If your kids love a playground with a bit of a story to it, put this little bee-themed gem on your list! 🐝 Stanley Street Reserve has been cleverly designed around the world of native bees, with a giant hive-inspired climbing structure, bee sculptures, a pretend honey...
Find it at: The Parade & West Terrace, Kensington Gardens Big things are happening at Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve (also known as the Burnside Adventure Playground), where a brand-new adventure playground is taking shape! After more than 20 years...
Incredible views, loads of space for the kids to run wild and cocktails you'll tell your friends about. Sunny Hill Distillery might not be the first place you think of for a family outing, but trust us, this one deserves a spot on your Yorke Peninsula itinerary. The...
There’s something pretty special about a playground with a giant old flour mill as its backdrop! Harts Mill is tucked right beside the Port River in the heart of Port Adelaide, and the setting alone makes it worth a visit. But the playground is what really keeps the...
Well isn't this one totally worth the drive out north! The 2024 built playground, Freedom Park, within the Liberty at Two Wells development, is the latest milestone in a $1.2 billion residential precinct way out north. We absolutely loved it when we took the drive to...
Thorndon Park playground has been voted Australia's Best Playground (Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects award for best play space 2023) Find it at: Hamilton Terrace, ParadiseGood for: All ages, especially kids who love imaginative and active...
For those who grew up in Adelaide, you'd probably have been out St Kilda Adventure Playground when you were a kid, but have you been back since 2015? Find it at: St Kilda Road, St KildaGood for: All ages, from toddlers to teenagersBest for: Giant slides, flying foxes,...
The upgrade at Wigley Reserve playground at Glenelg is an outstanding attraction for an already pretty awesome area. Find it at: Wigley Reserve, GlenelgGood for: All ages, especially kids who love climbing and adventureBest for: Giant climbing structure, twisty tube...
Calling all Mini Ninjas. Heywood Park Playground in Unley is the place to be. In addition to the 2 separate play areas this play space has awesome Mini Ninja course designed for ages 10 - 14. Find it at: Addiscombe Place, Unley ParkGood for: All ages, with separate...
The Glenelg Foreshore Playground is SO good and we have absolutely loved visiting (along with most of Adelaide!) since it opened in 2020. With the seasonal addition of the Giant Wheel, from about October to April, it makes for a brilliant day out! Find it at: Moseley...
Based around the existing trees in the Blackwood Park Estate the Blackwood Park Treetops Playground is an adventure haven. As soon as you arrive you see this amazing tall red climbing structure nestled among the trees. As we got closer I was nervous for the kids...
The $1.5m Edinburgh Reserve Playground inclusive playspace for all ages and abilities was completed in 2023, and it is fantastic! Find it at: 15–23 Edinburgh Road, ModburyGood for: All ages and abilities, with inclusive play throughoutBest for: Nature play, water...
The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade was completed in 2023 and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There's some great equipment for older...
Located in the Vista Seaford Heights development, this 2024 built playground is a spectacular addition for new families in the area. Find it at: Killarney Street, Seaford HeightsGood for: Older kids and adventurous little onesBest for: Climbing, giant tube slide,...
Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is one of those playgrounds that just ticks every box when it comes to finding somewhere kids and parents alike will love. It's a wonderful, open play space and you can definitely tell that a lot of thought and community...
Find it at: St Andrews Way, Andrews Farm If you’re always on the hunt for a new playground to explore with the kids, put St Andrews Reserve in Andrews Farm on your list! Opened in September 2026, this is a pretty impressive addition to Adelaide’s northern suburbs,...
Camping near Adelaide: top spots for a holiday Camping is such a great family experience. You don't have to be a Leyland Brother loaded up with expensive equipment to do it either. You don't need a 4WD, you don't need a lot of money, you don't need a lot of time you...
Find it at: Scarborough Terrace, Dover Gardens If you're searching for a playground that really does have something for everyone, Patritti Reserve in Dover Gardens should be on your list. Upgraded in mid 2026 this spacious community reserve combines an impressive...
Find it at: Withers Circuit, Evanston Park Looking for one of the best playgrounds in Evanston Park? Withers Circuit Playground is a popular destination for local families and visitors exploring the Gawler region. With a fun farm-inspired design, a variety of play...
Mount Barker Summit Find it at: Mount Barker Summit Road, Mount Barker Did you know Mount Barker had an actual Mountain.....that you can climb? Mount Barker Summit rises 513m above sea level and the summit is easily reached by a range of hiking trails. The Mount...
Adelaide is home to some amazing playgrounds, but sometimes, your kids may have a really intense love for a very specific theme. Most kids do at some point, whether it be dinosaurs, pirates, trains or just wanting to run around and get so damn dirty that you think you...
Find it at: Esplanade Semaphore The Semaphore Foreshore North Playground located next to the Palais Hotel, has just been upgraded and opened mid 2026. A playground where inclusivity, imagination, exploration and accessibility come together by the beach. At the heart...
Find it at: Beasley Avenue, Gawler (Parking on Chignell Circuit) Opened in August 2024, Reid Reserve is a nature themed playground nestled in the beautiful reserve up north in Gawler. Reid Reserve caters to all age groups, offering an array of features including; a...
If you’re heading into the Adelaide Hills and need somewhere to let the kids stretch their legs, this is a lovely little stop. Bridgewater Lions Playground sits beside Cox Creek, surrounded by big trees, rocks and grassy hills, so it feels much more like a Hills...
We think Bazinga is definitely up there as one of the best options for indoor play in Adelaide, and they've just opened another venue, this one in the Barossa. Bazinga is SO MUCH more than a trading card shop, read on to find out why. For the Bazinga Arcade and store,...
Find it at: Seventh Avenue, St Morris Playground Official Opening: Join the family fun this Sunday 8th February 11am-1pm for families to drop in and explore the new space, enjoy ice-cream, coffee and entertainment. The long-awaited redevelopment of St Morris Reserve...
The South Australian Government School Sports Voucher program was expanded again in 2026 to include 2 x $100 vouchers per child, per calendar year to cover the costs for sport, active recreation and music fees. The vouchers are available to children living in South...
Ahhh mini golf, miniature golf, putt-putt, mini putt, 'the place where dad gets angry and over-competitive'. Known by many names and enjoyed by all (except parents of 6 year olds who think they are playing hockey and belts balls at a million miles an hour all over the...
Find it at: Eliza Place, Panorama The 2025 upgrade to CC Hood Reserve Playground in Panorama has seen it become a standout community destination in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Part of a wider redevelopment of the reserve, the new playground brings an exciting mix of...
One of the KiA team, Tim, is a huge movie buff so we often put him on the job and he reviews many of the kid friendly movies as they come out. Sometimes the team also throw a review in here. It's usually the family friendly stuff, but on occasion something for a date...
