Looking for the perfect playground to keep your little ones entertained in Adelaide? Look no further than Kids in Adelaide’s Playground Map!
Our comprehensive guide features a wide variety of playgrounds to suit all ages and interests, from toddler-friendly havens to nature-inspired adventures and inclusive play areas. With a handy map to help you find your nearest playground, Kids in Adelaide is your one-stop shop for all things play in Adelaide.
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Kids in Adelaide – Our Top 12 Playgrounds in Adelaide
It’s really hard to choose our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide, 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” in Adelaide. These would be our pick
Jubilee Wooden Adventure Playground Port Noarlunga
Jubilee Playground is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the Adelaide area. It’s an oldie but a goodie and most of the awesome play equipment that forms a castle is made out of wood which makes it even cooler! With HEAPS of things to keep kids from…
Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace and Playground
The amazing $2.2 million nature playspace, located on the corner of Wheatsheaf and States Roads at Morphett Vale, has been designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and engage with nature. Find it at: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett ValeGood for: All ages and…
Thorndon Park Reserve Playground, Paradise
Thorndon Park playground has been voted Australia’s Best Playground (Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects award for best play space 2023) Find it at: Hamilton Terrace, ParadiseGood for: All ages, especially kids who love imaginative and active…
St Kilda Adventure Playground
For those who grew up in Adelaide, you’d probably have been out St Kilda Adventure Playground when you were a kid, but have you been back since 2015? Find it at: St Kilda Road, St KildaGood for: All ages, from toddlers to teenagersBest for: Giant slides, flying foxes,…
Monash Adventure Playground
Most of us oldies will remember Monash Playground from when we were kids. Back in the 80s and 90s it looked a bit like this.. It was EPIC! (and also terrifying) Find it at: Madison Road, MonashGood for: All ages, from toddlers to big kidsBest for: Flying fox, giant…
Wigley Reserve Playground Glenelg
The upgrade at Wigley Reserve playground at Glenelg is an outstanding attraction for an already pretty awesome area. Find it at: Wigley Reserve, GlenelgGood for: All ages, especially kids who love climbing and adventureBest for: Giant climbing structure, twisty tube…
Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove
Golden Fields Reserve playground has had an incredible upgrade in 2024 with the addition of an adventure playground, which joins the existing reserve playground in this 12 hectare reserve (the adventure playground is on the lower level)! This has got to be one of the…
Morialta Mukanthi Conservation Park Playground
The eagle has landed at Morialta Playground… in a 7 metre tall nest – and your kids can climb it! Yep, the Morialta Conservation Park playground is AWESOME! Best suited to kids aged 5-15years, it is great to see a play area perfect for older families. With over 100…
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park and Playground
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park is a fabulous recreation park with a large playground and over 17km of fantastic mountain/BMX paths for riders of all abilities. We took the youngsters there recently and they had a ball on the playground as well as riding the junior…
Glenthorne National Park Adventure Playground
Glenthorne Nature Play Space Located within Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, this multi-million dollar nature playground has quickly become a favourite for Adelaide families, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Opened in 2022, this incredible play space…
MJ McInerney Reserve Playground, West Croydon
If your kids love to run, climb, slide and burn off some serious energy, MJ McInereney Reserve in West Croydon is one to add to your playground list. With big and little slides, a flying fox, sand and water play, climbing equipment and plenty of space to explore,…
Jervois Street Reserve Playground South Plympton
Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is one of those playgrounds that just ticks every box when it comes to finding somewhere kids and parents alike will love. It’s a wonderful, open play space and you can definitely tell that a lot of thought and community…
Kids in Adelaide Latest Playground Listings
Here’s the latest playgrounds we’ve been to both in Adelaide and regional South Australia. If we’ve missed a good one near you please let us know.
Kensington Gardens Reserve
Find it at: The Parade & West Terrace, Kensington Gardens Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve (also known as the Burnside Adventure Playground) had a massive upgrade in late 2026! After more than 20 years of play, the old playground made way for an…
Jubilee Wooden Adventure Playground Port Noarlunga
Jubilee Playground is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the Adelaide area. It’s an oldie but a goodie and most of the awesome play equipment that forms a castle is made out of wood which makes it even cooler! With HEAPS of things to keep kids from…
Stanley Street Reserve Playground, Glengowrie
If your kids love a playground with a bit of a story to it, put this little bee-themed gem on your list! 🐝 Stanley Street Reserve has been cleverly designed around the world of native bees, with a giant hive-inspired climbing structure, bee sculptures, a pretend honey…
Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace and Playground
The amazing $2.2 million nature playspace, located on the corner of Wheatsheaf and States Roads at Morphett Vale, has been designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and engage with nature. Find it at: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett ValeGood for: All ages and…
Forsyth Playground Hackham
If you’re looking for a family friendly playground in Adelaide’s south where the kids can climb, ride, scoot, play games and burn off some energy, Forsyth Reserve in Hackham is one to add to your list! Also known locally as Cottage Lane Park, this spacious reserve has…
Angus Neill Reserve Playground, Seacliff
Find it at: Esplanade, Seacliff Located opposite the tranquil beach that runs between Seacliff and Brighton, Angus Neill Reserve is ideal for large gatherings. There’s plenty of parking available around the park and it is extremely well-maintained. During the warmer…
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Name a better combo than a ripping playground and a strong cup of coffee at a near by cafe. There is none. Sitting back with a quality coffee while the kids play at a fabulous playground, allowing you a moment to close your eyes and just recharge, is one of parenting's great pleasures (That and getting kicked in the ribs at 3am by a restless toddler....isn't that just so fun!) With that in mind coffee lovers, we have scoured our epic playground archive and found the spots with the best coffee nearby. So scroll down and choose your fave for your next playground visit. If we have missed your fave, let us know! Here are what we think are theTop Playgrounds Near Coffee in Adelaide. Apex Park and Joan's Pantry Hawthorndene Largs Foreshore and Kiosk Bonython Park and Cafe Bonython Semaphore South and Shelly's Kiosk Steamroller Park and Hokey Pokey Keith Stephenson Park and Sazon Mt Barker If none of those are close enough or not what you're after, here's even more.
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Hey Roxy
I’ve been a big fan (+ my 2.75 yr old) of the Bunnings indoor playgrounds over the last few weeks (while it’s been peeing down). You should give them a try – they come with a mediocre but cheap cafe – you just hang out on the outdoor furniture while your kid goes mental :0)
Kim
Great idea Kim! Thanks for the suggestion.
Hey I just noticed that when I click on the icon at this address – Ballater Ave, Campbelltown – Unity Park, Pooraka comes up. ??
Thanks Amanda, all fixed 🙂
Also a few great playgrounds are missing – Goldenfields in Golden Grove, Klemzig Gaza, and Cobbler Creek playground at the top of Smith Rd. Thanks so much for putting them all in one spot though, Its awesome!
Thanks for those Amanda. We’re trying to make our way around the state! All of these are definitely on our “must do” list
The closet listed to Aldinga is Jubilee park..
Just to name a few, there’s the playground on Emerald blvd, Aldinga.
Esplanade opposite Jimmies takeaway at the end of Butterworth Road.
Quinliven Road.
Symonds Reserve.
John Nicholl reserve.
Can you please add Battunga park in meadows?
Bonython Park is a winner for us as well as Apex Park at Hawthorndene.
You’ve missed one – Plympton Oval playground, South Plympton cnr of Ferry Ave and Milton Ave. Small, but has swing set, slide and nature play elements. Perfect for toddlers! I love the map feature though!
Also Aldridge Avenue Reserve, Aldridge Avenue South Plympton. Opposite Ralli St. Has Tennis Courts, Basket ball hoop, swings, slide, covered picnic table, even BBQ I believe. Sadly no toilets. Also, huge grassy area for sports.