The Best Shaded Playgrounds in Adelaide


Don Moseley Park, Keith

Find it at: Heritage Street, Keith The Don Moseley Park is being redeveloped! The park will be closed, apart from the rotunda and BBQ, from January to June 2025. We are led to believe the famous roller coaster will be retained…..we hope! The new playground will be nature themed and will include water play, a flying fox, raised sandpit, huge 4.2m tall towers, slides, swings, cubby houses and so much more. If you are heading to the states South...

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Largs Bay Foreshore Ice Cream Playground

Find it at: Esplanade Largs Bay The Largs Bay foreshore play space redevelopment in 2024 brought to life an amazing concept which feels like came straight from the imagination of us as kids! This one is a very popular site with local and visiting families and the new ice cream themed playground is sure to make it even more popular. We love when councils and designers think outside the box to create imaginative play areas for the kids. This one...

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Point Malcolm Reserve Playground – Semaphore Park

The awesome Point Malcolm Reserve playground is on Military Road, Semaphore.This one million dollar project was funded by State Government and City of Charles Sturt Council (who are continuing to impress with their amazing open space developments). It’s located in one of the most popular destinations of Adelaide – Sensational Semaphore! Perfect for summer, with the beach a stones throw away, it’s a double date of fun for the...

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Woodlake Reserve West Lakes

Find it at: Frederick Reserve, West Lakes This 2024 built nature playground out at West Lakes is a well crafted suburban size play space, with swings, a small fort and slide, plus an array of nature equipment for climbing and balancing. Plenty of natural shade has transformed this previously barren reserve into a beautiful space for local families. No toilets but you will find a seated shade spot to watch the kids run around and get some...

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Heron Way Reserve, Hallett Cove

Find it at: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, water and sand play, nature play, fitness equipment, shade sales, toilet, seating, shelter and BBQ facilities. The playground is unfenced, and there is a drop down to the rocky beach that parents with fast moving smaller children will need to be mindful of. There is parking close to the playground,...

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Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve

Find it at: Hugh Johnson Boulevard, Sheidow Park The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade is complete and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There’s some great equipment for older kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more. And if that’s not enough...

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Canterbury Drive Reserve Salisbury Heights

Find it at: Canterbury Drive, Salisbury Heights A multi-purpose community space that includes a fully fenced playground, fenced dog park, BMX/MTB track, outdoor fitness equipment plus a basketball and tennis court, this is a fabulous hub for families out north. Canterbury Drive Reserve also includes a small dog park, fitted with a solar picnic setting allowing device charging, plenty of grass for play, a drinking fountain with a dog bowl has...

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Patterson Court Reserve Paralowie

Find it at: Patterson Court, Paralowie A fully fenced, shaded playground in the heart of Paralowie which is perfect for toddlers. With updated play equipment aimed firmly at the under 5s (not to mention the fence keeping them locked in nice and tight), you will also find a huge grassed area which is ideal for kites, balls or whatever activity floats your boat. Featuring a slide, swings and some small climbing structures, the toddles will also...

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Reg Groth Reserve Parafield Gardens

Find it at: Kings Road/Martins Road, Parafield Gardens A good sized suburban playground out north that was upgraded in 2019, this is a delightful spot for locals. The Reg Groth Reserve playspace features quality equipment for the tweens and below, with a nice sized flying fox to boot. Plenty of shade from the mature trees and artificial shade covers, plus a BBQ and nice sized grass area makes this a great party park too. The bonus here is the...

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Semaphore South Foreshore Playground

Find it at: Esplanade, Semaphore South (Opposite Arthur Street) In 2023, Port Adelaide Enfield Council have opened this fabulous $400,000 playground at Semaphore South foreshore. The beauty of this one is the consultation phase invited local kids to draw what they wanted to see in the new playground, with some of the entries inspiring the boat themed elements! How great is that. Don’t forget to check out the fabulous Shelly’s Kiosk...

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The Square at West Beach Parks

Find it at: Hamra Avenue, West Beach West Beach Parks has unveiled a $2.9 million community square and play space. The December 2024 development is a beautiful open space, tucked in the heart of the West Beach Parks precinct on Hamra Avenue.Developed right on the West Beach coastline, the plan includes the space being utilised for community events, recreation and play. They have also retained natural vegetation. Set on the unique coastal...

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Frank Hilton Reserve Maslin Beach

Find it at: Gulf Parade, Maslin Beach Located on the cliff face offering a spectacular 180-degree sea-view, this one is one of the most scenic playgrounds around. The reserve’s large, grassed lawn area is perfect for family activities and from the cliff point you can take pleasure in watching the sun set over one of Adelaide’s prettiest beaches, or study the many rock layers in the ancient cliff-face. Barbecues, shelters, public toilets and a...

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Hastings Park Sellicks Beach

Find it at: Gulf View Road, Sellicks Beach An absolute gem of a suburban playground, with plenty of space (plus shade!) you will find the following here; sandpit and digger multiple slides and swings older playground set with small flying fox BBQ and seating areas large oval and soccer goal skateboard area BMX jumps basketball ring and half court adequate street parking

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RL Pash Reserve, Nailsworth

Find it at: D’Erlanger Avenue, Nailsworth 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...

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Wigley Reserve Playground Glenelg

Find it at: Wigley Reserve, Genelg The incredible upgrade at Wigley Reserve at Glenelg is an outstanding attraction for an already pretty awesome area. Sometimes fantastic photos do a far better job at telling a story and this is absolutely one of those occasions. Check out how good it looks! The old playground is long gone and has been replaced with this impressive looking structure that really does catch the eye as you approach Wigley...

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Hawthorndene Apex Park

Find it at: Watahuna Avenue, Hawthorndene This park is a beautiful leafy, shady spot and great for kids of all ages really. Heaps of space to spread out, play ball games and run around AND it’s fully fenced! Yahoo! The playground features areas for the little people, and the bigger kids with swings, slides, firemans pole, monkey bars, flying fox, see saw and a cute little pretend ‘shop’ area where the kids made pretend...

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Jervois Street Reserve Playground South Plympton

Find it at: 43 Jervois Street, South Plympton Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is up there with Morialta and Glenunga as one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide. Some of the Jervois Street Reserve highlights are: Fully fenced junior playground with lots to keep the little ones happy including double slides, a ‘bird’s nest’ swing, regular and baby swing, sandpit and a water play feature with pump action water...

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Kesmond Reserve

Find it at: Everard Avenue, Keswick We stumbled across this fab little fully fenced playground and found out later that was upgraded in 2024. As it stands 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 by sails in fact, with a number of play areas with a range of equipment to suit most ages. Throw in a fantastic oval, basketball...

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Aldridge Ave Reserve, Plympton Park

Find it at: Aldridge Avenue, Plympton Park Located in Plympton Park Aldridge Ave Reserve is a great little local playground and suitable for the nearby community or if you happen to be in the area. The playground suits toddler and early school age kids but also has 2 sports courts to cater for the older ones. The curly slippery dip was certainly our favourite and was definitely the reason our stay was extended just that little bit longer with a...

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Mitcham Reserve

Find it at: Corner Old Belair Road and Norman Walk, Mitcham This ripper was upgraded in December 2018 and we absolutely love it! The new playground updates are a credit to Nature Play Design and the City of Mitcham with a great mix of the nature play elements alongside more traditional equipment. On the larger side of the park (the Northern side) there is the highlight of the new upgrade to Mitcham Reserve with a double story ‘elf...

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Kapinka Reserve Riverlea

Find it at: Kapinka Parade, Riverlea Opened in April 2024 in the heart of the enormous Riverlea development in Adelaide’s north, this fantastic playground offers something for all ages. It doesn’t have toilets and isn’t fully fenced, however is tucked in the suburbia so that might not be an issue for everyone. A lack of decent coffee nearby was something we noticed, but as the development grows we expect this will change....

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Sherry Park Reserve, Mylor

Find it at: 325 Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor Located near the Mylor Oval, Sherry Park boasts an exciting interactive playground with slides, climbing sections and swings, a ninja obstacle course, and a bike track! We particularly love the stopwatch ninja course with it’s very own slanted steps, rope climb and even a mini sized warped wall!There’s loads of energy to be burnt off here! It’s located right near Mylor Oval with plenty of...

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Protea Reserve Playground, Crafers

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...

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Apex Park Inclusive Playspace

Find it at: Julian Terrace, Gawler The $190k Inclusive playspace at Gawler opened to the public in May 2024, is a fantastic addition to the popular Gawler family hotspot. Chosen by the community, the playspace design derives from the three Rivers that run through Gawler, reflecting upon the importance of water to the area, both past and present. The new accessible walkway represents Para River, connecting the existing two main entrances to four...

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Lameroo Town Centre Playground

Find it at: 58 Railway Tce North, Lameroo (but you really can’t miss it!) If you are on a road trip through the Mallee region, a stop to stretch the legs and have a play at the Lameroo Town Centre Playground (and Dog Park if you have a pooch with you!) is a must. Our eight and five year old LOVED this playground and definitely wanted to stay longer! You’ll find some fantastic playground equipment, shade sails, a pump track next door plus...

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Mile End Common

Find it at: Ballara St, Mile End Mile End Common is just off Victoria Ave and Bagshaw Way, Mile End. Tucked away just off Sir Donald Bradman Drive, it’s a lovely green space with great play equipment for youngsters. With equipment aimed mainly at the over 5s, you will find a large climbing tower with tube side, swings, climbing rope pyramid and in-ground trampolines. There are also plenty of trees and open space to play around on in the...

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