Adelaide’s park scene is booming! Exciting new playgrounds are popping up across the city. Whether you’re in the north-east or by the beach, there’s a brand new playground waiting to spark your child’s imagination.
Find it at: Scarborough Terrace, Dover Gardens Check out the grand opening of the revamped Patritti Reserve (with free coffee we have been told!); 📅 Saturday 22 August 🕚 11 am to 1 pm If you’re searching for a playground that really does have something for everyone, Patritti Reserve in Dover Gardens should be on your list. Upgraded in mid 2026 this spacious community reserve combines an impressive fully fenced playground with sporting...
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Find it at: Withers Circuit, Evanston Park Looking for one of the best playgrounds in Evanston Park? Withers Circuit Playground is a popular destination for local families and visitors exploring the Gawler region. With a fun farm-inspired design, a variety of play equipment and plenty of space to relax, it’s an excellent choice for toddlers, preschoolers and primary school-aged children. Whether you’re planning a family outing,...
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Find it at: Semaphore Foreshore, Semaphore Semaphore Foreshore is set for an exciting transformation, with plans underway for a world-class redevelopment that will enhance one of Adelaide’s favourite beachside destinations while preserving the heritage charm locals know and love. The revitalised foreshore will continue to celebrate its iconic attractions, including the historic monument, the much-loved carousel, the jetty, train hub,...
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Find it at: Riverlea Boulevard, Riverlea While it might be the smaller of Riverlea’s two playgrounds, Milner Place Reserve proves that good things really do come in small packages. Perfect for a quick play stop or an afternoon burn-off, this neighbourhood playground ticks all the essential boxes without feeling overcrowded. The play space features a great mix of equipment for younger and primary school-aged kids, including swings, slides,...
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Find it at: Esplanade Semaphore The Semaphore Foreshore North Playground located next to the Palais Hotel, has just been upgraded and opened mid 2026. A playground where inclusivity, imagination, exploration and accessibility come together by the beach. At the heart of the playground is an incredible locally crafted Blue Swimmer Crab – a unique play structure packed with slides, climbing nets and more than 15 interactive features designed...
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Find it at: Grand Boulevard, Port Noarlunga South Sunset’s brand- new playground, Sea Turtle Park officially opened early 2026. The highlight of the playground is an enormous sea turtle structure that immediately captures children’s attention. This large feature invites kids to climb, crawl and slide while pretending they are exploring a giant marine creature. Surrounding the turtle are a variety of play elements including climbing ropes,...
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Find it at: Haselgrove Drive, Roseworthy If your kids love tractors, open spaces and country-style play, the brand new Harvest Green Park Playground in Roseworthy is one to add to your list! Completed in early 2026, this charming playground has been developed for the local community by Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, and it’s already making a big impression. The playground features a cute rural and country theme, perfectly...
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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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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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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: Churchill Road, Kilburn Jack Watkins Reserve has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and has opened this week, in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements. This new upgrade is EPIC and it might just be one of Adelaide’s best all round playgrounds for all ages. It’s not only a brilliant play space, but also a fabulous party park, seriously, it has...
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Find it at: Thurles Street Reserve, St Marys This BRAND NEW playground is due for completion September 2025 and we have the first look at this new, ninja inspired playground! This playground features a ninja-style urban warrior course alongside slides, a timber climb wall, flying fox, rocker, spinner and shop front. You will also find new BBQs, shaded seating and a drinking fountain. Images thanks to City of...
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Find it at: Heritage Street, Keith Don Moseley Park received an extensive playground redevelopment late 2025. This nature-themed upgrade includes water play, a flying fox, sandpit, huge 4.2m tall towers, slides, swings, cubby houses and so much more. The best news? The famous ‘train’ roller coaster has remained part of this playground! If you are heading to the states South East or on a road trip to Melbourne or any where along...
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Find it at: Dewer Avenue, Ridgehaven Dewer Reserve at Ridgehaven was upgraded mid 2025 to a safe, inclusive and welcoming space that can be enjoyed by the whole community. The project included minor upgrades to the existing local-level playground including an inter-generational play and exercise area. New features include Park furniture, additional lighting, shade structure, drink fountain, landscaping and additional pathways. A half pump track...
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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...
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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...
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* 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Robe is about to get a fantastic new playground and this will be a fabulous addition to the beloved tourist town in the South East. This innovative design features a range of exciting elements, including nature play, a basketball half-court, a cubby house, and engaging rope activity nets, all aimed at fostering creativity and active play. Construction is set to begin in February 2025, and we cannot wait to watch it come together. Find more...
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Find it at: Phillip Avenue, Leabrook This quaint little neighbourhood playground is nestled in the quiet suburb of Leabrook and the was upgraded in 2024. Fully fenced and whilst there is no shade provided, the playground is situated under some beautiful big old gum trees that do provide some protection from the sun. There are also a few smaller trees around the edge off the grassed area that provide small amounts of shade for those wanting a...
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**NEW PLAYSPACE COMING SOON**A multi-million-dollar play space is on the way for Sturt Reserve. The play space’s crowning feature would be a climbable, sensory “play sculpture” in the shape of Pondi, the giant cod who carved out the course of the River Murray according to a Ngarrindjeri legend. It will also include: sand and water play areas trampolines, a carousel, a flying fox and a parkour area a circle of swings hammocks, shade structures...
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Find it at: Railway Terrace, Mount Gambier The learn to ride mini streetscape is located on the western platform at the Railway Lands The design replicates elements of typical traffic settings, providing young riders, skaters and scooters with realistic learning scenarios. It features roundabouts, speed bumps, crossings and parking areas to help children learn how to navigate traffic environments safely. Forming part of a larger plan for the...
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Find it at: Stuart Street, Angle Park The existing playground at Veteran Memorial Reserve has reached the end of its usual asset lifespan and is ready for replacement. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years old, and council plan to maintain this focus for the replacement playground. Construction of the playground is scheduled to begin in late October 2024 and be completed by mid-December 2024. The new playground...
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Find it at: Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven Construction of the new playground is scheduled to begin in early 2025 and be completed by 30 June 2025. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years, and the new playground will maintain that age focus. The new playground will feature; Multi-play unit with various ramps, slides, tunnels and play panels. Swing set with junior, senior and pod / basket swing Monkey bars and...
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Find it at: Waite Street, Ethelton Constuction of the new playground is scheduled to begin in early December 2024 and be completed by 30 January 2025. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years, and the new playground will maintain that age focus. The playground will include Multi-play unit with multiple slides and various climbing elements Monkey bars Swing set with junior and senior swing Two-way rocker In-ground...
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Find it at: Wastell Court, Pennington The upgrade to Wastell Reserve will include swings, slides and rockers.
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Find it at: Moore Street, Prospect Matthews Park at Prospect is set for an upgrade with consultation open to develop a draft plan. Follow all the progress and have your say on the proposal here.
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