Park 12 is bounded by North Terrace, Frome Road, Sir Edwin Smith Avenue and King William Road.
The up keep of University Oval is provided by the University of Adelaide[6] as a lease arrangement from the Adelaide City Council.
Other non contiguous areas of Park 12 include the banks of the River Torrens between Frome Road and King William Road and the Torrens Parade Ground.
The banks of the Torrens feature a variety of rowing clubs (Prince Alfred College, Adelaide University, Christian Brothers College, Adelaide High School and Torrens Rowing Club).
Commercial interests occupy Jolly's Boathouse Restaurant and the storage sheds for the Popeye pleasure launches.