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Cycling
Our City has many on-road bike lanes and off-road paths for people riding a bicycle for travel or recreation. The most popular and scenic cycling paths are situated along the River Torrens Linear Park. This 35-kilometre sealed cycling and walking trail follows the path of the River Torrens - Karrawirra...
City-Wide Cycling Plan
The Council's City-Wide Cycling Plan contains strategies and prioritised actions to improve our popular cycling routes, make critical road crossings safer and increase the number of end-of trip cycling facilities.
Creating safer roads for cyclists: Norwood – Magill Bikeway
23/12/2020
Connecting Magill with the Adelaide CBD, the Norwood – Magill Bikeway improves cyclist safety, increases connectivity and builds higher levels of cycling participation as an environmentally friendly, healthy alternative to vehicle travel. Offering an alternative to cycling on Magill Road or The Parade, Beulah Road is a popular cycling route...
Cycling champion Nino Solari Commemorative Path officially opened
02/05/2022
A commemorative path honouring the achievements and legacy of cycling champion Nino Solari was unveiled by Mayor Robert Bria and Mr Solari’s family on Saturday. Nino Solari played a significant role in boosting the profile of professional cycling in South Australia. The $150,000 Commemorative Path on Osmond Terrace is part...
Beulah Road Bicycle Boulevard
...rnative to cycling on Magill Road or The Parade, Beulah Road is a popular cycling route and forms part of the Beulah Road Bicycle Boulevard. Benefits of the Beulah Road Bicycle Boulevard: a more enjoyable route for people to cycle...
Pedal Power: Locals celebrate Ride2Work Day in Norwood
...ho use our cycling infrastructure every day," says Jordan Ward, Manager, Traffic and Integrated Transport. "Hearing their experiences helps us better plan and inform our strategic priorities.” The Ride2Work Day initiative forms part of the Council’s broader commitment to supporting active transport,...
Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts
...he home of cycling in South Australia, so it is only fitting that the Council extend our hosting to both the men’s and women’s races as part of the Santos Tour Down Under. “Hosting a stage start for the women’s...
Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts
22/07/2025
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters will once again welcome the world’s elite cyclists when it hosts two stage starts as part of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under. For the first time, The Parade, Norwood will be transformed into the starting line for the Women’s Tour Down...
Sustainable Transport
There are many opportunities in vibrant, urban areas such as our City, to reduce dependence on motor travel and embrace other forms of sustainable transport. The transport sector is one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, as emissions from transport are increasing at a faster rate than...
River Torrens Linear Park Path
Stretching almost 47 kilometres from the hills to the coast, the River Torrens Linear Park is a popular spot for walking, running and cycling. The River Torrens Linear Park is one of Adelaide’s most distinctive recreation spaces. In our City, the River Torrens Linear Park extends from Felixstow Reserve to...
Parking & Traffic FAQ's
Traffic and parking frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Council regularly receives questions from the local community about traffic, road safety and parking, as well as what actions we can take and what can be enforced. To address these enquiries, we've developed a range of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that may...
Getting Here & Around
Our proximity to the Adelaide CBD, coupled with a well-designed urban environment and network of public transport, make it easy to get here and around. Get directions to where you want to go Transport options Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations There are six publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations,...
Thrills on wheels return to South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet for the Santos Tour Down Under in 2025
24/06/2024
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters has once again welcomes the exciting opportunity to be a part of the Santos Tour Down Under, with EFEX Men’s Stage 3 launching from The Parade, Norwood, on 23 January 2025. Riders will then head for the slopes of Norton Summit, then...
Sporting Facilities
The Council provides a variety of quality sporting facilities, including swimming pools, cricket pitches, football ovals and more. Sporting facilities - locations and features Please note: Council reserves are not available for hire by sporting clubs on an ongoing basis. Facility Location Features Adey Reserve Scott Street, Firle Google map...
Richmond Street Bikeway and Streetscape Upgrade
... strategic cycling network and the State Government’s Bikedirect route, providing an important link between the eastern suburbs and the Adelaide CBD for cyclists and other active transport users. Background In July 2023, the Council received a petition from the...
Walking
Our City offers plenty of green open space, well-connected pedestrian friendly streets and shared use paths for you to enjoy. The River Torrens Linear Park Trail is the ideal choice for families and those looking for a walk in a natural setting. The Trail offers you the opportunity to appreciate...
National Heart Foundation Walks
The Heart Foundation coordinates free local walking groups in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Campbelltown City Council. Join our free local walking groups! Heart Foundation Walking groups are a great way to meet new people and look after your health. Beginners are welcome and it's free....
Parks & Playgrounds
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has over 180 hectares of open space - no less than 72 parks and reserves and 29 playgrounds for you to enjoy. Many of our parks feature recreational facilities such as tennis, netball and basketball courts and playgrounds. Ideal settings for filming...
What is Sustainability
The long-term sustainability of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is dependent on a healthy environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in a productive balance, by making sure we have the resources we need to sustain other species and our...
Playground Listing
Our playgrounds provide safe and healthy outdoor environments where children of all ages can play, learn and socialise. Playgrounds are more than just play equipment and physical space - they are centres of community activities for young children, families and the wider community. Map of parks and playgrounds This map...
Sport & Recreation
Keeping fit and staying active is easy in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, with many sporting and recreational options on offer. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has several sporting and recreational facilities, including football ovals, cricket pitches, tennis courts and swimming centres. With gyms,...
Families & Young Children
There are a range of programs, facilities and services for families and children in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. The programs, facilities and services listed below are either provided by the Council or are supported by the Council.
