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Find it at: Seventh Avenue, St Morris Playground Official Opening: Join the family fun this Sunday 8th February 11am-1pm for families to drop in and explore the new space, enjoy ice-cream, coffee and entertainment. The long-awaited redevelopment of St Morris Reserve is now complete, and at its heart lies a vibrant new playground that’s already becoming a favourite spot for families across the eastern suburbs. Part of a major upgrade delivered...
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AFL Max Adelaide: The Ultimate Destination for Active Fun Just Got Even Better! AFL Max, Australia’s first indoor AFL skills and entertainment centre, has just unveiled a massive venue upgrade, making it bigger, better, and packed with even more fun! Located in Adelaide, AFL Max has long been a favourite destination for kids, families, and AFL fans looking to test their skills and enjoy high-energy play. Now, with new attractions and enhanced...
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Little Rockets Play Cafes in Munno Para and the Barossa Valley have got to be two of the biggest and coolest indoor play centres in South Australia! There is plenty for kids of all ages to do, plus fantastic food and drinks offerings. Both venues also offer parties! Read on to find out why we love Little Rockets Barossa & Munno Para: Little Rockets Munno Para The Munno Para venue is located below Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles &...
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From January 27, 2026 The brand new Adelaide Aquatic Centre is OPEN! The brand-new centre is a huge upgrade from the old Adelaide Aquatic Centre and includes a mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces so kids of all ages can enjoy water activities year-round. Indoor Water Areas 50m, 10 lane indoor pool Indoor learn-to-swim pool Warm-water rehabilitation pool Indoor pool with splash zones and waterslides. 120cm height requirement for slides....
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Laneway Boulders in Stepney offers a welcoming indoor bouldering experience for kids aged 8+, teens and adults of all abilities. Whether you’re pulling on for the first time or working on your latest project, the climbs are thoughtfully set to suit every level — keeping things fun, engaging and appropriately challenging for everyone. Family passes are available, making it easy for adults to get involved and climb alongside their kids. The...
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BOUNCE now has two venues in Adelaide. Yep, you can BOUNCE the day away at Marleston and Greenacres! BOUNCE is a massive indoor adventure park that provides an adrenaline rush for all ages. Imagine more than 50 interconnected trampolines with the Big Bag, Slam Dunk and Dodgeball courts rolled in. It’s also home to the famous BOUNCE X-Park obstacle course so you can get your ninja on! Taste the rush of extreme sports and freestyle gymnastics...
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Ahhh mini golf, miniature golf, putt-putt, mini putt, ‘the place where dad gets angry and over-competitive’. Known by many names and enjoyed by all (except parents of 6 year olds who think they are playing hockey and belts balls at a million miles an hour all over the place), this shrunken down version of golf is renowned the world over as the ideal place for families to set aside their differences and to come together in joyful and...
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Find it at: Eliza Place, Panorama The 2025 upgrade to CC Hood Reserve Playground in Panorama has seen it become a standout community destination in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Part of a wider redevelopment of the reserve, the new playground brings an exciting mix of adventure, accessibility, and fun for kids of all ages. At the heart of the upgrade is a thoughtfully designed play space featuring a flying fox, a huge multi-level play tower with...
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Find it at: Pitana Avenue, Para Vista Golding Oval Reserve BMX Pump Track is one of four new tracks developed and built in 2025/2026 by the City of Salisbury Council. This track officially opened in December of 2025 and our 5 year old and 8 year old KiA kids were excited to check it out as soon as they could. This asphalt track includes humps and berms creating a loop suitable for all ages and experiences. My 5 year old was confident attempting...
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Laratinga Wetlands is located in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Mt Barker, just off Bald Hills Road. The wetland’s environmental and recreational qualities attract many visitors and has won several awards, including the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Award. It’s a great place to spend a day walking the wheelchair accessible and pram friendly trails, riding bikes, having picnic, bird watching or just...
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Find it at: Bower Road, Port Adelaide Yitpi Yartapuultiku, meaning ‘Soul of Port Adelaide’ in Kaurna language opened in mid 2025, with visitors able to immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture and the stunning natural environment. The centre itself is open Monday to Friday 10am- 4pm and Sat to Sun 10am-2pm, with toilets located inside including a parent room. There is also a cafe located inside the centre which is closed on Mondays,...
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Open from Friday 31st October ready for the upcoming 25/26 summer season Find it at: Stirling St, Tusmore Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fast becoming a favourite spot for visitors to cool down during the warmer months. The design features a fully fenced and shaded wading pool, lawned areas for picnics, a new creek style section, tiered seating and water play equipment for plenty of splashing and playing during the summer months. A few points...
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Find it at: Belair National Park, SA Updated at the end 2025, Belair Adventure Playground has had a massive upgrade while also keeping some of their existing gems such as the play tunnels and famous fort. The old metal-framed play equipment is no longer, 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 rope pyramid, monkey bars, three swings, a...
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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)...
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Find it at: Barrow Crescent, Elizabeth Vale The newly redeveloped Barrow Crescent Reserve in Elizabeth Vale has quickly become a favourite spot for local families, offering a bright, welcoming and thoughtfully designed play space for children of all ages. What was once an unused patch of land has now been transformed into a modern neighbourhood playground, complete with a mix of traditional and nature-inspired elements that encourage both...
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Roonka Adventure Park is a hidden Riverland gem where adventure meets nature. Owned and run by Scouts SA for over 50 years, it has long been a favourite for school camps, Scouts, and groups. Now families are discovering just how much fun you can have here. Just over an hour and 40 minutes north-east of Adelaide, and nestled on a peaceful stretch of the Murray River near Blanchetown, Roonka is all about outdoor adventures, water fun, and...
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Find it at: Main North Road, Salisbury Park Don’t you just love those parks with soooooo much open space and beautiful green lawn for the kids to run around on – and even better with hills to roll down? Well that’s what you’ll find at Carisbrooke Park. A big TICK for me at this playground is the number of swings they have – 10 in total, and some different ones to try out. Usually a playground just has two and the poor kids are stuck waiting for...
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One of those things that you just do not understand until you’ve had kids is how excellent a well timed pram walk can be. There’s something about that perfect ratio of smooth with a few soothing bumps and long enough to last at least one sleep cycle that will have you driving back to the same place every time you’re desperate for a bit of exercise…..or desperate to get bubs to sleep. We’ve had A LOT of babies over the years here at KiA so we’ve...
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When it’s hot in Adelaide, it’s H-O-T! and is there any better place to cool down than a swimming pool? If you’re not lucky enough to have a swimming pool of your own in the backyard, Adelaide has a whole list of public and privately run pools you can pop into for a swim, splash and dip. Kids LOVE water and we are so lucky here in Adelaide to have so many options when it comes to keeping cool and having fun. In our Adelaide...
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It is no secret we are huge fans of X Golf, have been for years. Adelaide’s premiere golf simulator venue was the perfect spot for a hit of indoor golf whilst enjoying a feed and your fave beverage (cough *pirate life* cough). With the partnership with Hey Caddy a few years back adding everyone’s favourite family activity, mini golf, X Golf has quickly turned into an all round awesome family venue! When we heard a massive new...
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When it’s hot in Adelaide, it’s really bloody hot. So here are some great parks where you can find FREE shade, water, and some playground fun to keep the kids happy and the electricity bill down. As always PLEASE be very careful with your kids around water. We love kids exploring, having fun in nature and having a splash but you need to watch them at all times! And don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wrap! All of the places...
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Find it at: Peachey Rd (next to The Stretton Centre), Munno Para This is s fantastic one stop shop for the family during the hot summer months. With something for every member of the family you can’t go wrong! Playford Town Park is a HUGE area opened in June 2015. Bring your bike, your scooter, your towel, your picnic blanket, footy, basketball and your BBQ gear and enjoy the whole day down here. The water play areas are the biggest draw...
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SAPOL Road Safety Centre West Beach With the upcoming new Women’s and Children’s hospital development encroaching on the old Road Safety Centre site, a brand new facility opened in 2024. Forming part of the West Beach Parks precinct on Military Road has allowed the new centre to open up to the wider community and help continue to disseminate vital road safety messaging. There is a mock roadway with traffic lights, pedestrian...
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The new splash park at Woodside Pool is now complete right on time for Summer 2025. This project is a partnership between the Adelaide Hills Council, The Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre (Woodside Pool) and the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The new splash park is an exciting addition to the swimming centre and includes a dumper bucket, water cannons, cascading mushrooms, ground and arch...
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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,...
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Find it at: Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury North This brand new Road Safety Park has been completed in early 2026. Located next to Salisbury Aquatic Centre, this Road Safety Park has been designed by The Salisbury Council to simulate real-world conditions for children learning to ride a bike or scooter. Fully fenced, free and opened to the public 7 days a week you will find: An asphalt circuit with road crossings, pedestrian and train...
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Find it at: Solandra Cr, Modbury North Pack up the change of clothes kids, we are going to sand and water play nirvana! Solandra Reserve out at Modbury North has had a fab upgrade, with the space transformed into a brilliant community facility. Featuring the already mentioned sand and water play features (undercover too we might add!), chuck in a great little pump track and a range of equipment to suit the big kids and little ones, this one...
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Find it at: Port Rd, Adelaide What a beautiful playground for kids of all ages! Renovated back in late 2012, the Bonython Park Playground has a some very cool features not found in the typical suburban park. Some of the best equipment includes two 25m flying fox lines fun for kids of all ages and an extensive water play area complete with pumps, gates and a watermill. Kids love playing and experimenting with water and this...
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We’ve been listening to you, and we hear you loud and clear! There’s nothing worse than gearing up for a fun day out at the playground, only to have to pack up early because your toddler needs a toilet, or—let’s face it—you do! Whether you’ve got a little one who can’t quite hold it in or you’re just looking for a little peace of mind (bladder ain’t what it used to be!), we’ve put together a list of our favourite Adelaide...
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Going to the movies would have to be one of our favourite family activities in Adelaide. The big screen, the popcorn, the comfy chairs……..THE SILENCE! There’s something to enjoy for the whole family. Adelaide has a number of cinemas across the city. Everything from the brand new to the very cool retro and heritage listed Capri Theatre in Goodwood – it’s so old they still have the original organ in working order!...
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