A large pool of brown water at the kerb on the corner of Birks St and Myra St, Parkside, with leaves floating in it.

Parkside, SA · Est. c. 2022

Welcome to
Birks Creek

Adelaide's newest waterway.
Source: a building site.

Flowing 4+ years · — days on camera

Visitor Centre opening soon · Gift Shop

Community meeting · Mon 9 Nov ↓
Looking along the gutter at the Birks St corner: a pool of water with leaves and debris reflects the trees, against a freshly paved road.

Scenic lookout

Admire the reflections, the drifting leaves and the gentle shimmer of groundwater on fresh asphalt. Photographed 19 February 2024. Still flowing today.

Upcoming event at Lake Myra

Community meeting with Unley Council

A chance for Birks and Myra Street residents to show Council the source, extent and ongoing impact of the groundwater released down our street, and to work towards a practical, long-term solution. The Council Assets Manager and both Parkside Ward Councillors will attend.

When
Monday 9 November 2026
5:00–6:00pm
Where
Corner of Birks & Myra Streets, Parkside
(on the shores of Lake Myra, you can't miss it)

Add to calendar Download handout (PDF) birkscreek@gmail.com

The one-page handout explains why Council's own policy (clause 6.8) matters here, and lists questions to ask on the day. Print a copy and bring it along.

Can't make it?

Send your observations and photos to birkscreek@gmail.com, or contact the Parkside Ward Councillors directly:

Visitor Centre · Gift Shop

Take a piece of the creek home

Our official range is coming soon. Until then, browse and dream. Not real merchandise. Nothing here is for sale.