Shaded Playgrounds for Sunny Days in Adelaide

Adelaide in summer is H-O-T, but that doesn’t stop our kids from wanting to get out and about to their favourite playgrounds. A shaded playground is always a winner in our books, and shade or lack of, is one of the main topics of conversation whenever we post a playground review. So to make it easy to find a spot with lots of natural shade from trees, or great shade sails over the play area we’ve put together a list of our top picks for shaded playgrounds in Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Have we missed one? We’d love to know about it in the comments below.

Below are what we think are THE BEST shaded playgrounds you’ll find in Adelaide (in no particular order) To find out more about these playgrounds or to find one in your area scroll down.

Playford Alive Town Park Playground

Find it at: Peachey Rd (next to The Stretton Centre), Munno Para This is s fantastic one stop shop for the family during the hot summer months. With something for every member of the family you can’t go wrong! Playford Town Park is a HUGE area opened in June 2015….

Bonython Park Playground

Find it at: Port Rd, Adelaide What a beautiful playground for kids of all ages! Renovated back in late 2012, the Bonython Park Playground has a some very cool features not found in the typical suburban park. Some of the best equipment includes two…

Don Moseley Park Playground, Keith

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?…

Richmond Oval Playground

Find it at: Milner Road, Richmond Updated in 2024 this playground is tucked into the corner of the larger Richmond Oval sports precinct. This modern and engaging play space for kids includes a wide slide, huge swings and trampolines. Older kids will also love the fact…

Shearwater Park Playground, Wynn Vale

Find it at: Shearwater Place, Wynn Vale Shearwater Park Playground was updated mid 2025. This playground is a great mix of nature and play, with sand and water elements that make it even more fun and engaging. There is also a wooden boat and a fun rocking car in the…

Tanunda Recreation Park and Playground

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…

Quentin Kenihan/Rymill Park Accessible Playground

Find it at: Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) Disability advocate, writer and actor Quentin Kenihan has been memorialised with an inclusive playground in Adelaide’s Rymill Park. The $1m play space includes sensory elements, waterplay and features that encourage…

Karkunga Reserve Playground

Find it at: Everard Avenue, Keswick This fab little playground had several upgrades through 2024 and 2025. This place is a fantastic local facility, with a shaded modern playground full of unique climbing areas for the kids to explore. The whole playground is shaded…

Angus Neill Reserve Playground, Seacliff

Find it at: Esplanade, Seacliff Located opposite the tranquil beach that runs between Seacliff and Brighton, Angus Neill Reserve is ideal for large gatherings. There’s plenty of parking available around the park and it is extremely well-maintained. During the warmer…

Cormorant Drive Reserve Playground, Hallett Cove

Find it at: Cormorant Drive Hallett Cove A new playground and reserve has opened at Cormorant Drive down at Hallett Cove and it is very cool (especially for dino lovers) This reserve has an interesting history with a Diprotodon (Giant Wombat) fossil remains found here…

Adelaide Best Playgrounds for Toddlers
When we think of the playgrounds for toddlers we think of one key thing FENCES. Anything else is pretty much a bonus! We also look for swings, toilets and, even better, a nice shaded space. These things are not always possible (why don't ALL playgrounds have fences ALL the way around?!), but check out these playgrounds around Adelaide that we think your kids- and you- will love. Here are what we think are the TOP TEN Toddler Playgrounds in Adelaide. George Jones Reserve Fulham Gardens Hessing Crescent Reserve Trott Park Jervois Street Reserve Playground South Plympton Marshmallow Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub Glover North Helicopter Park North Adelaide Bush Magic Playground North Adelaide Hessing Crescent Trott Park Bush Magic North Adelaide Stanley Street Reserve Marion Keith Stephenson Park Mount Barker If none of those are close enough or not what you're after, here's even more.
Adelaide Ninja Playgrounds
Discover Adelaide's ultimate ninja playgrounds, where adventure meets agility! We love the range of obstacle courses and challenges which cater to all ages and skill levels. There's ninja playgrounds found all over Adelaide and below are the best ones, voted by our in house KiA Ninja Warriors. Whether you're swinging through monkey bars, conquering warped walls, or perfecting your balance on the quintuple steps, these ninja playgrounds guarantee to burn some energy. Heywood Park Unley Park McElligott's Resreve Mitcham Sherry Park Reserve Mylor Pine Reserve Aberfoyle Park Penfold Park Magill Valley Lake Playground Mt Gambier Tarnham Road Reserve Seacombe Heights
Best "Themed" Playgrounds in Adelaide
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 explore. We have them all below, but here are some of our Top Themed Playgrounds; Thorndon Reserve (Birds) Largs Foreshore (Ice Cream) Stanley Street Reserve (Bees) Jubilee Playground Port Noarlunga (Pirates) Kapunda Playground (Trains) Morialta Adventure Playground (Nature) Barossa Adventure Station (Trains) GT Fisher Victor Harbor (Trains) Jack Watkins Reserve Playground (Trains) Scroll down for all the pics and info you will need to tackle your next adventure.