Going on holiday with your family doesn’t just mean sightseeing & fighting over who gets the top bunk in the cabin. It also means discovering some awesome regional playgrounds!
And when we say awesome, we mean it! So many regional towns have gone above & beyond to create amazing playspaces in their towns. Often with the help of Lions Clubs or Rotary groups funding, there has usually been some serious thought put into the type of equipment, plus toilets, shade, bbqs & other little extras.
Often in regional South Australia these great playgrounds are accompanied by something like a pump track, skate park, or oval. So it’s easy to spend a good few hours wearing the kids out! And let’s not forget how good country bakeries are…there is usually one close by!
So before you head off on your next family holiday, have a look at our round up of regional playgrounds below. Don’t forget to rest every two hours when you’re driving – playgrounds are the best way for everyone to stretch their legs mid trip!
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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 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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Adelaide is home to some amazing playgrounds, but sometimes, your kids may have a really intense love for a very specific theme. Most kids do at some point, whether it be dinosaurs, pirates, trains or just wanting to run around and get so damn dirty that you think you may get arrested for stealing sand. Whatever your kid is into, we have scoured the archives and compiled a list of some of Adelaide’s Best Themed Playgrounds for you to...
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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: 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: 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: Bilyara Rd, Tanunda Tanunda Recreation Park received an upgrade with an inclusive playground in 2022 and it is fabulous! Features of the Inclusive Playground include a brilliant double flying fox which includes a seated option which is perfect for the little ones to be included. This was ideal for us as we raced the little kids vs the older kids to determine the family flying fox champion! You will also find in-ground trampolines,...
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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: Mundy Street, Robe Located at the end of the Mundy St in Robe and located right on the foreshore surrounded by grass this playground has a magical view. Robe is a magical place and this fully fenced playground aimed at the under 8s is the ideal spot to let the kids run around whilst you soak in the epic views. Featuring a small climbing tower and slide, plus swings, check this one out on your next weekend away down the South...
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Find it at: Robe Street, Robe Besides the fact that this playground has lots to do for the kids, after an upgrade in 2025 the a BIGGEST BONUS of this Robe playground is that it’s situated right behind Mahalia coffee factory coffee shop. Come for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee and you can sit outside on the deck whilst the kids sneak through the gate and enjoy this play space. Whilst not the most attractive play space we have seen the...
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Find it at: Magpie Drive, Murray Bridge This 2024 built playground up at Murray Bridge is a suburban level playground aimed at the under 10s. The revamped playground features a range of exciting new equipment, including: A dish swing, single swing, face-to-face swing and an adult face to face swing Rocker Trampoline A flying fox Tower combination unit with slides, bride, nets and fireman’s pole Fitness equipment Thanks to the City of Murray...
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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: 23-27 Hill St, Kapunda What a gem of a regional playground this one is! Fully fenced and spacious, with plenty of natural and artificial shade, plus one of the best trains (full sized we might add) we have seen in quite some time. Leo is an old steam engine from the copper mining days of the town, and your train loving kids will be all over this one. There is also seating and a pergola, which is very popular for parties.There are...
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Find it at: 2 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch The redevelopment of Lyndoch Recreation Park, known as the Barossa Park Project includes the upgrade of the existing oval to meet AFL standards, a recreation green/second oval supporting relocation of athletics and a new multi-purpose building comprising a 300-seat event space, commercial kitchen, clubroom, change facilities and gym. New netball courts, playground and family garden, shelters and...
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Find it at: Fife Street, Nuriootpa Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! Play equipment is inclusive, accessible and great for all kids and includes a set of swings, a Liberty Swing, small flying fox, bouncing horse sea saw and of course the train that you can climb up...
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Find it at: Solomontown Beach, Port Pirie Completed in early 2025, this great playground on the foreshore at Port Pirie overlooks our stunning Flinders Ranges. Complete with rubber soft fall for safety and accessibility, fencing, climbing rope ladders, swings, slides, bridges and water pumps, you can now add this to your playground visit list! Part of the Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct Stage 1 upgrade, if you are ever in Port Pirie we highly...
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Find it at: Newman Road, Charleston Adelaide Hills Council have put the finishing touches on this fabulous new playspace at gorgeous Charleston. Coming in at about $180 grand, this has plenty to offer all of your kids as they stop off to stretch the legs during your Sunday road trip. We love the 3 on 3 basketball court (plus adjacent tennis courts if that takes your fancy) as well as the little scooter track that travels around the playground....
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Find it at: Cowell Foreshore Precinct, Thompson Drive, Cowell Cowell Foreshore Precinct underwent a $9 million upgrade in 2023 with the addition of an aquatic playground featuring a Splash Park and Water Slides, a Basketball Court, a Jumping Pillow and increased car parking (including long parks) for all those caravanning families! Cowell is a beautiful coastal town situated on the Franklin Harbour, approximately 490kms (around 5 hours drive)...
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Find it at: Lawrence Street, Kadina With an upgrade in late 2024, Newtown Park is one of our favourites on the Yorke Peninsula with space to please the whole family. Adding on a large (or should I say tall!) addition, anyone who loves a slide will love this park. Accesible public toilets New playground Open grassed area with cricket pitch for ball sports and picnics Large bike track, perfect for all ages and stages Half basketball court...
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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: Elysium Boulevard, Strathalbyn A $2 million leading-edge playground opened in 2024, in the heart of Strathalbyn development, Aurora. The new playground, Aurora Park, is a great addition for families in the $180 million land development that will house more than 300 families when complete. Aurora Park covers more than 5400sqm with an adventure playground and spaces for ball sports, a picnic lawn and native garden with loop track for...
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Opened in 2023, this incredible playground on the Eyre Peninsula is a must-visit, celebrating Barngarla storytelling with stunning First Nations artwork woven into its design. Families will find endless fun in the creative play spaces, from water and sand play to accessible play equipment and exciting climbing structures like the tunnel slide and ropes. With ocean views, picnic spots, free BBQs, and a nearby jetty, it’s the perfect spot for a...
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Find it at: Main Street in Myponga Myponga Nature Playground opened in mid 2018 and was a very welcome addition to the local area. This is another nature themed playground from the folks at Nature Play Landscaping who are behind some of our other favourite playgrounds including the new one at Point Turton The park has lots of wooden and rope climbing features, swings, wooden monkey bars/climbing ladder and a nice big sandpit. A beautiful spot...
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Find it at: Halliday Street, Port Pirie The 2024 updgrade to the Woodward Park nature play area was part of a unique collaboration between Uniting Country SA, Port Pirie Community Kindergarten and Port Pirie Regional Council and was kindly funded through Wellbeing SA’s Healthy Towns Challenge. The play area built by Climbing Tree includes plenty of space for children to climb, swing, run, slide, balance and create their own adventures in a...
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Find it at: 4 Tobruk Terrace, Loxton This park was built in 2015 and has been a firm Riverland favourite for kids of all ages ever since. Little kids will love the toddler play area, numerous swings and smaller slides and older kids will have a great time climbing all over the giant rope tower and the 15m paddle steamer climbing feature (the PS Jolly Miller), zipping down the fast slide, spinning around on the mousewheel, riding the double...
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Find it at: Murtho Road, Paringa (Near Renmark) This fully fenced nature play space in the heart of country Paringa up in the Riverland offers a fabulous space for travellers to stop and explore this beautiful part of SA. Featuring toilets, shelter and seating, plus some creative musical play, it really is a lovely feature in the centre of town. Fantastic work done by LCS Landscapes to get this one together, with plenty of nature play pieces...
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Find it at: Railway Terrace, Karoonda Part of the Mallee Playground Trail (A ripping local initiative linking 3 playgrounds at Karoonda, Wynarka and Wanbi), the space themed Karoonda Playground is an absolutely awesome attraction for the region, making it a must stop for Adelaide families out on a road trip. The star attraction is of course the 3-storey high tower, complete with double tube slide and observation deck area. The playground is...
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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:...
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We stumbled upon this playground purely by chance while taking a drive around the Mount Gambier Lakes Region and definitely had an OH MY GOD HOW DID WE NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS moment. It is a fantastic, fully fenced, HUGE playground with one of the most scenic outlooks in South Australia. Regional towns usually have excellent playground and the Limestone Coast have really outdone themselves with the Valley Lake Playground. As we mentioned, it is...
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