Jessop White Park
About this space
Located opposite the Darling Terrace Gallery, this charming and accessible park is a peaceful community space that offers a range of facilities for visitors. Amenities include accessible toilets, a sheltered area equipped with BBQ facilities, and parking suitable for motorhomes and caravans.
The park is named in honour of Kay Jessop, a dedicated Girl Guide leader, and Doug White, long-time leader of the Whyalla Citizens Band. It features two restored historic buildings: the Jessop White Hall and the Whyalla Band Hall, preserving the area's rich cultural heritage.
A paved pathway lined with stately plane trees—including one relocated from Whyalla’s main street—links the Jessop White Hall to the historic BHP pay office. Also located within the park is one of the town’s earliest water catchment tanks, a relic from the early days of Whyalla's settlement.
The development of the park was a collaborative project between the Whyalla City Council and OneSteel, with paved paths and thoughtful landscaping. It was officially opened to the public on 4 July 2010.
Booking fees apply for all ceremonies and large community or commercial events. Council will be in touch to confirm any booking fees prior to approving your hire. Please refer to the Council Fees and Charges Register for more information.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
Jessop White Park, 5 Darling Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600, Australia
Opening times
Monday
24 hours
Tuesday
24 hours
Wednesday
24 hours
Thursday
24 hours
Friday
24 hours
Saturday
24 hours
Sunday
24 hours
Rules
Please ensure you have read the full “Facility Hire- Terms & Conditions” document to understand your requirements as a hirer.
A permit may be required for some events and activation. Council will be in touch to request additional documentation prior to approving your hire and issuing a permit and conditions in which your hire may proceed.
You are responsible for setting up and packing up the venue – make sure your booking time includes enough time to manage this.
Vehicles are not to be driven onsite without prior approval.
Smoking or vaping is NOT permitted in any Council owned facility, near any playgrounds, organised sporting events or at any community events being held on Council land.
Marquees and amusements devices may only be used with prior approval and must be weighted down. The breaking of ground is not permitted. No pegging in.
The use of amusements and inflatables (bouncy castles) is not permitted without prior approval from Council. Business owners and operators are required to supply their safe systems of work and public liability insurance which must meet the minimum requirements of the Safe Work SA guidelines. Refer to the Safe Work SA website for more information Inflatable amusement devices | SafeWork SA
Responsible alcohol consumption is permitted, please refer to the liquor licensing information in the Terms & Conditions. If alcohol is to be sold for consumption a liquor license is required. Please follow the link for liquor license information www.sa.gov.au
A copy of the license must be provided to Council.The use of music systems or amplified sound is only permitted with prior approval from Council.
All electrical equipment brought on site must be tested and tagged.
The hirer shall ensure that this facility is left in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the hire period. Failure to do so may result in cleaning fees being charged.
Dispose of any rubbish in the on-site bins and take any extra rubbish with you.
Any keys issued are to be returned to the Council office to avoid any late fees.
Please note that any facility you request for hire is considered a public space and exclusive use is not guaranteed.
Additional details
Free roadside parking available for vehicles big and small
Public transport bus stop within 200m - https://desstransport.com.au/whyalla-bus-timetable/