Hurtle Square

Hurtle Square / Tangkaira is one of six historic squares in central Adelaide, South Australia, laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for the city. Located in the southeast of the Adelaide CBD between Pulteney Street and Hutt Street, the 1.6-hectare public park features open lawns, mature trees, a playground and barbecue facilities. Named after James Hurtle, it retains its original square form and serves as a community recreation space.

Visitors can expect an open, flat urban park in the Adelaide city centre with grassed areas, mature shade trees, paved pathways and garden beds. The square contains a children's playground, barbecue and picnic areas with seating, public toilets and open space for walking, jogging and dog walking. It is surrounded by residential terraces, cafes on Hutt Street and city streets, offering a quiet green space within the CBD for relaxation and casual recreation.

Laid out in 1837 as part of Colonel William Light's plan for the City of Adelaide, Hurtle Square is one of six squares that define the city centre layout. Named after James Hurtle, it has retained its original square boundaries and function as public open space since the establishment of Adelaide, reflecting early colonial town planning.

The square is dual-named Tangkaira in recognition of the Kaurna people, the Traditional Owners of the Adelaide Plains. It serves as a community gathering and recreation space for city residents and visitors, contributing to Adelaide's Park Lands and squares cultural landscape.