In early 1837, William Light proposed to the Resident Commissioner James Hurtle Fisher that the figure-eight of open space, which Light later referred to as 'Adelaide Park', be reserved as 'Park grounds'.
Pada awal 1837, William Light mengusulkan kepada Komisaris Residen James Hurtle Fisher bahwa ruang terbuka berbentuk angka delapan bernama Adelaide Park ditetapkan sebagai kawasan taman.