Parklet Program

City of Unley Parklet Program

In town centres across the globe, new community led public spaces are being established in the footprint of traditional car parks. These temporary structures, known as ‘parklets’ are able to be quickly and relatively cheaply introduced into existing streets without the need for major expense or disruption of the street. Parklets provide new pedestrian spaces for:

• People to meet and gather

• People to eat and drink

• People to sit, pause and unwind

In addition parklets provide safer streets for people as well as cyclists, influencing driver behaviour and slowing vehicle speed. The Parklet Program, which was introduced in 2014, has seen the City of Unley provide and fund two parklet structures. The structures include a compliant platform and road enclosure. Parklets can be more than a place for tables and chairs. The intent is that the activation of parklet space is driven by local traders.

Traders, groups and the community are encouraged to come forward with their creative ideas for these spaces and nominate to be a parklet host. Successful applicants become responsible for the ‘personalisation’ of a structure and will remain its guardian for a 24 month period. For more information, read the 2025/25 Parklet Program Guide. 

2025/26 Parklet Program Guide(PDF, 3MB)

Urban Activation Parklet Request(PDF, 91KB)