Find it at: Churchill Road, Kilburn
Jack Watkins Reserve has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and has opened this week, in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements.
This new upgrade is EPIC and it might just be one of Adelaide’s best all round playgrounds for all ages. It’s not only a brilliant play space, but also a fabulous party park, seriously, it has everything.
Here’s what we love:
Facilities galore! With two sets of toilets, multiple water refill stations, BBQs, and more sheltered seating and tables than we’ve ever seen at a park!
It is shady and spacious, with shade sails, gorgeous mature trees, and big open lawns.
The smaller kids will adore the train-themed fun, including train, carriages and ticket booths (perfect for “paying” with bark chip currency, which thank goodness, there is not too much of).
Expect a whopping FOUR slides (two small, one medium and one giant!) There are also inground trampolines, a cute flat merry-go-round, nature play elements (logs, rocks, ropes) and the sweetest little cloud drum to bang away on.
Parents with a bub in tow will love the double swing that accommodates a big person and a little person, and your Nana (or any one less stable on their feet) will love the flat rubber surfacing with even paths, and not too much bark.
There is a full basketball court, netball hoop, handball square, hopscotch, table tennis table (BYO bats & ball), epic pump track, and plenty of exercise equipment.
The location is just off Churchill Road, past the Costco Car park heading North, but our tip, find the back street entrance. Parking is going to be the downfall here. You could always catch the train, as the location is an easy six minute walk from the station. Honestly it’s turning into a bit of an entertainment precinct out this way right? You can find Tada Kids indoor play and also the quirky upside down House Down Under in this same precinct. Feeling hungry? Don’t miss Adelaide’s best hot chips (among other things, and yes they are better than Chicken Chef, fight me) from Kennys at the adjacent Churchill Centre.
Some will be relieved, while others might be disappointed to learn, there is no water play here but on the flip side there is a pump track that’s next level so make sure you throw the bikes or scooters in the car.
Tell Bouncer the dog he’s in luck, because there is a ridiculously good enclosed dog park right next door.
The only thing we think its missing? We are suckers for a big flying fox.
Congratulations City of Port Adelaide Enfield, so many people are going to enjoy gathering, playing and celebrating here, you have really nailed it.
For info on the free community event opening on September 20, 2025 click here!
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