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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s something pretty special about a playground with a giant old flour mill as its backdrop! Harts Mill is tucked right beside the Port River in the heart of Port Adelaide, and the setting alone makes it worth a visit. But the playground is what really keeps the...
Find it at: Meyer St, Torrensville Kings Reserve in Torrensville is getting a huge makeover, with the much-loved reserve being transformed into a modern, family-friendly recreation space. The $8.5 million redevelopment will include new playgrounds for juniors and...
Well isn't this one totally worth the drive out north! The 2024 built playground, Freedom Park, within the Liberty at Two Wells development, is the latest milestone in a $1.2 billion residential precinct way out north. We absolutely loved it when we took the drive to...
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...
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,...
Nature's Playground is a fantastic play space for kids of all ages, although the climbing equipment best suits kids 4 years and up (smaller kids have things to do and play with too, but be prepared to spend some time lifting them on, off and over things!) Please note,...
Jack Watkins Reserve has had a multi million dollar upgrade in 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements. Find it at: Churchill Road, KilburnGood for: All ages, with loads of space and activities...
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...
This family friendly Barossa Adventure Station playground facility (toilets YES!) features a 1km mountain bike trail, zip-line, in-groundtrampolines, multi-level adventure play space including a mega tower and slide, skate ramps, bouldering wall, half-court...
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...
The Princess Elizabeth Playground is fantastic for all ages, from toddlers up to adults. Located on South Terrace opposite Willcox St in the city, it is definitely a big favourite with us (and most of Adelaide judging by numbers!). It is one of many...
Calling all Mini Ninjas. Heywood Park Playground in Unley is the place to be. In addition to the 2 separate play areas this play space has awesome Mini Ninja course designed for ages 10 - 14. Find it at: Addiscombe Place, Unley ParkGood for: All ages, with separate...
The Glenelg Foreshore Playground is SO good and we have absolutely loved visiting (along with most of Adelaide!) since it opened in 2020. With the seasonal addition of the Giant Wheel, from about October to April, it makes for a brilliant day out! Find it at: Moseley...
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...
Based around the existing trees in the Blackwood Park Estate the Blackwood Park Treetops Playground is an adventure haven. As soon as you arrive you see this amazing tall red climbing structure nestled among the trees. As we got closer I was nervous for the kids...
The $1.5m Edinburgh Reserve Playground inclusive playspace for all ages and abilities was completed in 2023, and it is fantastic! Find it at: 15–23 Edinburgh Road, ModburyGood for: All ages and abilities, with inclusive play throughoutBest for: Nature play, water...
The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade was completed in 2023 and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There's some great equipment for older...
The redeveloped GT Fisher Playground in Victor Harbor opened in July 2019 and is located where the old train playground was, right near the horse trams, this nature playground will have the kids smiling all around. Find it at: Warland Reserve, Victor HarborGood for:...
Located in the Vista Seaford Heights development, this 2024 built playground is a spectacular addition for new families in the area. Find it at: Killarney Street, Seaford HeightsGood for: Older kids and adventurous little onesBest for: Climbing, giant tube slide,...
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 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 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...
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 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...
