Calling all Adelaide adventurers! The awesome 2024 upgrade RL Pash Reserve in Collinswood is right up your alley. This playground has something for everyone, with a mix of play features, chill zones, and even a fitness area for grown-ups (because sometimes parents need a workout too!).
Here’s what you’ll find.
Colourful mural: A beautiful artwork by a local artist adds a touch of creativity to the space.
Nature play rock climbing mound and slide: Get ready to climb and conquer! This exciting addition is nestled amongst the trees for a natural play experience.
Accessible swings: Fun for all ages, with both a basket swing and a junior swing set.
‘Hanging Rock’ climbing boulder: Older kids can test their climbing skills on this challenging structure.
New fitness equipment: Get your sweat on with the ‘ParkFit’ equipment including leg press, butterfly press, and more!
Picnic shelter and seating: Perfect for family catch-ups and al fresco dining.
Find it at: Churchill Road, Prospect Opened in late August, 2019, George Whittle Reserve is an amazing new space for families in Adelaide's inner North. With a great new skate park facility, fenced mixed use courts, playground, nature inspired climbing area, BBQs and shelter this is sure to be a winner! There is also some fitness equipment, green space and plenty of nearby shade for the summer. Check out the new George Whittle Reserve in Prospect, suited to a wide age range. Take a basketball, scooter or just yourselves to have a look. Images c/o the City of Prospect website and Facebook page.
Find it at: Alexandra Street, Prospect This is a little hidden gem nestled in the quiet suburb of Prospect .This playground is fabulous spot for kids to get lost amongst nature. Surrounded by big beautiful trees and shrubs this park allows kids to utilise the play equipment and encourages imaginative play amongst the nature which includes a pebble dry creek and art bridge. Amongst the nature and play equipment you will also find with some quirky animals positioned around the reserve. These include an owl in the tree, a possum in the equipment area and if you dare to explore you may even find a crocodile in the creek . The play equipment is made with wood and blends in with the parks nature theme. It features a slippery dip, climbing ropes, awesome climbing structures along with a spinning top and swing set ( including baby swing). You will also find a chalk board for the kids to write and draw pictures on ( a nice touch I think ) The reserve also features a half basketball court along with plenty of grass for the kids to let off some steam. Whilst this park has lots of trees to help…
If your kids love to run, climb, slide and burn off some serious energy, MJ McInereney Reserve in West Croydon is one to add to your playground list. With big and little slides, a flying fox, sand and water play, climbing equipment and plenty of space to explore, theres something to keep a wide range of ages busy. When they've conquered the playground, there's also a skate park, basketball and tennis courts for even more active fun. Add in shaded picnic areas, BBQs, toilets and plenty of open space, and you've got an easy spot for a family outing that can stretch well beyond and hour or two. Find it at: Sackville Street, West CroydonGood for: All ages, with loads to keep everyone entertainedBest for: Flying fox, slides, water and sand play, climbing, skateboarding, basketball and active kidsToilets: YesShade: Yes - shaded play areas and sheltered picnic areasFenced: Partly fencedAccessible: Accessible paths and toilet facilitiesParking: Street parkingCafe or food nearby: Plenty of cafes and shops nearby in West Croydon The MJ McInerney Reserve playground space includes: Sand and water play areas Slides, slides and more slides including a very cool, very high, very twisty one Full skate park Basketball A…