This seaside playground/reserve is a great little haven to have the best of both worlds. A day at beautiful Somerton Beach playing in the sand and sea followed by a walk across the road to the park and playground.
The playground is fully fenced off with a variety of play equipment for a few ages. It has 2 slippery dips (one for the toddlers and one for the bigger kids) a swing set with a baby swing, a climbing ropes area and a few other pieces to bounce around and play on. There is also a shade sail over the equipment.
Outside the fenced play area there is plenty of grassed area to run around, a basketball ring to shoot a few hoops and fitness equipment for those that a keen on staying fit. BBQs, picnic tables, and toilets are also available. This park has a lovely back drop overlooking Somerton beach. A perfect spot to have it all.
Fantastic spot to have day at the beach with all these facilities to utilise across the road.
It even has a WIFI area in the top left had corner of the park. Certainly, keeping up with the times.
Unfortunately, there are no super close coffee shops nearby. Closest would be The Somerton Surf Life Saving coffee shop or The Broadway café at Glenelg South. With such a lovely view you may like the walk and a great path for the kids to ride their bikes.
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