Looking for fully fenced playgrounds in Adelaide? Whether you’re chasing peace of mind with a busy toddler or want a safe space for kids to run free, we’ve rounded up the best fully fenced playgrounds in Adelaide and surrounding areas. From small local parks to large destination playgrounds, these spots offer secure, fun, and family-friendly experiences across South Australia.
Glover North Helicopter Park North Adelaide
Find it at: Lefevre Street, North Adelaide Better known as Helicopter Park to many, Glover North Playground is located on Lefevre Terrace in North Adelaide. With a large helicopter as its centrepiece, smaller kids can slide out of the chopper’s belly as one of the…
Jenny Mathews Playground Robe
Find it at: Robe Street, Robe Besides the fact that this playground has lots to do for the kids, after an upgrade in 2025 the a BIGGEST BONUS of this Robe playground is that it’s situated right behind Mahalia coffee factory coffee shop. Come for breakfast, lunch or…
Karkunga Reserve
Find it at: Everard Avenue, Keswick This fab little playground had several upgrades through 2024 and 2025. This place is a fantastic local facility, with a shaded modern playground full of unique climbing areas for the kids to explore. The whole playground is shaded…
Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge
Find it at: Charles Sturt Drive, Murray Bridge Sturt Reserve is a fantastic facility and well worth a visit when you next head up the freeway! Located on the foreshore of the Murray, it can get a tad (very) windy at times but if you time it right, you won’t find a…
Kapunda Lions Park
Find it at: 23-27 Hill St, Kapunda What a gem of a regional playground this one is! Fully fenced and spacious, with plenty of natural and artificial shade, plus one of the best trains (full sized we might add) we have seen in quite some time. Leo is an old steam…
Crozier Reserve Daw Park
Find it at: Crozier Avenue, Daw Park If your toddler loves a train, this suburban playground in Daw Park is going to be right up their alley. This fully fenced space, shaded by the mature trees, is lacking in a heap of equipment but makes up for it with great…
Wattle Street Reserve Hove
Find it at: Wattle Street, Hove Another little playground with a fabulous back drop – Hove Beach This playground is situated right on the Esplanade at Hove so great if you want a day at the beach you can also use the park facilities. This playground is situated…
Jervois Street Reserve Playground South Plympton
Find it at: 43 Jervois Street, South Plympton Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is up there with Morialta and Glenunga as one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide. Some of the Jervois Street Reserve highlights are: Fully fenced junior playground with…
Jubilee Wooden Adventure Playground Port Noarlunga
Find it at: Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga South Jubilee Playground is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the Adelaide area. It’s an oldie but a goodie and most of the awesome play equipment that forms a castle is made out of wood which makes it even cooler!…
Montgomery Reserve Flinders Park
Find it at: Weemala Street, Flinders Park Montgomery Reserve stretches from Kanbara Street to Weemala Street in Flinders Park along the River Torrens Linear Park and features a playground, grassed areas and a shared bicycle and pedestrian path. The playground…
Leopold Conrad Reserve Northgate
Find it at: Mornington Terrace, Northfield Upgraded in 2024, this cute fully fenced playground set in the picturesque reserve, features both playground and outdoor fitness equipment. Lets check out what is on offer here; Playground features: Tunnel slide and various…
Canterbury Drive Reserve Salisbury Heights
Find it at: Canterbury Drive, Salisbury Heights A multi-purpose community space that includes a fully fenced playground, fenced dog park, BMX/MTB track, outdoor fitness equipment plus a basketball and tennis court, this is a fabulous hub for families out north….
Patterson Court Reserve Paralowie
Find it at: Patterson Court, Paralowie A fully fenced, shaded playground in the heart of Paralowie which is perfect for toddlers. With updated play equipment aimed firmly at the under 5s (not to mention the fence keeping them locked in nice and tight), you will also…
Gemmell Green Playground, Brighton
Find it at: Park Cres, Brighton We do love ourselves a fully fenced playground and this one at Brighton is little, but covered by lots of natural shade and has equipment suited for the under 5s. It’s located in a quiet area and is surrounded by a nice size grass area…
Kingswood Oval Playground, Kingswood
Find it: Cnr Rugby Terrace and Halsbury Avenue Kingswood Playgrounds near ovals are always a winner for us. One because they mean there’s lots of space for running around, kicking a ball, flying a kite and two, there’s likely to be toilets. Kingswood Oval Playground…
George Jones Reserve, Fulham Gardens
Find it on the corner of Oliver Avenue and Riverway Drive, Fulham Gardens Located along the linear park trail we love this park because it’s fully fenced, which not many are along the river near here and also has heaps of natural shade. A great park for toddlers for…
Old Gum Tree Reserve & Playground, Glenelg
Find it at: McFarlane Street, Glenelg North (just off Tapley’s Hill Road) Combine a fantastic playground with all the facilities you will need, with a bit of local history, and you have the Old Gum Tree historic site and playground at Glenelg. With 3 seperate…
Semaphore Foreshore Playground
Find it at: The Esplanade, Semaphore Semaphore Foreshore is set for an incredible redevelopment, which will include a brand new playground (which will replace the existing playground below). The revised Master Plan is open for community consultation until 19 May 2024,…
Woodside Playground
Find it at: Main St, Woodside If you’re looking for a nice playground for school aged kids in the Adelaide Hills, with full facilities then this might be it! Woodside Playground is located right on the Main Street next to the Woodside Oval and sports complex. It has…
A. L. Vincent Playground Bridgewater
Find it at: Corner of Osterley and Oak Avenues, Bridgewater AL Vincent Playground in Vincent Reserve, Bridgewater is one of those hidden local gems that most people would never know about unless you lived nearby, but it’s a superb spot with a reasonable range of play…
Dora Gild Playground, Clarence Park
Find it at: Churchill Ave, Clarence Park Dora Gild Playground is a great little play space hidden at the end of Churchill Ave in Clarence Park. We have been there a few times and really enjoy it – with plenty of options to keep a range of aged kids busy for a while….
South Terrace Glover Playground
Find it at: South Terrace Adelaide Another fully fenced park in the city, this South Terrace playground is located near the Unley/Pulteney Road intersection of the Parklands. Well equipped and better suited for slightly older kids than the one a few blocks West, this…
Hawthorndene Apex Park
Find it at: Watahuna Avenue, Hawthorndene This park is a beautiful leafy, shady spot and great for kids of all ages really. Heaps of space to spread out, play ball games and run around AND it’s fully fenced! Yahoo! The playground features areas for the little people,…
Paringa Town Centre Playground
Find it at: Murtho Road, Paringa (Near Renmark) This fully fenced nature play space in the heart of country Paringa up in the Riverland offers a fabulous space for travellers to stop and explore this beautiful part of SA. Featuring toilets, shelter and seating, plus…
Ashley Street Playground Torrensville
Find it at: Ashley Street Torrensville Ashley Street Playground is a medium sized playground more suited to locals to the area. I probably wouldn’t drive too far to specifically go to this park, but if you live in the Western suburbs it’s a nice option for a playdate…
Knightsbridge Reserve Leabrook
Find it at: Phillip Avenue, Leabrook This quaint little neighbourhood playground is nestled in the quiet suburb of Leabrook and the upgrade is well under way! Fully fenced off park and whilst there is no shade provided the playground is situated under some beautiful…
Keith Stephenson Park – Mt Barker
Find it at: Adelaide Road, Mount Barker Keith Stephenson Park had been upgraded and re-opened in December 2023! Keith Stephenson Park is the premier district reserve for the Council area. It hosts major events such as carols by candlelight and is a meeting place for…
Marshmallow Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub
Marshmallow Park on Glen Osmond Road, in the Adelaide Parklands is a firm favourite with our families from the 2 year old to the 10 year old. With its huge new renovation, there is now heaps more to explore at this site – also known as Pelzer Park or Pityarilla…
What the Croque! Café
Here is a tucked away high quality Adelaide café that you might have forgotten about and that your kids are going to LOVE every bit as much as you will! With a delicious French inspired menu, think next level toasties like the OG Croque: Leg Ham, Swiss Cheese,…
Victoria Square/Kadina Playground
Find it at: Corner of Graves and Hay Street, Kadina Some people think this is the best playground on the Yorke Peninsula, and we’d have to agree it would certainly be up there!This play space is divided into two areas. The main kids playground area is located in one…
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