This is used daily by residents to walk their dogs; and ducks to receive free food.

The proposed service station is currently a source of controversy, with some local residents creating a petition against the development and others supporting it.

Heathfield is a mix of country living, while still being only 15 minutes from the Adelaide City centre.

Until 1987, Heathfield was served by State Transport Authority Bridgewater railway line commuter passenger train services.

Heathfield High School is situated in the Adelaide Hills and has a special focus on volleyball.