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We know that finding the right playground for your child can be a challenge, so we’ve done the hard work for you. Our listings include all of the top-rated playgrounds in Adelaide, as well as some hidden gems that you might not know about.
Whether you’re looking for a playground with a water play area, a playground with a skate park, or a nature playspace with plenty of shade, we’ve got you covered. We also include information about the facilities at each playground, so you can be sure that your child will have everything they need to have a fun and safe time.
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Here are the newest playgrounds in Adelaide or ones we have recently visited and updated with new information.
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 check it out, with our intrepid playground reviewers claiming it as one of the best playgrounds they have visited. High praise indeed! Find it at: Mary Lee Street, Two...
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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 playBest for: Nature play, water play, giant bird-themed climbing and slides, swings and trampolinesToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with accessible paths and...
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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, climbing, sand play and adventureToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with a Liberty Swing and wheelchair accessible slideParking: PlentyCafe or food nearby:...
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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, you do have to have an entry ticket or Zoo membership to access this playground. Find it at: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, AdelaideGood for: All ages, especially kids 4+ who...
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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 for little and big kidsBest for: Train-themed play, slides, trampolines, nature play and the epic pump trackToilets: YesShade: Yes with shade sails and mature treesFenced:...
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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 slides, climbing, rope bridges, swings and exploringToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes includes a Liberty SwingParking: PlentyCafe or food nearby: Pack a picnic with...
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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 basketball, sensory sound forest poles, outdoor fitness equipment, play deck and plenty of picnic spots. Find it at: Washington Street, AngastonGood for: Older kids and families looking for...
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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 slide, swings, nature play and exploring the marinaToilets: YesShade: SomeFenced: Partially fencedAccessible: Yes with accessible facilities nearbyParking: Paid parking nearbyCafe...
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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 well-equipped kids playgrounds in this area and reopened in late 2014 after a complete upgrade. Find it at: South Terrace, AdelaideGood for: Toddlers through to older kidsBest for: Castle...
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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 play areas for younger and older kidsBest for: Ninja course, climbing, balancing, nature play and active kidsToilets: YesShade: Yes with plenty of trees, although limited shade...
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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 toddler to high school amused and has different sections for different abilities, it is easy to see why this is a local favourite. Find it at: Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga...
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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 Square, GlenelgGood for: All ages, with beach, playground and water play all togetherBest for: Water play, sand play, climbing, trampolines, nature play and the beachToilets: Yes...
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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 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! (And around and...
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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 already up the top but they we just LOVING it. I watched the kids climb the rope stair case or strategically weave in and out of the ropes to find the openings to gain access to the...
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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 play, climbing, trampolines and accessible playToilets: Yes with accessible facilitiesShade: Yes with established trees and future shade structuresFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with...
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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 kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more. Find it at: 2 Patpa Drive, Sheidow ParkGood for: All ages, with plenty of...
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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: All ages, with inclusive play and plenty to exploreBest for: Nature play, climbing, balancing, slides, sand play and imaginative playToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: Fully fenced...
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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, flying fox, water play and bike ridingToilets: NoShade: Yes with shelter and grassed areasFenced: Partially fencedAccessible: Accessible roundaboutParking: Plenty of street parkingCafe...
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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 abilities, with separate junior and older-kids areasBest for: Nature play, sand and water play, climbing, flying foxes and giant slidesToilets: YesShade: Yes with sheltered picnic...
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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 car parks and walking trails to guide you, it makes a visit to the park even easier to navigate for families. Find it at: Morialta Conservation Park, WoodfordeGood for:...
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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. Find it at: Corner of Bridge and Smith Roads, Salisbury EastGood for: School aged kids who love...
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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 combines adventure, imagination, inclusive design and nature play in one huge family-friendly destination. Find it at: Majors Road, O’Halloran HillGood for: All ages, with plenty...
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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, theres something to keep a wide range of ages busy. When they’ve conquered the playground, there’s also a skate park, basketball and tennis courts for even more active fun....
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Looking for a playground that’s a little bit different? Stanley Street Reserve in Glengowrie is buzzing with fun! Find it at: Stanley Street, GlengowrieGood for: Younger kids. Toddlers and primary aged.Best for: Great option for younger and primary-aged kidsToilets: No. The nearest public toilets are at Da Costa Reserve and Hazelmere Road Reserve, around 1km away.Shade: YesFenced: PartiallyAccessible: Yes with accessible paths and...
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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 older kids, all-abilities play, a nature play area, skate park, BMX pump track, active recreation facilities, open lawns, shelters, BBQs and improved accessibility. Works began in...
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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 involvement went into creating it. There is a gorgeous junior playground area which is fully fenced and caters well to the smaller members of the family. Find it at: 43 Jervois...
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And this one could be very, very good! Mount Barker Council is planning a brand-new regional adventure play space at the Summit Precinct on Bald Hills Road, right alongside the Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Summit Sport and Recreation Park and close to Laratinga Wetlands. The vision is for a destination adventure playground designed to encourage exploring, climbing, imagining, challenging yourself and getting stuck into some serious...
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Find it at: Moore Street, Prospect Located on the corner of Struan Avenue and Moore Street, the revamped park has been transformed into a more family-friendly space with plenty to keep little (and not-so-little) visitors busy. The new playground includes accessible play equipment, a basket swing and nature play elements, along with a small bike track great for scooters and balance bikes. We love when councils include these. There are also new...
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Whether it's a fully fenced gem or a nature play wonderland, these new listings are perfect for your next family adventure
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 check it out, with our intrepid playground reviewers claiming it as one of the best playgrounds they have visited. High praise indeed! Find it at: Mary Lee Street, Two...
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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 playBest for: Nature play, water play, giant bird-themed climbing and slides, swings and trampolinesToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with accessible paths and...
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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, climbing, sand play and adventureToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with a Liberty Swing and wheelchair accessible slideParking: PlentyCafe or food nearby:...
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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, you do have to have an entry ticket or Zoo membership to access this playground. Find it at: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, AdelaideGood for: All ages, especially kids 4+ who...
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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 for little and big kidsBest for: Train-themed play, slides, trampolines, nature play and the epic pump trackToilets: YesShade: Yes with shade sails and mature treesFenced:...
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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 slides, climbing, rope bridges, swings and exploringToilets: YesShade: YesFenced: NoAccessible: Yes includes a Liberty SwingParking: PlentyCafe or food nearby: Pack a picnic with...
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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 basketball, sensory sound forest poles, outdoor fitness equipment, play deck and plenty of picnic spots. Find it at: Washington Street, AngastonGood for: Older kids and families looking for...
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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 slide, swings, nature play and exploring the marinaToilets: YesShade: SomeFenced: Partially fencedAccessible: Yes with accessible facilities nearbyParking: Paid parking nearbyCafe...
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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 well-equipped kids playgrounds in this area and reopened in late 2014 after a complete upgrade. Find it at: South Terrace, AdelaideGood for: Toddlers through to older kidsBest for: Castle...
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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 play areas for younger and older kidsBest for: Ninja course, climbing, balancing, nature play and active kidsToilets: YesShade: Yes with plenty of trees, although limited shade...
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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 toddler to high school amused and has different sections for different abilities, it is easy to see why this is a local favourite. Find it at: Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga...
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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 Square, GlenelgGood for: All ages, with beach, playground and water play all togetherBest for: Water play, sand play, climbing, trampolines, nature play and the beachToilets: Yes...
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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 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! (And around and...
Read More
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 already up the top but they we just LOVING it. I watched the kids climb the rope stair case or strategically weave in and out of the ropes to find the openings to gain access to the...
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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 play, climbing, trampolines and accessible playToilets: Yes with accessible facilitiesShade: Yes with established trees and future shade structuresFenced: NoAccessible: Yes with...
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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 kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more. Find it at: 2 Patpa Drive, Sheidow ParkGood for: All ages, with plenty of...
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OK we might be a teeny bit bias BUT we think that Adelaide has some of THE BEST playgrounds in Australia. So whether you're after nature playgrounds, fully fenced playgrounds, adventure playgrounds with mega slides, inclusive playgrounds with accessible equipment, Adelaide's best toddler playgrounds, quite backstreet playgrounds you can have all to yourself. playgrounds with water play and everything else in between, you're sure to find something that suits from the listings on our website.
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