A combined recreational and stormwater recycling facility being developed by the Whyalla Council, it is based on the remaining 24.8 hectares of the original aerodrome, which operated on this site until 1951.

The final development will include almost 10 hectares of artificial lakes fed by a combination of underground seepage and stormwater runoff. Water from the lakes is recycled to irrigate trees, lawns and parklands.

The Whyalla Norrie Rotary Club has been heavily involved in working with the City Council to develop many of the existing facilities.

A viewing and parking area with a BBQ, shelter, picnic benches, lawn and special landscaping has been established. In keeping with the innovative theme of the Wetlands, there are environmentally friendly hybrid toilets (which are virtually waterless). The toilet area also includes baby change facilities and disabled access wheelchair ramps all the way to the toilets.

Other facilities include extensive pedestrian paths around all lakes, park benches strategically located along the paths and a gazebo atop the central hill. Two disabled access ramps have been constructed from the car park and the BBQ shelter, giving access to paths around the lakes.

Already, birdlife not usually seen in Whyalla is being attracted. Sightings have included reed warbler, native hen, various species of duck, herons, cormorants, ibis, pelicans, red necked avocet and ravens - to name a few. Small native fish (hardyheads from the Flinders Ranges) have been introduced to establish a balanced ecosystem.

The Wetlands Walk is part of Whyalla Heritage Trailways, and as such interpretive signs are interspersed throughout the wetlands providing information about the city's water management initiatives, the Whyalla Strategic Bicycle Plan and a wealth of historical information.