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Find it at: Kenton Avenue, Oaklands Park Another nice little playground for the locals, with a range of equipment outside of the normal combo of tower slide + swing. They do have some swings, which our crew got around, with a normal swing, toddler swing and dount net swing to entertain the troops. The big horizontal climbing net provided a good challenge for the older kids and the sound pipes are always fun! We loved the adjacent bike and...
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Find it at: Brooklyn Drive, Hallett Cove The Brooklyn Drive Reserve playground is open and after rigorous testing by a KiA crew, it has been given the tick of approval. Not a huge space, but a great spot for locals, this timber themed playground has enough to keep most ages entertained while you take 5 during your probably hectic schedule! There is a swing (plus a toddler swing), as well as monkey bars (to be fair they are fairly low hanging so...
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Located just off the corner of Sturt and Marion Roads and just 5 minutes from Marion shopping centre are the Warriparinga Wetlands. The wetlands are located on 3.5 hectares and are also home to the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre. The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and is open to all who want to learn about the Kaurna culture. The centre hosts an on site art gallery and a range of performances, events and...
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Nature play has to be one of the most wonderful ways to connect with your child. Not only does it give opportunities to have lots of fun, get a little bit messy and to get outdoors, but it also lets you be creative together! Here is a list of all the ways we love to play in nature! Create a mud kitchen – Grab a few bowls, spoons, jugs, saucepans – anything in the kitchen that you don’t really need and add dirt and water. Instant mud kitchen!...
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The Sturt River Linear Park Trail is approximately 5kms from South Road (Warriparinga) to Anzac Highway. Accessible for walkers, cyclists, prams and wheelchairs it’s a fantastic long straight trail for families to enjoy. (no horses allowed) The section of shared path between Oaklands Road to Finniss Street have recently been upgraded to include a pedestrian bridge connecting Bombay street to Oaklands Wetlands. What we love most about this...
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Find it at: Wongabirrie Park – Wirrabara in the mid North Located on the banks of the Rocky River (which is great for exploring or yabbying when wet) is Wongabarrie Park up at Wirrabara. Where is that? Head to Pt Pirie and sort of turn right and you are about on the mark. The playground is a fantastic facility for the locals and travellers alike, with toilets a large rotunda (great for parties) and BBQ areas aplenty. Right next to the...
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Find it at: Just off Onkaparinga Valley Road Mountain biking seem a bit too much for you and the kids? Prefer the idea of road riding but concerned about the traffic? The Amy Gillett Bikeway located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills is one of a number of dedicated safe cycling routes around the state to encourage family participation and a healthy active lifestyle. It currently stretches from Oakbank to Mount Torrens but an extension to...
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Find it at: Spring Crescent at Banksia Park What a cracking little playground, tucked away in the backstreets of Banksia Park near the Tea Tree Gully Footy Club. With a great treehouse style fort and slide combo, mixed in with swings and lots of climbing equipment for younger and older kids alike, there will be something for everyone here. No toilets sadly but we reckon there will be some at the nearby sporting clubs, however there are BBQ...
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Find it at: Jeffcot Road, North Adelaide This beautiful spot might well be Adelaide’s best toddler playground. Let us know what you think! Set amongst the parklands adjacent the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this fully fenced playground is shaded by the huge trees in the area and is just such a lovely serene place for a play. What I like about this playground Lots of parking available either on the street or in the Adelaide Aquatic Centre...
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Ever wanted to create a great playroom for your kids? Playrooms can be a valuable addition to your home, keeping kids busy and entertained and letting them have lots of imaginative fun without messing up the entire house in the process! Here are some great ideas for creating an inexpensive and fun playroom. Choose fabrics and rugs that are durable and easy to wash. A playroom looks much cosier and more comfortable with a range of different...
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Find it at: West Terrace, Adelaide Fantastic news skater fans, FINALLY, after being left skatepark-less since 2013, construction is complete and the brand new $3.8 million dollar Adelaide City Skate Park is now open to the public! Located at Narnungga Gladys Elphick Park (Park 25) or the corner of Glover Avenue and West Terrace, it’s already an incredibly popular facility with Adelaide skaters and riders. This is South Australia’s...
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Find it at: Corner of East Parkway & North Parkway, Lightsview Any parent to a toddler knows that finding the right playground to safely entertain them is no small feat. Not only do playgrounds often cater to a mix of ages but they regularly feature slides and climbing equipment that can entice little humans to bite off a little more than they can chew. For this reason, the Lightsview Toddler Playground is a hidden gem. Situated in the...
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Find it at: Brighton Road, Brighton (Highet Avenue is a side street nearby) Fully Fenced Playground! That is usually music to the the ears of a lot of people, because knowing your little tacker can run around and not actually escape is just bliss. Thankfully the newly developed Gladys Mathwin playground at the Brighton Oval sports complex is fully fenced and with a load of other must haves for parents (except toilets which weren’t readily...
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Find it at: Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) Disability advocate, writer and actor Quentin Kenihan has been memorialised with a new inclusive playground built in Rymill Park. The $1m playspace, promised by the Premier Steven Marshall to be “the very best inclusive playground in the country,” includes sensory elements, waterplay and features that encourage shared play and will be suitable for children and parents with...
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Find it at: Trimmer Parade, Westlakes Inlet Reserve Playground is a great little playground located at the top of Trimmer Parade as you come off Military Road in a beautiful spot right next to the water. The park is new and modern with a great range of equipment for both young and older kids, including this cool climbing web that caught my eye as we were driving past. Top spot for a picnic on the grass next to it which is also a good size for a...
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Find it at: Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park Folks, the future is here! Remeber the Jetson’s? The cartoon with the family from the future who flew around in flying cars and lived in houses in the sky? Well they probably played at playgrounds like this! The Dwyer Road playground at Oaklands Park is the first high tech playground in South Australia. With $750k of Federal funding, plus a bit from the Marion Council as well, this playground has come...
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Find it at: Norman Road, Aldinga Beach Ah Silver Sands. God’s country this is. One of the best spots along our coast for beautiful beaches, incredible views and serenity. Also not far from the Victory Hotel which is a fab spot for lunch. But did you know apart from all the natural wonder there is also a great little kids playground, located right on the beach front opposite the Aldinga Bay SLSC. With a nautical theme (naturally), this one...
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Find it at: Alpine Road, Seacombe Heights Opening for business (kid business that is) from the start of November 2020, this fantastic new park is tucked away in the quiet back streets of Seacombe Heights. It really has it all this one, with a junior playground and flying fox, as well as a really fun ninja course for the older kids. Don’t forget to pack the bikes, scooters and balls to use on the scooter/pump track and basketball court! We...
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Kids LOVE water play, it’s cheap, and usually pretty clean and well a bit messy but that’s ok, only water right? With hot days ahead it’s always a fun option. Here are some of our favourite activities involving good old H2O that will keep your little people both cool and entertained this summer. An old baby bath, a clam pool and a hose with a changeable pressure and water distribution nozzle are some of the things we find...
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Find it at: The Parade & West Terrace, Kensington Gardens Hidden away in the inner Eastern suburbs is this the awesome Burnside Adventure Playground. Despite being a multi-award winning park and just off The Parade, I’ve been surprised to find how many locals don’t even know about this place with things to do for families of all ages and interests! It s a firm fave for us and our two boys under 5, plus our friends with toddlers...
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High budget,high quality skatepark with bowl. Accessible for all ages. No tables but space on the grass for picnics.Callum age 10 says he likes this park “because there was a lot of space and a bowl. It can be suitable for all ages. I liked the good layout of obstacles. It wasn’t too steep so I learnt how to drop in and pop out of the bowl”. No toilets. Find it at 114 Langhorne Creek Rd, Strathalbyn [wpgmza id=”138″...
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Smaller budget community skate park, some interesting features enjoyed by my younger boys on BMX and scooter but the transitions on the northern wallride feature weren’t great. Roll in, quarter pipe, little button mushroom and raised box were interesting. Situated around a well manicured football oval. Playground adjacent with climbing equipment, a small flying fox, swings, picnic table & clean toilets. Fairly quiet. Find it at 38 Bagster...
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Unley Bowls. Previous site of the “World Famous in Adelaide” Unley Vert Ramp which the Legend, Tony Hawk once skated. Today two large semi modern bowls are in place. They feature big walls and smooth transitions. The roll in is smooth and accessible to school aged kids. Parking is unfortunately a few hundred metres away adjacent the oval. They are also beautifully shaded by the gum trees but are also a victim to all of their dropped...
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High budget professionally finished skate park suitable for riders with advanced skill level. Large half pipe/capsules, spine transfers & bowl. Great transitions and accessible roll in entry for intermediate riders. Interesting skate plaza adjacent for street skaters and flatland tricks. Fantastic playground is right here too. Find it at [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″ marker=”432″...
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Skate park very accessible to family’s & young children, Modern design with great variation and suitable for progression. Great grassy environs surrounding suitable for picnics and relaxing. Basketball and tennis courts adjacent with large playground adjacent. Walking paths, gardens, BBQ & Toilets on site. Coffee van every Saturday and Sunday Find it at Clonlea Park, Murray Rd Willaston [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″...
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HUGE!!! Expansive skatepark large banks suitable for all abilities. Mid size step down gap and stairs. Would accommodate plenty of riders on a busy day. When we were there it was very quiet and the kids loved making the most of the space. Toilets and plenty of shade when you need a break. Find it at 181 Days Rd, Regency Park [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″ marker=”877″...
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Very smooth and great transitions and features. Suitable for all ages. Very exciting layout. Cool jumps. Find it at 537-539 Victoria Rd, Osborne [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″ marker=”878″ zoom=”16″]
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When you have older kids, it can sometimes be harder to find playgrounds that give them enough of a challenge to stay enthusiastic enough to not be annoying…..thankfully Taperoo Playground is a winner! A beautiful spot, with fabulous manicured grass to make any dad jealous and is perfect for picnics. There is a small tramp built into the ground which is always fun for a bounce or two. What we loved the most was the huge climbing equipment...
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Find it at: Mitchell Street, Millswood Wow what a fabulous toddler playground this spot is. It is fully fenced, with sensational shade from both the shade sails and the beautiful big trees (probably gum trees…all big trees are gum trees right?). With lots of lovely toddler orientated equipment, a little bike/scooter track around the perimeter and lots of seating, I can’t remember feeling so relaxed at a playground! It really was...
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Halloween – you either love it or loathe it! But there’s no denying it’s growing in popularity every year in Australia. With so much marketing in the shops these days Mr 4 has been so inquisitive about what it is, but mainly how he to can get candy (thanks YouTube). So I decided this would be the year we go all out with Halloween celebrations and no better way to get in the spirit than with some pumpkin carving! Firstly, a few...
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