Find it at: Protea Cres, Crafers
One of our favourite little Adelaide Hills playgrounds has had an upgrade!
The Protea Reserve Playground is hidden away at the end of Lesley Crescent in Crafers. It’s by no means the biggest park in Adelaide BUT it’s in such a gorgeous quiet location that it’s well worth a visit. ESPECIALLY in Autumn to see all the gorgeous trees in all their different colours.
New equipment includes a new slide and swings, multi play unit with custom treehouse, balance trail, monkey bars, climbing net, rockers and an accessible spinner.
There is a picnic table and also lots grassy spots to throw down a picnic rug. This spot was MADE for a picnic! There’s still no toilets though, so keep that in mind.
The playground doesn’t have shade sail but there are plenty of tall shady trees around and you might even be lucky enough to spot a koala!
If you need to, stop in at Stirling on the way and grab yourself a coffee and some bakery treats.
LOVE this little park!
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