Thorndon Park is a large public park located in Paradise bounded by residential development, landscaped buffers, Gorge Road and Hamilton Terrace.
The park is owned by the State Government and is under the care, control and management of Campbelltown City Council (SA). Thorndon Park features a large, shaded junior/toddler playground, a liberty disabled swing, multiple barbeques and picnic settings, a rotunda and large sheltered pavilion. Walking trails take you throughout this picturesque location and past unique attractions like the lake a
10/03/2026
Grab a blanket and some chairs and cosy up under the stars for a free screening of IF (PG) at Thorndon Park this Saturday 14 March 2026!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 6:30 pm, with a screening of IF (PG) commencing at sundown (approx 7:45 pm).
Find out more at www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/mitp
08/03/2026
Come along to the Rotary Club of Campbelltown's 6th annual classic car show, 'Classics on the Park' at Thorndon Park.
📅 Sunday 15 March 2026
🕘 10 am to 2 pm
📌 Thorndon Park
🎫 Gold coin donation
The show is an extremely popular event for families, classic car owners, enthusiasts and the general public.
There will be food and drink for purchase and a raffle.
Public entry to the show is by gold coin donation, with proceeds to benefit the local Country Fire Service.
22/01/2026
🦆Waddle along to Thorndon Park to witness Adelaide's fastest rubber duckies duke it out in a ducktacular race for the ages, in support of local community causes!
Will you be a lucky duck? Purchase a duck or two and watch it sail downstream for your chance to win great prizes!
📅 Sunday 1 February 2026, 1 pm – 4 pm
📌 Thorndon Park
🎫 Tickets available for purchase via www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/duck-race
Join the Rotary Club of Morialta for a family-friendly carnival atmosphere, with food available for purchase and giveaways throughout the day.
Find out more and purchase your tickets at www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/duck-race.
11/12/2025
🎅 Santa Claus is coming to Campbelltown! 🎶
Just one more sleep until the Campbelltown Christmas Carols and Movie! Join us for a festive evening of entertainment, including market and food stalls, children’s activities, carols, a visit from Santa and a screening of Home Alone 2 (PG) at sundown.
📅 Saturday 13 December 2025 from 6 pm
📍 Thorndon Park
Visit www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/carols to find out more.
See you there! ✨
07/12/2025
🎅 Join us for a festive evening of entertainment at the Campbelltown Christmas Carols and Movie!
Enjoy market and food stalls, children’s activities, carols, a visit from Santa and a screening of Home Alone 2 (PG) at sundown.
📅 Saturday 13 December 2025 from 6 pm
📍 Thorndon Park
Visit www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/carols to find out more.
04/12/2025
The Campbelltown Moonlight Markets are on tonight!
Join us at Thorndon Park between 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm for some Christmas shopping, a bite to eat, free entertainment and a special visit from Santa! 🎅
While you’re there, explore the incredible flavours of the Campbelltown Food Trail, featuring:
🔥 Asador al Grill
🍓 Very Berry
🍕 Lamialunapizza
🥞 Pass The Dutchie - Dutch Pancakes
🥪 S's Deli… and many more to discover!
Visit www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/markets to find out more.
A big thank you to our Market sponsors Paradise Mazda, Integrated Waste Services - IWS, Altaira Allied Health and who help make these Markets possible.
See you there! 🌙✨
🎅✨ BREAKING NEWS! ✨🎅
Something was spotted flying over Thorndon Park!
We’re asking local kids to help us identify who the mystery visitor in the footage is.
Join us at Thorndon Park on Saturday 13 December from 6 pm, for carols, market stalls, children's activities, and a visit from the unidentified visitor 🎅‼️, and a screening of the Home Alone 2 movie at sunset.
🎄 Visit www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/carols for details.
23/11/2025
🅿️ Thorndon Park car park access 🅿️
This Wednesday 26 November, works will be undertaken on the boom gates at the Thorndon Park car park entrance.
The car park will remain open for visitors, however vehicles entering and exiting the car park will share the same access point.
Please drive carefully and follow the directions of contractors on site.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these improvements.
21/11/2025
🗨️ Don't miss your chance to have your say on the development of the Draft Thorndon Park Master Plan.
Thorndon Park is Campbelltown City Council (SA)'s principal park, as well as the most accessible and inclusive park in our City. Featuring the historic reservoir and an all-inclusive play space, the park is a major attraction for all ages and abilities.
With several projects completed in recent years, Staff are now developing a revised Draft Thorndon Park Master Plan and we want to hear your ideas.
Visit connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au to find out more and have your say.
Consultation closes 4 pm, Monday 24 November 2025.