Here’s a page to keep bookmarked. We’ve put ALL of our Adelaide playground listings on a Google Map including links to their reviews so you can really quickly and easily find them!
Click on a park for more details, including a link to a full review of the playground or reserve.
Kids in Adelaide – Our Favourite Playgrounds in Adelaide
It’s really hard to choosing our favourite playgrounds because we all like something different. Some kids like risky equipment, fast slides and lots of other kids, where as other kids like small parks where they can not feel overwhelmed. That’s why we try and review all sorts of playgrounds, not just the biggest and the “best” ones.
But if you’re looking for a playground bucket list of the “must do” playgrounds in Adelaide. These would be our pick
The Paddocks Reserve
Where: Maxwell Road, Para Hills West Well isn't this a little bit sensational! The new playground at The Paddocks...
Lobethal Bushland Park
Where: Kenton Valley Road LOBETHAL The Lobethal Bushland Park playground is OPEN, with local VIPs and contributors...
Heron Way Reserve, Hallett Cove
Where: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great new playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes...
Freedom Park Two Wells
Where: Mary Lee Street, Two Wells Well isn't this one totally worth the drive out north! The new playground, Freedom...
Salisbury Oval Playground
Where: Brown Terrace, Salisbury Well this looks just a little bit epic doesn't it. The exciting new playspace...
Harts Mill Playground Port Adelaide
Where: Mundy Street, Port Adelaide With the whole area going though some major redevelopment, Hart's Mill playground...
Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace
Where: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale The Wilfred Taylor Reserve is now open for families to explore! The $2.2 million...
Nannigai Drive Reserve
Where: Nannigai Drive, Hallett Cove Marion Council has done it again with a fabulous new playground down south, opened...
Glandore Community Centre Playground
Where: Malwa Street, Glandore The fabulous playground at the Glandore Community Centre is now open and we think it...
Hope Valley Reservoir
Fantastic news with the announcement that from December 13 2020, we will be able to walk, cycle and explore Hope...
Glenside Playground
Where: Cedarwoods development at Glenside. Corner Fullarton/Greenhill Road The fantastic playground built within the...
Stanley Street Reserve
Where: Stanley Street, Glengowie This one will have your little crew buzzing (little bee humour there...you will see...
Lightsview Adventure Park
Where: South Parklands, Lightsview A fabulous adventure playground has been added to the Lightsview development, which...
Tailem Bend Playground
Where: Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend Train fans this one is for you! That might even equally apply to the train...
Wittunga Botanic Garden Playground
Huge news for the new year with work finished on a new nature play space at the Wittunga Botanic Garden!The play space...
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When you have older kids, it can sometimes be harder to find playgrounds that give them enough of a challenge to stay enthusiastic enough to not be annoying.....thankfully Taperoo Playground is a winner! A beautiful spot, with fabulous manicured grass to make any dad jealous and is perfect for picnics. There is a small tramp built into the ground which is always fun for a bounce or two. What we loved the most was the huge climbing equipment which had a range or ropes and little challenges to weave around as you climb. We haven't seen anything like this in our travels for a long time and love some playground design creativity to challenge the older kids. There is also extra equipment with swings and slides more suited to the younger kids, nature play, plus a half court basketball court and outdoor fitness equipment too! They have also included a BBQ, shelter and toilets to make this a very well designed facility for the family.
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Where: Railway Terrace, Karoonda Part of the Mallee Playground Trail (A ripping local initiative linking 3 playgrounds at Karoonda, Wynarka and Wanbi), the space themed Karoonda Playground is an absolutely awesome attraction for the region, making it a must stop for Adelaide families out on a road trip. The star attraction is of course the 3-storey high tower, complete with double tube slide and observation deck area. The playground is fully fenced, with a bark surface (so wear shoes!) and also boasts a flying fox, hammock and water play area. We popped in on a school holiday road trip and the kids loved this one (even though the large tube slide does look a bit crazy!) Throw in some toilets, plus a stones throw from the bakery and pub across the road and this will be a regional playground highlight for years to come. Oh and don't forget to check out the Karoonda Silo Art during your trip! Read more about the silo art around our fab state here.
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Where: Newman Road, Charleston Adelaide Hills Council have put the finishing touches on this fabulous new playspace at gorgeous Charleston. Coming in at about $180 grand, this has plenty to offer all of your kids as they stop off to stretch the legs during your Sunday road trip. We love the 3 on 3 basketball court (plus adjacent tennis courts if that takes your fancy) as well as the little scooter track that travels around the playground. Lots of climbing equipment here too for the slightly older kids, with a tower and slide (plus cargo climbing net). Throw in swings and a giant rope plus a whole lot more, and you have a really good regional stop over attraction. This is a beauty to turn into part of a day trip with a visit to Melba's Chocolate Factory (check out all the info on them here) or how about find a family friendly place for lunch (we have lots of great hills spots here)
