoor spaces - all of them, inclusive of streets - are uncompromisingly of the quality of national parks.
kylie
,
Allenby Gardens
Use the verge for food plants to share within the community and planting for wildlife
Anne
,
LEABROOK
Adelaide has fantastic opportunities to be a sustainable city, with increased trees and shrubs for more habitat and more shade to reduce temperature, pervious paving to allow water to reach tree roots and shallow aquifers, renewable energy options for households and transport. Expand the linear park to include the five creeks of the Torrens, increase cycle access, encourage shared transport, highlight the benefits of our unique location between the hills and the sea!
Dave
,
Kent Town
Emphasise the role for 'great' streets to be greened... and as anti global warming activists eg Rundle St Kent Town...for STREETS to be GREEN LINKS to National Parks...and encourage local councils and the community to participate as advocates for more green links.
Joanne
,
Plympton
City planning to help combat the extensive loss of habitats due to the disappearence of the suburban backyard to high density housing, small lots being completely taken up by large construction and councils penalising homeowners with high council rates for having large backyards. All build planning to also include an enviromental impact mitagation plan through including growing spaces for housing and flats as well as thought into creating accessible links for wildlife between larger wildlife corridors.

What if...

What if we restored nature wherever we can? What if everybody could lose themselves in nature without leaving the city? What if we shared more knowledge, ideas, tools and experiences to connect with nature? What if there was more space for reconciliation with Kaurna Miyurna (Kaurna People) and recognition that all living things are a part of Kaurna Yarta (Country)? What if more people grew their own food? What if there were more beautiful sights and sounds in the city? What if we thought more about those who will be living in the city seven generations from now? What if there was more celebration and spontaneity? What if we did more things to care for the people, places and nature we are interdependent with? What if we had more balance and harmony within ourselves, our city and our world? What if there was better communication and collaboration between all levels of government and community?

All signatures

Karen
,
South Brighton

We need to protect our existing parklands and support other plant and animal species around us.

Damien
,
Bellevue Heights
We need to have a common mindset around preservation and the role it plays in overall community benefit.
Janet
,
Tusmore
We need to make Adelaide climate resilient, green and attract tourists through our nature based tourism not just for ourselves but foe our future generations. How awesome would it be to be the second in the world to achieve National Park City title
Michele
,
Sellicks Beach
We must reclaim and grow our green spaces for the good of people, the planet and all who depend on it. Adelaide can be an ambassador for sustainable living and a haven for nature.
Kelly
,
O'Halloran Hill
It's a great idea. The more we can reestablish natural places and nurture them within our metropolitan areas the more resilient, sustainable and healthy our communities will be.
Michael
,
Ashford
It is important to demonstrate our shared commitment to a greener, sustainable, more liveable urban environment.
Duncan
,
Magill
To protect it's beauty, environment and heritage before it is lost to greedy developers, money of big business / organisations and the whim of politicians.
Marisa
,
Netherby
Make our beautiful city cleaner and greener for generations to come
Julia
,
Klemzig
More trees on verges Developers required to replace greenery bulldozed
Necia
,
Stonyfell
This is an important way to support and enhance the natural environment of our city - which is essential at this critical time of climate change.
Michael
,
Torrens Park

For it's own health. If it can anyway reduce the temperature in the city. The people of Adelaide deserve to live in a city with a green environment.

Rebecca
,
Happy Valley
It is so needed worldwide to take care of our land.
Bridie
,
Camden Park
Because green is beautiful! In addition, green spaces are better for the environment, fauna ecosystems, and the people working and living in our city.
Linda
,
Hallett Cove
Adelaide should continue to lead the way in demonstrating how the environment and city life can be an environmental positive by becoming Australia’s first national park city.
Margaret
,
Kent Town
It will help protect our city parklands for generations to come. Not just those living nearby but to visitors from Sa, inters and overseas. Our parklands have historical and environmental sign but also bring so much more to those that use them as a way to connect with nature and enjoy a green space to contrast with city work and living.
David
,
Coromandel Valley
Let’s keep what we have and make it even better.
Leanne
,
Adelaide
I think it is a wonderful plan for Adelaide to be actively promoted as a place where nature is part of everyone's lives. I look forward to greater Adelaide being a greener, healthier and wilder city, and a place where people take action to be better connected with the environment.
Eliza
,
Hawthorn
Nature is so important for health and wellbeing.
Lori
,
Rosslyn Park
Our contribution toward saving our planet and it's fragile ecosystems.
Sarah
,
Payneham
Despite having just been named one of the most liveable cities, Adelaide/SA faces huge rates of deforestation and the quality of the majority of land has been hugely reduced. Adelaide is situated in an area with huge heatwaves, one of the best ways to deal with this is to protect and regenerate trees and Bushland. SA has a very unique flora and fauna, and there are many beautiful animals that are hugely threatened by the way our remnant forests are treated. Adelaide needs to be a National Park City, it’s about a happier future!
Norma
,
Clapham

Adelaide is super wholesome. It's a forward-thinking city while remaining humane, life-caring and  environmentally-nurturing.

flowe
,
perth
i dont like cats
Pippa
,
Hawthorndene
It will make Adelaide a global leader by coming together to create a sustainable environment for visiting, living and working in.
Kylln
,
Edwardstown
Because it’s the smartest thing for us to do to rewild our spaces, climate change is a scary reality that needs to be addressed, and this looks like a promising solution to help combat the impending collapse of our native ecosystems.
Ben
,
Millswood
Preservation, rewilding, funding
Claire
,
Nailsworth
Limit land subdivisions in suburbs to provide sufficient yard space for trees, gardens and backyard buddies.
David
,
YANKALILLA
To help stem the rate of species extinction in southern Australia. To accelerate the growth of the ecotourism sector so that policy makers at all levels of governance- especially local government areas ie regional councils-come to accept that property development capital is not the holy grail that it has become, and which has had little accountability for the huge damage to the environment it has caused.
Pauline
,
Craigburn farm
For the well-being of its citizens, improving biodiversity of flora and fauna to help retain ecosystems, to improve aesthetics, to help protect against the rising temperatures, reduce pollution of atmosphere and waterways and to encourage more people to be active and interactive .
Bailey
,
HAWTHORNDENE
More money needs to be invested in land management and connecting our vital corridors. Hopefully the funding is used proactively, not like it is with our current NP's.
Julie-Anne
,
Hove

Connect with nature & traditional owners; support climate resilience.

Jane
,
Hallett cove
Adelaide is a beautiful city already with our squares and Bonython and Ryhill Parks. We can go better and make Adelaide and surrounds even more green, peaceful and healthy by adding to the Green by way of National Park. Even expanding the Botanical Gardens. I visit my brother in Brisbane and he lives across from the Roma St Parklands and they are absolutely beautiful. I always go there just to walk and solve 1st world problems. We can do that here.
Peter
,
Glengowrie

Its a beautiful city and should be kept that way. love living here our parks desetbe beter attention from all of us. Let's all  get behind this initiative..Go S.A. 🌲⚘🌱🌻😁👍

Georgina
,
Cheltenham
To protect and value the existing parklands and nature reserves that provide a habitat and wellbeing space to residents and visitors
Catherine
,
Peterhead
Adelaide's rivers, coasts, park and hills landscapes deserve our care and support.
Dennis
,
Morphett Vale
I’m sure this what the planning of Adelaide was and still is all about.The ranking in the most liveable cities suggests that it is the most beautiful city in Australia.
Michael
,
Aldinga
The more green spaces, the more liveable the city for humans and animals!
Brian
,
Falgstaff Hill
if it achieves this level of greenery then there should be greater levels of protection for the environment which is currently being eroded by this government with it seems anyone with money can build a project without any recourse to laws that currently supposedly protect the environment.
Thea
,
Adelaide
To focus on and improve levels of greenery to aid future generations.
Duncan
,
Stonyfell
Spending time in natural areas and green spaces has physical and mental health benefits, as well as encouraging an appreciation of the environment and its importance to us. We think the activities described above could greatly increase peoples’ time spent in green areas as well as their understanding and engagement with the natural world. A very desirable outcome would be the understanding of and attitudes towards conservation, diversity and our place in the natural world.
Abbey
,
Hallett Cove
Appreciate the importance of global warming. Making Adelaide a retreat from stresses
Richmal
,
Ethelton
We are part of nature and doing everything possible that will allow the natural environment to flourish will be good for all.
Maria
,
Blackwood
Because people benefit from nature
Julie
,
Grange
To protect the rights of wildlife and humans to natural habitats.
Scheryl Herlihy
,
Aldinga Beach
We already have beautiful parks and gardens and more still needs. to. bedone for the environment.
Jamie
,
Athelstoine
To help development and conservation work together.
vic
,
kings park
great tourist attraction great feature great for planet
Tristan
,
Mylor
Live in balance: more biodiversity, greater wellbeing, reduced stress, reduced runoff, better gut health, better mental health, greater awareness of the interconnection of all things, living from a more heart-centred and holistic place.
Duncan
,
Adelaide City
Because we have the best opportunity as a small growing city, to become a green city. If the city has more expansion, we need to reduce the pollution which it brings, but increasing as much green space, tree canopy and parklands to clean our air. Also, having more electric/solar run public transport will help clean the city air.
Tony
,
Kangarilla
Adelaide has amazing green spaces which must be maintained and improved.
Sean
,
St Peters
Change the way people think about and use their beautiful city.
Laura
,
Highbury
Nature is at the heart of our wellbeing, so it's important that we make our home as green as we can.
Sophie
,
Aldinga Beach
More focus on nature connection in our everyday routine is important.
Elizabeth
,
Parkside
It is up to us to improve our environmental impact for now and future generations. We already live in a beautiful area but let us improve on its environmental health for all of our wellbeins.
Helen
,
Willunga
Adelaide city has the wonderful parklands surrounding it which need to be preserved and protected. Let’s make Adelaide the greenest city in Australia or why not the world?
Lisa
,
Morphett Vale
We need to live in harmony with nature and stop destroying it. Becoming a National Park City will help us provide more habitat for wildlife and help us become more resilient from the inpacts of climate change.
ROBYN
,
Flagstaff Hill
We need to breathe. We need to create a micro climate that supports cooler and wetter Adelaide. Green and outdoors promotes better mental health, social connections and is so much more beautiful than the concrete jungle.
Tony
,
Kangaroo Island
The importance of nature and natural experiences in promoting wellness is well known through the "Biophilia Hypothesis". If we take care of nature it will take care of us and this initiative is an excellent starting point.
Jodie
,
Largs North
The social, health, economic and environmental benefits of green spaces are undeniable. The greener we make our city, the better it will be for all of us. Adelaide is already the 3rd most livable city in the world. As a national park city, we have the opportunity to create an exemplary model for urban living, reducing our environmental impact and re-wilding our urban spaces for all species. I love our city, let's make it a world leader!
Michelle
,
Hackham

A National Park City would be a lovely gift to future generations and a great opportunity to create outdoor education on the ecology of the areas 🐛🦋

Shaun
,
FlagstaffHill
Green space is great space.....
Graeme
,
Unley
I think every city in the world should be a National Park City. Adelaide is well suited because I think we could represent the platypus well, as an iconic and valuable attraction to Adelaide as a liveable city.
Garry
,
Old Reynella
why not! Lets leave a legacy for the future.
Elias
,
Unley Park
Being an international, arriving here in Adelaide already leaves you amazed for how green it is! Trees and wildlife everywhere, it is the perfect example of how humans and wildlife, nature coexist.
Elinor
,
Evandale
Please let’s preserve what Parklands we have left from development incursion and leave them as a green space which is safe for wildlife and gentler human pursuits. It would be great if we could also work towards reclaiming the Parklands we have lost to development over time, when opportunities arise, instead of seeing any open space as free rein for money making ventures and yet more building works.
Amelia
,
Brooklyn Park
You hear so much about deforestation, doom and gloom and how our world is getting less and less green by the minute. If we have the opportunity to make a small portion of it green and beautiful again, why wouldn’t we? It might just encourage others to do the same.
Marian
,
Seaview Downs
There is a great need to have wildlife places. It enriches people's physical and mental health. It encourages natural habitat for our unique wildlife as well as cooling down our climate. I praise God every day that I live in Adelaide. We need to save and improve what we have.
Janet
,
Hindmarsh Island
The city's unique parklands make Adelaide a wonderful place to be and are worthy of protection with careful mindful and enhanced co use for the today and into the future.
Richard
,
Oakland’s park
More bike paths that are safer and that encouraging a wide range of people to feel safer to commute. and not focused exclusively to just push bikes being more inclusive to alternative transport forms electric scooters, bikes and boards.
Suzanne
,
Seacliff
We need more trees and plants as they keep disappearing daily. Preferably native plants and trees to the area.
Luke
,
Mount Barker

We have an amazing opportunity to position ourselves as not only the renewable state but the carbon negative state.

Alaric
,
Parkside
It will increase funding for greening our city.
Carmel
,
Adelaide
Perhaps it is a way to help in healing Kaurna Country, in which case I would support.
Amanda
,
Toorak Gardens
To demonstrate the commitment of the community to nurturing the environment which makes Adelaide a wonderful place to live a whole life
Luke
,
Edwardstown

A National Park City for Adelaide will assist with reaching Greening Australia's goals for Nature in Cities that focus on People, Water, Biodiversity and Climate.

Sandy
,
St Mary's
Critically needed in these times of loss of environment, backyards & climate crisis
Helen
,
Grange

This concept fits well with making Adelaide greener and cooler. To have these ideas at the forefront of planning could only be a benefit for our community.  I love living in Adelaide.

Krishna
,
Salisbury east

Connecting to nature and most importantly having animals that add beauty to our surroundings and bring compassion and empathy within us to make our planet a better home.

Megan
,
Woodcroft

So often we are overshadowed by the bigger eastern states in international tourism promotion. When we open up again it would be a wonderful draw card for Adelaide to be a National Park City as well as the obvious benefits for us locals.

Aska
,
Felixstow
The climate is ideal to create a National Park city. People of Adelaide are connected to the environment and spend many hours of the day outside all year round. It would build greener and nutruring environment for happier, more connected inhabitants.
Morgen
,
Carey Gully
To retain what wonderful wild spaces we already have, and to encourage further development to incorporate nature. To show big business that it's profitable, and to show leaders that this is what people want.
Abe
,
Oakden
Cleanest and greenest city!
Rebecca
,
Magill
We are so lucky to live in a beautiful clean, green city like Adelaide. We need to work to preserve and improve this, not take it for granted, especially as the climate changes. We should be able to interact with nature every single day.
Tsun
,
Skye

Because if we don't, Adelaide will be facing 50 degree heat waves. The Adelaide Hills are our carbon sink, our lungs, our rain maker and they are being quarried away as we speak. Join RAWRQ on Facebook to put an end to this.

Barry
,
Felixstow
We should keep Adelaide a green city for future generations
Arthur
,
Hillcrest
By having this implemented, this will not only secure the future for our future generations but also fight climate change. In the long term, it will benefit us and nature.
Aymon
,
Renown Park
Adelaide should pursue a commitment towards, and recognition for, our wonderful local and endemic wildlife, along with the abundance of beautiful green space we are blessed to have around us. Development pressure has recently been placing greater stress, and fostering destruction of, our parkland. We must pledge to preserve nature in our city and continue to grow it, enabling ever greater access to open green and blue spaces so that wildlife and humans alike can enjoy the benefits of habitat, recreation and health bestowed by our great outdoors. Adelaide City is the historic, traditional and contemporary centre of green space zoning in Greater Adelaide. Being the first true garden city in the world, its open spaces represent a massive historical value as they illicit vivid images of the dream that was the ‘freeman's colony' – a utopian vision for the perfect society with abundant access to the benefits of nature for all. By attaining the title of 'National Park City' and status associated with it, the bettering and growth of Adelaide’s glorious parkland and nature reserves will hold greater weight. As such, we could expect and demand the rigorous bettering and conservation of these valuable places, pushing all future governments to recognise these superb assets. All in all, if we find success in this objective, then we will be one step closer to forever protecting and enshrining the principles of our city's founding in pursuit of providing equal access to the benefits of nature for all as part of the great challenge and gift of equality for all.
Nicki
,
ABERFOYLE PARK
We are already Australia's greenest city - lets take it one step further!
Philip
,
Glenelg east
To preserve the beautiful parks and nature theres too many developments killing wild life and park areas
Nicholas
,
Adelaide
We must be proactive in protecting our environment, and allowing it to flourish.
Clare
,
Teringie
I love Adelaide, I have grown up here, I choose to live here and raise my family here, but I fear for our future if we do not embrace nature and learn to live in harmony with our environment as the world warms. We have a beautiful park city that deserves to be recognised, nurtured and protected.
Dawn
,
Flagstaff Hill

We should have more environmental responsibility over our parks.

Bianca
,
Aberfoyle Park

Our city needs more push for residents to embrace nature in their streets and backyards. If it’s something Adelaidians can be proud of, they may not be as opposed. Councils and other green organisations are doing what they can but we also need to utilise the large amount of private property to help nature live it’s fullest.

Kim
,
5095
it would beneficial for our health (air quality and green space = active) and tourism.
Lauren
,
Everard Park
Adelaide is globally unique through it's garden city roots and the original vision for a city that would thrive within encircling parklands. Through the benefit of foresight, Adelaide holds a strategic position to build upon this vision and further restore natural ecosystems within our urban areas to bring back balance in the way our landscapes function. The opportunities presented by the Adelaide National Park City are vast and are imperative to a sustainable future.
Trevor
,
Crafers
We must get cracking on taking action to minimise the impacts climate change will have on the way we live.
Darren
,
Mount Barker

A green space, a calm and caring space and a place we can all come to and enjoy.

Daryl
,
Smithfield plains
Adelaide should be a national Park because we have parks and gardens mostly on the outskirts of the city. Not enough greenery and extra special places to attract more tourism or encourage people to get out and explore the city more.
Cathie
,
Henley Beach
To enhance our city green space, to show how much we value it, to keep our city cool and provide an environment for native animals and plants.
Heath
,
Adelaide
Adelaide is designed as a garden city and we should take every opportunity to protect it and enhance it.
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