One of the Hill’s best family playgrounds, Keith Stephenson Park has had a huge makeover and is packed with things for kids to explore. The Creatures of the Creek theme brings giant turtles, frogs and a rakali to life, alongside climbing, swings, slides, sand and water play. It’s fully fenced, beautifully designed for kids of different ages and abilities, and surrounded by plenty of green space for a full morning out.
Find it at: Adelaide Road, Mount Barker (The carpark is accessed from Flaxley Road, opposite Mount Barker High School)
Good for: Toddlers through to primary-aged kids, nature play, climbing and kids who love to explore.
Best for: A longer playground session and can easily incorporate a walk along the track to the nearby duck pond and skate park
Toilets: Yes – large public toilet block close to playground including accessible facilities.
Shade: Yes shade sails cover main play equipment, plus theres plenty of natural shade from the established trees around the reserve.
Fenced: Fully fenced – a big bonus for families with little runners!
Accessible: Yes
Parking: Plenty
Cafe or food nearby: Yes, Mount Barker’s town centre is an easy walk away along the Laratinga Trail, with cafes and food options nearby.
We love the surface underfoot for toddlers, elderly grandparents and any one with mobility challenges. Well played. Also noteworthy, they have installed several shades and the beautiful trees provide some further protection from the sun.
The giant turtle and smaller sound tongue drums were the highlights for us, and we LOVED that the space is fully fenced.
You’ll find swings, a trampoline, sandpit, stepping stones and the cutest little rock climbing wall here, plus a mini twin slide that is just too cute for toddlers and preschoolers.
Toilets are in very close proximity and this is a wonderful park to set up a birthday party.
Grab a coffee before you arrive from Gawler Street Mount Barker – you will find several quality options.
Looking for a bite to eat while you are up at Mount Barker for the day? Check out The Barker Hotel. A fab family friendly spot.
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