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: 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: Mornington Terrace, Northfield The existing playground and outdoor gym equipment at Leopold Conrad Reserve has reached the end of its usual asset lifespan and is ready for replacement. The current play equipment has a focus on ages 3 to 12 years, and council plan to maintain this focus for the replacement playground. Constuction of the new playground and outdoor fitness equipment, is scheduled to begin from early October 2024 and...
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Find it at: Harman Street, Hillcrest The existing playground at Queensborough 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 2 to 5 years old, and council plan to maintain this focus for the replacement playground. Construction of the playground is scheduled to begin from late September / early October 2024. The playground will include; Multi-play...
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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: McLauchlan Road, Windsor Gardens Construction of the new McLauchlan Road Reserve playground will begin on Monday 28 October 2024 and be completed by end of March 2025. The new playground will include; Cube play unit Steel slide In-ground trampoline Double swing Log seating Kangaroo rocker Carrousel Log balance trail Blackboard Seating Follow the progress...
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Find it at: Southbank Boulevard, Sheidow Park Southbank Boulevard Reserve in Sheidow Park is scheduled for an upgrade in 2025/26. Local residents will be consulted in 2024/25 with the proposed design. Surrounding residents will be notified via letterbox drop, there will be an onsite community consultation session where draft concepts will be presented for feedback. This consultation will include information on council’s website, a sign...
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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 info...
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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: Perserverence Road, Tea Tree Gully Vista Reserve is being upgraded to a vibrant, welcoming open space that can be enjoyed by the whole community. The project includes playground upgrades including climbing, nature play and sensory equipment. An upgraded basketball court, park furniture and public art will also be delivered. Construction is due to be completed in late 2024. Read more about this one...
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Find it at: Dewer Avenue, Ridgehaven Dewer Reserve at Ridgehaven is being upgraded to a safe, inclusive and welcoming space that can be enjoyed by the whole community. The project includes minor upgrades to the existing local-level playground including an intergenerational play and exercise area. Park furniture, additional lighting, shade structure, drink fountain, landscaping and additional pathways will also be delivered. Estimated completion...
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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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Find it at: Smart Road, Modbury An exciting new development is progressing in Modbury, on the corner of Smart Road and Australia Avenue. Australia Reserve is being upgraded by Council and will feature an inviting playground and lush green reserve space. Architecturally designed two-storey townhouses with sustainability features will frame the park. The Council maintained playground is being installed and includes swings, a climbing net,...
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Find it at: The Esplanade, Semaphore Semaphore Foreshore is set for an incredible redevelopment, which will include a brand new playground (which will replace the existing playground below). The revised Master Plan is open for community consultation until 19 May 2024, but check out some of the concept images below. We are loving the proposed new activity hub (new playground to be built next to this), and water play! To read the Master Plan and...
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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 upgrade is well under way! Fully fenced off park 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...
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Following a petition signed by 350 people and a deputation to Council on 18 March 2024, Council allocated $20,000 towards developing a draft concept design for a skate park in Middleton. The proposed site, identified on Mill Terrace, Middleton has potential to become a hub for users of all ages. Award-winning skate park designers, Convic have been engaged to prepare the Middleton Skate Park draft concept design. Focus group meetings have been...
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West Beach Parks has unveiled a $2.9 million community square and play space.A new public square and open space will be developed on the West Beach coastline, providing facilities for community events, recreation and play, nestled among natural vegetation. Set on the unique coastal precinct of West Beach Parks, Adelaide’s newest community gathering place will include a kiosk, playground, shelter, and other amenities. The Square at West Beach...
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Find it at: Peckham Road, Plympton Park If you live near or visit Plympton Park reserves and love a playground, then this is for you! Playground improvements are planned for Elizabeth Ryan Reserve playground in Plympton Park, including the addition of open space through the purchase of the block next door on Herbert Street! This land was purchased in partnership with the State Government. We think the kids are going to love this! A concept plan...
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