Find it at: Corner Canterbury Terrace and Byron Road, Black Forest
Princess Margaret Playground, Black Forest, is fully fenced, has lots of grassed area to plonk your picnic rug on and offers bbq facilities too. Awesome for families with kids from 0-5years, especially those with young toddlers and an older child as there is something for a range of ages (up to about 9years) plus plenty of space for a soccer game etc. The smaller kids will love the climbing frame with small slide, a number of climbing areas and soft fall underneath.
There are numerous swings – including the full enclosed/twin swing – a larger slide for bigger kids, rockers and a ‘spinner’. Our kids also loved the sand pit with climbing castle and secured sand scoops for plenty of fun.
Princess Margaret Playground has good, clean toilets, plenty of seating and kids will enjoy the shady parts too. A great place to kick the footy, have a picnic, run around and soak up our beautiful Adelaide weather. You will find public transport close by, or plenty of parking if you choose to drive. The train line runs directly behind the playground area so kids who love trains will be entertained and safe in this fully fenced train watching park! There are also a couple of good coffee shops just up the road – perfect for you to enjoy while the kids play.
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