Find it at: Moseley Square Glenelg

The Glenelg Foreshore Playground is SO good and we have absolutely loved visiting (along with most of Adelaide!) since it opened. With the seasonal addition of the Giant Wheel, from about October to April, it makes for a brilliant day out!

It’s a great mixture of beach surrounds, fun for young and old kids, and the move towards ‘nature play’ areas. Highlights include: water play area into the sand, huge metal slide, in-ground mini trampolines, climbing frames, water fountains, grassed areas and nearby cafes!
Pro Tip – bring a change of clothes for when the kids inevitably get wet!

In terms of practicality, the Glenelg Foreshore Playground offers these key features:

  • Near by toilets
  • Cafes/eateries
  • Beach
  • Shaded spaces
  • Seating for feeding/resting (Ha! Who rests?! No parent I know!)
  • Grassy area
  • Nature play, Water play, Imaginative play
  • Climbing, building, swinging, balancing, sliding


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