Adelaide Playgrounds | St Kilda Adventure Playground

McGlip Recreation Park Playground, One Tree Hill

Find it at: 27 McGlip Road, One Tree Hill Upgraded in August 2025, this brand new playground at McGilp Reserve in beautiful One Tree Hill is ready for fun! Set in a stunning location and surrounded by loads of sporting action — including a full-sized oval, soccer pitch, tennis courts and cricket nets — this modern playground has something for every age and stage. Kids will love the huge climbing tower, exciting pump track, and plenty of space...

Partridge House Playground and Gardens

* A renewal is currently underway at the Partridge House Playground with upgrades due to be completed by November, 2025. The renewal of the play space will involve replacing all existing play equipment with nature-based play equipment. This is one of my favourite parks. A beautiful park/playground perfect for the kids to have a play on the playground, enjoy a run on the grass or explore the beautiful manicured gardens. Partridge House is a...

Naval Reserve Playground, Birkenhead

Find it at: Heath Street, Birkenhead The 2022 upgrade to Naval Reserve out Port Adelaide way includes some fabulous playground equipment to challenge the bigger kids. Featuring a huge tower, which is a challenge to climb, with an attached tube slide, there is also a 3-3 basketball court and some swings and equipment for the smaller kids. There is plenty of nature play here, plus a nice big sand pit, so the kids will have a blast exploring this...

Richmond Oval Playground

Find it at: Milner Road, Richmond Updated in 2024 this playground is tucked into the corner of the larger Richmond Oval sports precinct. This modern and engaging play space for kids includes a wide slide, huge swings and trampolines. Older kids will also love the fact they can take a ball to kick on the oval, or have a hit of cricket in the cricket nets located in the opposite corner. The trees provide natural shade to most of the playground,...

Frank Norton Reserve Playground, Torrensville

Find it at: Rankine Road, Torrensville Frank Norton Reserve in Torrensville reopened in August 2025, undergoing an exciting transformation into a vibrant, family-friendly play space. The upgraded playground features a wide range of engaging equipment, including a climbing frame, flying fox, slides, swings, in-ground trampolines, sand and water play, hammocks, spinners, and even a hamster wheel. The design is inspired by the site’s mature fig...

Witton Bluff Base Trail

Nestled along Adelaide’s picturesque southern coastline, the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now fully open, offering families an inviting and accessible coastal adventure between Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga. What Makes It Family-Friendly? Safe and inclusive access: A smooth, sealed pathway, 3 metres wide, designed for shared use by walkers, prams, wheelchairs, and cyclists. Gentle terrain, easy pace: The entire 1.1 km trail takes about 30–45...

Mary Ann Reserve Playground, Mannum

Find it at: River Lane, Mannum Mannum is one of SA’s most beautiful towns, located on the River Murray about an hour or so from the city (Great footy team too…Go the mighty Roos!) and home to most of the gorgeous houseboats you see floating along the Murray. Such a magnificent spot for a day trip or a base for a family holiday on the Murray. Recently, they have upgraded a fabulous little playground (fully fenced too I might add)...

The Best Playground Slides in Adelaide

Everyone loves a slide, so we put together a bucket list of Adelaide’s best slides for you to tick off for the school holidays and beyond, and with all the amazing new playgrounds popping up all over the place at the moment you don’t have to drive too far out of the CBD to find one. Here’s the list of what we think are THE TOP TEN slides you’ll find in Adelaide (in no particular order) To find out more about the playgrounds you’ll find them in...

Adelaide Ninja Playgrounds

Discover Adelaide’s ultimate ninja playgrounds, where adventure meets agility! We love the range of obstacle courses and challenges which cater to all ages and skill levels. There’s ninja playgrounds found all over Adelaide and below are the best ones, voted by our in house KiA Ninja Warriors. Whether you’re swinging through monkey bars, conquering warped walls, or perfecting your balance on the quintuple steps, these ninja...

Shaded Playgrounds for Sunny Days in Adelaide

Adelaide in summer is H-O-T, but that doesn’t stop our kids from wanting to get out and about to their favourite playgrounds. A shaded playground is always a winner in our books, and shade or lack of, is one of the main topics of conversation whenever we post a playground review. So to make it easy to find a spot with lots of natural shade from trees, or great shade sails over the play area we’ve put together a list of our top picks...

Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove

Find it at: Asgard Drive, Golden Grove Golden Fields Reserve has had an incredible upgrade 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 biggest playground reserves in Adelaide with HEAPS of different play areas, including an accessible area and a brand new section with the coolest slide around!...

Fab Flying Foxes in Adelaide

Everyone loves the thrill of a flying fox! There’s nothing better than flying through the air faster than the wind then running back to do it all over and over again! When the slides turn into hot plates in summer the foxes can never let a thrill seeker down. Here’s a list of our favourite flying foxes in Adelaide and for more information about the playgrounds they’re in scroll down. CC Hood Playground, Panorama...

Best “Themed” Playgrounds in Adelaide

Adelaide is home to some amazing playgrounds, but sometimes, your kids may have a really intense love for a very specific theme. Most kids do at some point, whether it be dinosaurs, pirates, trains or just wanting to run around and get so damn dirty that you think you may get arrested for stealing sand. Whatever your kid is into, we have scoured the archives and compiled a list of some of Adelaide’s Best Themed Playgrounds for you to...

Party at West Beach Mini Golf

Outdoors and located no less than 200metres from the beach, West Beach Mini Golf is great fun for all ages and offers a whopping 27 holes! Divided into a range of course options. Open 7 days a week, A Family friendly atmosphere Awaits you with Loads of Amazing pirate and sea life statues the kids will love, with plenty of opportunities for pictures and great memories. Food and Drinks are also provided by the helpful and friendly staff. ...

Fox in a Box Adelaide Family Escape Room Experience

Fox in a Box adventures are designed to suit all ages and skill levels, so whether it’s the kids’ first escape room or you’re all seasoned puzzle pros, there’s something here for everyone. Every game is run by a friendly, dedicated Game Master who guides you through the experience, offers hints when needed, and makes sure the fun never stops. They create a safe, welcoming environment where kids can take the lead, parents can join in the action,...

The Entrance Playground, Angle Vale

Find it at: 5 Legno Street, Angle Vale An Adelaide first; the thrilling ‘cliff rider’ has arrived at The Entrance Playground. This playground was developed in 2025 within a new housing development in Angle Vale located off of Heaslip Road. While the playground is suited to younger children, the cliff rider is definitely aimed for older kids who love taking a risk and are comfortable with heights. We recently visited this playground...

Shearwater Park Playground, Wynn Vale

Find it at: Shearwater Place, Wynn Vale Shearwater Park Playground was updated mid 2025. This playground is a great mix of nature and play, with sand and water elements that make it even more fun and engaging. There is also a wooden boat and a fun rocking car in the play area, which kids will love! They can let their imaginations run wild—setting off on adventures and make-believe journeys. Shearwater Park is also located alongside Wynn Vale...

Playgrounds with Inground Trampolines

No trampoline at home? No worries! Inground trampolines are popping up at playgrounds all over Adelaide and if you’re kids love a bounce these playgrounds will have your kids jumping for joy! We love having a bounce when we find an inground tramp at a playground, and here are some of our faves (scroll down for the whole list); Largs Bay Foreshore Glenelg Foreshore The Square at West Beach Parks Barossa Adventure Station Quentin Kenihan...

Graham Watts Reserve Playground, Clovelly Park

Find it at: York Avenue, Clovelly Park Graham Watts Reserve was upgraded mid 2025. With its nature‑inspired design, interactive elements like cubby building, and safe active spaces, Graham Watts Reserve encourages creative, physical, and imaginative play. Whether climbing the animal‑themed structures, playing ball on the court, or enjoying a family picnic, there’s something for children of all ages. Playground features include: New...

Happy Hands Sensory Play – Crazy about Playdough

Happy Hands creates colourful, creative playdough kits filled with soft homemade playdough and carefully selected extras to spark imagination and keep little hands busy. Each themed kit is thoughtfully designed to encourage screen-free, hands-on play that supports creativity and development. Their playdough is homemade, super soft, non-toxic, and taste-safe, made from ingredients families can trust. Happy Hands kits are known for helping to...

Mount Lofty Family Friendly Hike

Lets just be straight up here. Climbing Mt Lofty isn’t fun. It may have been sort of fun when you were 20, but now that you are old enough to injure yourself if you sneeze too hard, we need family orientated fitness that isn’t going to end up with some sort of surgery. Thankfully Mt Lofty-Lite is here, so you can get the fancy insta photo at the top with only half the exercise! Brilliant! Steub Trail (named after the Cleland...

Barry Warren Reserve Playground, Elizabeth Downs

Find it at: 185 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Downs Barry Warren Reserve in Elizabeth Downs received an upgrade in mid 2025 and reoffers loads of fun for families, adventurers and bike-loving kids! The playground features a colourful multi-play tower complete with portholes, a large undercover slide, and a smaller slide, perfect for kids of all ages. Right next door is the much-loved pump track, which has quickly become a local favourite since its...

MOPA: Museum of Play & Art, Adelaide

Adelaide families, there’s a brand new indoor wonderland coming in to land at Adelaide Airport in 2026! Already a massive hit in Geelong and Melbourne, MOPA is not your typical museum. It’s a vibrant, interactive space designed entirely for children – a place where art meets play in the most creative, colourful, and engaging ways possible. Opening at the Adelaide Airport precinct, this purpose-built wonderland will be all about fun,...

Belair Adventure Playground

Find it at: Belair National Park, SA ** UPDATE JULY 2025 | A popular section of this playground in the park will be updated in the second half of 2025, with construction expecting to commence in October ** Get ready for a brand new playground adventure! The old metal-framed play equipment is making way for a fresh, fun-filled upgrade that’s all about better play, safer fun, and less maintenance. Think three epic slides, a climbing...

Cobbler Creek Recreation Park and Playground

Find it at: Corner of Bridge and Smith Roads, Salisbury East. 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 tracks, with the 4 year old even having a great time on the intermediate track. The ‘Kites and Kestrels’...

Langman Reserve Playground and Reserve, Burnside

Find it at: Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside Nestled in the Adelaide foothills between Waterfall Gully Road and Wyatt Road, Langman Reserve is a much-loved local gem. It’s perfect for families seeking a relaxed outdoor escape with plenty of space, activities and shade. Here is what is on offer; There’s a smaller northern playground with toddler swings and seesaws, and a larger southern one with nest swings, rope‑sphere climbers, rockers,...

Burchell Reserve Playground St Peters

Find it at: Sixth Avenue, St Peters Burchell Reserve offers a quiet, fenced play space perfect for younger kids to explore and enjoy. While simple, the equipment is well-maintained and the surrounding reserve adds to its family appeal. Key Features: Rope climber and swings In ground trampoline Spinner Tennis court Open grassy areas for free play or ball games Also includes toilets and a BBQs, great for toddlers and preschoolers in a calm...

Archibald Reserve Playground Valley View

Find it at: Renfrew Drive, Hawthorndene Archibald Reserve is a hidden gem with plenty to offer kids of all ages. This upgraded playground sits within a quiet park surrounded by open space and sporting facilities. Key Features: Multi-level play structure with climbing walls and slides Flying fox Swings including an accessible seat Half basketball court and netball hoop nearby Small bike track adjacent to playground This reserve is ideal for...

Dalston Reserve Playground Modbury

Find it at: Britten Avenue, Modbury Dalston Reserve is a peaceful, tree-lined local park offering a lovely playground suited to toddlers and younger children. With plenty of shade and open space, it’s a great option for a quiet outdoor escape. Key Features: Climbing structure with slide, rope bridge, and monkey bars Swings including a toddler swing Spinner for added sensory fun Natural shade from large trees Grassy areas ideal for ball games or...

Glover North Helicopter Park Playground, North Adelaide

Find it at: Lefevre Street, North Adelaide Better known as Helicopter Park to many, Glover North Playground is located on Lefevre Terrace in North Adelaide. With a large helicopter as its centrepiece, smaller kids can slide out of the chopper’s belly as one of the many pint-sized highlights located at this much loved playground. There are also plenty of swings, see-saws, climbing frames and sand play equipment including the popular...