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 engine from the copper mining days of the town, and your train loving kids will be all over this one. There is also seating and a pergola, which is very popular for parties. There are two playgrounds, one for the little kids, and one for the bigger kids. There is a bathroom with disabled access and baby change room facilities are also in this huge enclosure, which is very well maintained and is obviously a favourite for locals and day trippers alike. If you are travelling North, do your family a favour and stretch your legs here, and we highly recommend Litl Mo’s Bakery just around the corner.
Find it at: Princes Highway, Meningie Opened in 2016 this playground came as a welcome pit stop on our recent Limestone Coast adventure. A modern and spacious playground with stunning views of the Coorong it's got some great equipment for kids of all ages to run off some energy. The park has a nautical theme with a real boat to climb in and explore. There's a huge climbing slide, climbing net, balancing logs, swings and some work out equipment (so you can burn off the donuts you bought from the bakery next door) With toilets at the playground, seating galore and cafes across the road for coffee and snacks it's a great spot to stop if you're staying or travelling through Meningie.
Find it at: Main S Road Yankalilla The Lions Youth Park in Yankalilla includes a fully fenced playground, covered exercise equipment, a skate park and BMX track, public toilet, two basketball hoops, a covered area with two BBQs and picnic tables, lots of grass to play on, and is adjacent to the youth and community centre. The fenced playground area includes a covered picnic table, a bubbler, some bench seats, and some tree shade. There is wheelchair access to parts of the play equipment, and the path within the perimeter of the fenceline is suitable for prams. The playground has various swings, a small slide and larger twin slide, steps and walkways, plenty of things to climbs up and down, and hidey holes. Parking is ample and the playground is accessible by a bike path from the carpark.
Find it at: Hanson St near the Jetty area, Kingston SE Image credit: Kingston District Council Fully fenced, surrounded by grass and located near shops for a food or drink. The Lions Park in Kingston SE is either a great spot for a play if staying in Kingston or a great place for the kids to have a run and play if on your way further down the South East. The play equipment is great for a range of ages. It features 2 slides. One for the little ones and a curly slide for a bit more excitement for the early school aged kids. Of course our 18 month old preferred the more exciting one! The play space has quite a few climbing pieces to challenge older kids. A solid climbing frame, a miniature rock climbing wall, stairs, poles and climbing chain frame. It features a few games such a noughts and crosses along with some imaginative play areas. You will find a seesaw for the toddlers along with a swing set including a baby swing. Lots of open grass, toilets and shade this is a great regional play area. We used it for a lunch and play spot on…