| Type: | street |
| Urban: | yes |
| Road Name: | War Memorial Drive |
| State: | South Australia |
| City: | Adelaide city centre |
| Coordinates A: | -34.9091°N 138.6115°W |
| Coordinates B: | -34.9031°N 138.5844°W |
| Direction A: | East |
| Direction B: | West |
| Lga: | City of Adelaide |
| Use Lga Map: | yes |
| Alternative Location Map: | Australia South Australia City of Adelaide |
War Memorial Drive is a connecting road in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It starts from Bundeys Road near Princess Highway, runs in a western direction following the River Torrens, past the Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide University, Adelaide Oval and past Bonython Park into North Adelaide.[1] Along the road, there are numerous statues of significant Australians and war heroes. The drive was dedicated and named after the heroes and victims of World War I.[2] [3]
The first section of the road, between Frome Road and Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, was opened in 1919.[4] It was built by returned soldiers, with funding from Adelaide City Council, the Federal Government, and a donation from Lord Mayor Charles Glover. The second stage of the road, from King William Road to Montefiore Road was constructed in 1920.[5]