Whitmore Square

Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of six public squares in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. Located in the southwestern corner of the city grid bounded by Morphett, Sturt and Wright Streets, it is a 2.4-hectare urban park laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide. The square features open lawns, mature trees, a playground and barbecue facilities and serves as a community recreation space.

Visitors can expect a flat, open urban park with grassed areas, mature shade trees, paved paths and seating. The square contains a central roadway layout, a children's playground, barbecue and picnic areas, and public toilets. It is surrounded by residential terraces, cafes and heritage buildings. The setting is quiet compared to central Adelaide squares, suitable for walking, picnicking, relaxing and casual recreation.

Whitmore Square is one of the six squares laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 survey and plan for the City of Adelaide. It was named after William Wolryche Whitmore (1787-1858), a British politician who was involved in the South Australian Colonization Commission. The square retains its original location and function as public open space within Light's parklands and city grid design.

In 2003 the square was assigned the dual name Iparrityi as part of the Adelaide City Council's reconciliation and dual-naming project acknowledging Kaurna heritage. Iparrityi is a Kaurna name. The square is used for community events, informal recreation and as neighbourhood open space for southwestern Adelaide residents.