Our Favourite Playgrounds in Adelaide 2 | Adelaide for Kids – The Ultimate Family Guide

Quentin Kenihan/Rymill Park Accessible Playground

This is a playground where everyone really can join in. 💛 The Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace sits beside the lake in Rymill Park and has been designed with a huge range of abilities in mind, without making accessibility feel like an add-on. Kids can splash in the water garden, make music in the sensory area, climb, swing, spin and bounce, with wheelchair-accessible equipment built into the play space. There’s even a little track for bikes,...

Fremont Park Playground Elizabeth

Fremont Park is one of those places where you could easily arrive for “just a quick play” and end up staying for half the day! There’s a big, colourful playground with loads for kids to climb, swing, slide and explore, plus a separate play area, basketball court and plenty of open grass to spread out on. The lake and creek running through the park add to the adventure, and there are ducks, walking paths and lots of shady spots to enjoy along...

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 months, you can see kids setting up slip ‘n’ slides on the weekends and sliding down the grassy hill. Things we love about this park 2 x Undercover BBQ areas Lots...

Cormorant Drive Reserve Playground, Hallett Cove

Find it at: Cormorant Drive Hallett Cove A new playground and reserve has opened at Cormorant Drive down at Hallett Cove and it is very cool (especially for dino lovers) This reserve has an interesting history with a Diprotodon (Giant Wombat) fossil remains found here in 1992. This Australian megafauna was the world’s largest marsupial and lived between 15,000-10,000 years ago. A playground includes: Diprotodon sculpture climb Diprotodon...

Heron Way Reserve Playground, Hallett Cove

Find it at: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, water and sand play, nature play, fitness equipment, shade sales, toilet, seating, shelter and BBQ facilities. The playground is unfenced, and there is a drop down to the rocky beach that parents with fast moving smaller children will need to be mindful of. There is parking close to the playground,...

Rozelle Reserve Playground, Melrose Park

Find it at: Rozelle Avenue, Melrose Park The upgrade to the reserve opened in 2024 and provides a fabulous space for the younger kids. A BBQ, picnic table, and shelter will be added to the western side of the Reserve with fencing on the eastern side around the playground, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

Naracoorte Caves Fossil Hunters Nature Playground

A brilliant nature playground with a prehistoric twist! Kids can dig for fossils, scramble over rocks, navigate tunnels and balance across logs, all surrounded by beautiful bushland. Find it at: Naracoorte Caves National Park, 89 Wonambi Road, Joanna SAGood for: Toddlers through to Primary-aged kidsBest for: Fossil digging, climbing, tunnels, sand play and imaginative nature play.Toilets: Yes – at the Visitor Centre and Caves CafeShade:...

Kapinka Reserve Riverlea

Find it at: Kapinka Parade, Riverlea Opened in April 2024 in the heart of the enormous Riverlea development in Adelaide’s north, this fantastic playground offers something for all ages. It doesn’t have toilets and isn’t fully fenced, however is tucked in the suburbia so that might not be an issue for everyone. A lack of decent coffee nearby was something we noticed, but as the development grows we expect this will change....

Hazelwood Park Playground | Wombat Waterhole | Burnside

Hazelwood Park Playground is a beauty for families of all ages and abilities. This shady park with plenty to do was one of the first (and still one of our fave) parks with a nature play feel. Tucked into one of Adelaide’s much-loved leafy reserves, there’s loads of space to run around, plus plenty of fun equipment to explore. In the summer the Burnside Outdoor Pool is also open to the public with large, clean pools and a great kids...

Keith Stephenson Park Playground, Mt Barker

One of the Hill’s best family playgrounds, Keith Stephenson Park has had a huge makeover and is packed with things for kids to explore. The Creatures of the Creek theme brings giant turtles, frogs and a rakali to life, alongside climbing, swings, slides, sand and water play. It’s fully fenced, beautifully designed for kids of different ages and abilities, and surrounded by plenty of green space for a full morning out. Find it at:...

Marshmallow Park Playground

Marshmallow Park, is a fantastic all-rounder for families. The fully fenced play-space combines traditional playground favourites with nature play, climbing, sand and plenty of water play in the warmer months. There’s lots of space to explore, along with shady trees, picnic areas, BBQs and accessible facilities, making it an easy spot to settle in for a few hours. Find it at: Glen Osmond Road, Adelaide, within Pelzer Park/Pityarilla. Good for:...

Polonia Reserve Playground, Croydon Park

Polonia Reserve is a brilliant spot for active kids, with a huge soccer-ball-themed play structure that makes this Croydon Park playground hard to miss. There’s plenty happening beyond the main climbing structure too, including swings, trampolines, bike and scooter paths, a basketball court, water play and open grass for kicking a ball or burning off some energy. The reserve also has picnic areas, BBQs and toilets, so it’s an easy place to...

McElligott’s Reserve Playground, Springfield

Find it at: Carrick Hill Drive, Mitcham If you have a future ninja warrior in the house, check out the Ninja Course Playground at McElligott’s Reserve in Springfield.Mitcham Council have installed a boulder climb, rope net wall, commando bar climb and an electronic stopwatch wall to time yourself against the kids! This will no doubt coincide with an increase in soft tissue injuries presenting at the local physios, but thats what being a...

Glover East Playground (Park 15) Adelaide

Find it at: 120 East Terrace, Adelaide Set among the existing trees, along with some new ones, the city council did an amazing job back in 2018 revamping the existing Ityamai Itpina East Terrace Glover Playground also known as Park 15. We love that this playground caters to a variety of ages and has something for everyone. The main stage of the play space are the wooden houses located in the middle of the playground. These are awesome cubby...

Penfold Park Playground, Auldana

Penfold Park is a lovely family-friendly spot in Magill where the playground is just one part of a much bigger park to explore. The recently upgraded play area has a great mix of climbing, balancing, swinging and sliding challenges, while the surrounding reserve offers wide lawns, shady trees, walking paths, sports facilities and plenty of room for kids to ride, run and play. It’s a good choice when you want somewhere that can keep different...

Capella Drive Reserve Playground and Skate Park

Find it at: Capella Drive, Hallett Cove The $3m development, completed in 2022 includes: New playground equipment including slide, swing and flying fox Pump track and jump park Ninja warrior fitness equipment Public toilet Picnic areas with shelters, seating and BBQs New pathway connections The spacious skate park features a range of features to satisfy all age use of scooters, skating, BMX and those who enjoy leisurely lounging on the grass...

The Paddocks Reserve Playground, Para Hills West

The Paddocks Reserve is a big hit for active kids, with a playground that packs plenty into one space. There are climbing structures to conquer, slides, swings, a flying fox, sand and water play, plus interactive equipment that adds something a little different. Once the playground has been explored, the surrounding reserve has plenty more room to roam, with open grass, wetlands, walking paths and sporting fields making this a spot where you...

Roy Marten Park Playground, Taperoo

Roy Marten Reserve Playground, Taperoo Roy Marten Reserve is one of those playgrounds where you can easily lose a couple of hours without realising it! There’s loads for kids to discover, from climbing and zooming down slides to splashing around with water, digging in the sand and bouncing on the trampolines. Little kids have plenty to enjoy, while bigger kids can get stuck into the more adventurous equipment and burn off some serious energy....

Harts Mill Playground Port Adelaide

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 kids busy, with plenty of unusual equipment to climb, spin, swing and zoom around on. It’s a great one for kids who like to try something a little different, and being right on the...

Glandore Community Centre Playground

Find it at: Malwa Street, Glandore The fabulous playground at the Glandore Community Centre is now open and we think it looks sensational! The highlight of course is the huge ‘birdcage’ climbing structure which leads into a great tube slide, which is big enough to keep the older kids entertained but also is just right for the brave younger ones to try. There is a 3 on 3 basketball court, and a table tennis table plus plenty of...

Glenside Playground

Find it at: Cedarwoods development at Glenside. Corner Fullarton/Greenhill Road The fantastic playground built within the Cedar Woods development at Glenside is now open! Built by Space Landscape Construction, this is a fantastic facility for the locals and is well worth stopping by if you spot it driving down Fullarton Road. With swings, a toddler playground, ninja-style course, basketball court, stepping logs and a ginormous climbing tower...

Lightsview Adventure Park Playground

This is one for kids who like to keep moving! Lightsview Adventure Playground is packed with things to climb, balance, spin, bounce and slide on, with a great mix of traditional playground equipment and nature-inspired play. There’s a big grassy area and wetlands right next door, so it feels more like a little adventure zone than a quick trip to the local playground. Older kids will love the bigger climbing challenges, basketball and open...

Wittunga Botanic Garden Playground

Wittunga is one of those places where the playground is only the beginning. Tucked amongst the beautiful gardens in Blackwood, the nature playspace gives kids plenty of reasons to climb, scramble, bounce and explore, while the gardens, lake and winding paths make the whole visit feel like a little adventure. There are some wonderfully quirky features here, including flower and nut cubbies, a giant frog, a rock mound and an in-ground trampoline....

The Big Slide Playground (Fisher Reserve) Craigburn Farm

Find it at: 4 Fisher Crescent, Craigburn Farm The name says it all and YES it is a BIG slide. This playground is a hidden gem tucked away amongst houses in this quiet suburb but well worth a visit. This playground is FABULOUS to burn off some energy and it suitable for a few different ages . It is certainly for the more adventure orientated kids and due to the steep decline and NO fence you need to keep a close eye on the little ones all the...

Bush Magic Playground, North Adelaide

Find it at: Jeffcot Road, North Adelaide This beautiful spot might well be Adelaide’s best toddler playground. Let us know what you think! Set amongst the parklands adjacent the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this fully fenced playground is shaded by the huge trees in the area and is just such a lovely serene place for a play. What I like about this playground Lots of parking available either on the street or in the Adelaide Aquatic Centre...

Drage Reserve Playground, Felixtow

Find it at: Riverside Drive, Felixtow Tucked away in the backstreets of Felixstow, away from the busy main roads, this fantastic playground with modern and updated equipment is not only great for those in the area but just about worth a drive to visit. This playground is massive. With huge shade sails covering the majority of the fenced (yep entirely fenced!) new play equipment with a mix of rubber and bark flooring, not only will you and your...

St Clair Recreation Precinct Playground

Bring the kids, pack the snacks and prepare to stay a while — St Clair Recreation Precinct is a BIG playground adventure! There’s something going on in every direction, from giant climbing structures and rock walls to trampolines, twin slides, swings, a huge basket swing and plenty of opportunities to balance, scramble and explore. There’s even water and sand play for little ones and an all-access carousel. Once everyone has had enough of the...

Bindarra Reserve Playground, Brighton

Find it at: Esplanade, Brighton The Holdfast Bay Council has really spoilt the Adelaide community with some great upgrades to the local parks and here is another one we just love. Bindarra Reserve was already a great playground and is always busy and with a fabulous new upgrade will now be even busier. With a lovely seaside theme this new play space has come at a perfect time with summer school holidays as it directly opposite Brighton...

Willunga Rose Garden Nature Playground

Find it at: Aldinga Road, Willunga One of the successful “Fund My Neighbourhood” Projects is this nature play inspired playground at the Willunga Rose Garden Reserve on Aldinga Road, Willunga. This $150,000 project is specifically aimed at encouraging young people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This new nature play space is located adjacent to the existing Willunga Rose Garden playground. With picnic tables, shade, benches, BBQ, and...

Oaklands Estate Wetland, Playground & Recreation Plaza

Find it at: Oaklands Road, Oaklands Park A lovely balance between new equipment and nature play this upgraded play area is magic. The City of Marion spent $825,000 on this upgrade in 2019 completing the 12-hectare Oaklands Recreation Precinct which contains a wetland, skate park, education centre and rotunda as well as two kms of paths and this great new nature play area. A large climbing rope frame is the hero of the playground and is awesome...