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Jimmy Melrose Park

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Open year round, 24/7
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S Esplanade, Glenelg South SA 5045, AustraliaMap
Phone+61 8 8229 9999
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  • Oldjack
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    Historic Pilot-Nice park

    The park is a pleasant strip of green that backs up Glenelg Beach which honors Jimmy Melrose, a pilot who at 21 completed the London to melbourne Air Race in a Puss Moth.

    Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
  • Wesley C
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    Small Park in front of Town Hall

    Jimmy Melrose Park is the small beachside park in front of the Glenelg Town Hall. The attractive Town Hall building dates to 1870s and has a large clock tower. The Town Hall houses the Visitors Center...

    Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
  • 811diannec
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    Great walking area

    A lovely place to stroll in the evening with a gelato or take a quick brisk walk to get your steps up.

    Reviewed on May 6, 2022
  • westy54
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    Small park named after Australian aviator and local resident Jimmy Melrose.

    Charles James Melrose (1913-1936) was an Australian aviator who in 1934 competed in the London to Melbourne Centenary Air Race. Melrose, aged 21 at that time, was the youngest pilot to compete, the on...

    Reviewed on Jun 6, 2021
  • CTMCtrip
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    Lovely lawned area overlooking Glenelg Beach. Great for a picnic.

    Wedged between a 2 lane bikeway, highrise buildings and a pedestrian walk, but overlooking Glenelg Beach doesn't seem an ideal location. And of course the draconian 'dry zone (no alcohol) extends to h...

    Reviewed on Jan 25, 2020
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