Cobbler Creek

A LOCAL VOICE

Visit memory lane with local Salisbury resident Anne Lavender.

Anne and her late husband Terry arrived in South Australia in 1969 and bought a house in Salisbury East. At the time there were vast open spaces for walking – no The Grove Way, McIntyre Road only went from Main North Road to Bridge Road and Bridge Road ended at Smith Road. The Cobbler Creek Recreation Park was purchased by the state government and classified for open space use. Future proposals for the land included a zoo and a golf course but these did not eventuate. In 1987 the Delfin Property Trust wanted the land for housing which activated locals to campaign to protect the open space status of the land. In 1989, the then Deputy Premier of South Australia, the Honourable Dr Don Hopgood A0 whose portfolio included ministerial responsibility for environment and planning, declared the land as a recreation park. This action secured it as open space land for future generations to enjoy. Today the space is activated with cycling and walking trails and a large playground. With parking, a barbecue area, water stations and toilets, Cobbler Creek is a great place to visit for the entire community.

Above: Terry Lavender Right: One of the Walking Trail Publications authored by Terry Anne Lavender

Through their mutual love of walking, Terry and Anne were also involved in the development of the Lavender Federation Trail. This trail was named in honour of Terry who is recognised as the ‘architect’ of the trail. One of Anne’s many valuable contributions to the local area was as a City of Salisbury Councillor (1987-1989). For information on the Friends of Cobbler Creek Recreation Park visit: https://friendsofparkssa.

org.au/members/members-directory/friends-ofcobbler-creek-recreation-park

For information on hikes visit: bit.ly/3vgepMa