Adelaide’s Top Parks, Play Spaces, Playgrounds & Reserves
There are so many fabulous parks and reserves around Adelaide, perfect for a catch up with friends or a picnic with the family. All the play spaces we have included below make our Play & Go list of TOP PARKS in South Australia.
Each park has plenty of play options for kids to explore and challenge themselves, shady spots to relax, areas to sit and enjoy a picnic and important facilities such as toilets. Pack a picnic lunch, take a ball and the kids’ bikes and stay all afternoon.
If you know of a park or playground that should be own this list just let us know here or comment below.
Helicopter Park | Glover North Playground | North Adelaide | Review
The Glover Playground North Adelaide, also known as 'Helicopter Park' by many, is an all-time favourite, and it's recently (early ...
Hazelwood Park Playground | Wombat Waterhole | Upgrade Review
Wombat Waterhole Playground in Hazelwood Park is a varied play space set amongst towering gum trees and includes fun features ...
Dunstan Adventure Playground | St Peters | Upgrade Reveal
Dunstan Adventure Playground in St Peters has reopened after a major upgrade and still features a huge super-sized tunnel slide! ...
Golden Fields Reserve Adventure Playground | Golden Grove | Review
The new adventure playground at the extensive Golden Fields Reserve provides a jaw-dropping pair of climbing towers, the longest twisty ...
Penfold Park Playground | Magill | Review
Penfold Park Playground Magill Review by Claire Davill The upgrade of Penfold Park Playground in Magill has really enhanced this ...
Thorndon Park Playground & Reserve | Paradise
Thorndon Park - Hamilton Terrace, Paradise (City of Campbelltown) This is one of the best playgrounds in Adelaide! The bird-themed ...
Tusmore Park | Free Wading Pool, Playground & Creek
Tusmore Park Wading Pool The refurbishment of the Tusmore Park Wading Pool has been highly anticipated by all who love ...
Glenelg Foreshore Playspace | Glenelg | Review
Glenelg Foreshore Playground Review The foreshore of Glenelg has long been a place for visitors and locals alike to visit ...
Burnside Adventure Park Playground | Kensington Gardens Reserve | Review
Burnside Adventure Playground The Burnside Adventure Playground is an award winning playground situated within Kensington Gardens Reserve. {This review has ...
Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground | Review
Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground The Rymill Park playspace has had a complete upgrade and aims to be a ...
Wigley Reserve Playground Glenelg | Review
Glenelg's Wigley Reserve new $1 million adventure playspace and fitness hub has been officially opened on 31 October 2020 by ...
Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace | Morphett Vale | Review
Explore the largest nature-based playspace in Adelaide’s south, at Wilfred Taylor Reserve. By Brooke Hendry Parents – load up that ...
Kurangga Park BMX Track | Adelaide
Kurangga Park BMX Bike Track For some families, it's not as easy (or safe) for kids to just jump on ...
Apex Park Playground Burbridge Road | Review
Apex Park Playground, on Burbridge Road, West Beach The Apex Park Playground has always been a popular one and is ...
Heywood Park Ninja Obstacle Course – A Playground for Older Kids | Review
Heywood Park Mini Ninja Playspace Review A unique playground designed for older kids which offers challenging fun. Heywood Park's new ...
Felixstow Reserve | Natural Playspace | Review
Felixstow Reserve Review by Susannah Marks The first thing that impressed me about Felixstow Reserve was the tranquility. Not in ...
MJ McInerney Reserve Playground | West Croydon | Review
MJ McInerney Reserve at West Croydon - Review by Carla Caruso The play space at MJ McInerney Reserve in West ...
Roy Marten Reserve Playground | Taperoo | City of Port Adelaide Enfield | Review
Roy Marten Reserve Playground at Taperoo (near Port Adelaide) Military Road & Wandana Terrace, Taperoo (car park and entrance on ...
Marshmallow Park Playspace Adelaide | Playground Review
Marshmallow Park Playspace | Review by Susannah Marks Adelaide's Marshmallow Park, located on Glen Osmond Road, underwent a major facelift ...
The Gums Reserve – Tranmere | Top Adelaide Playground | Review
The Gums Reserve Tranmere Review What a great park for a BBQ or a picnic with friends. The many Gum ...
Jubilee Park – Modern Playground | Port Noarlunga
Jubilee Park - Modern Playground (beside the Wooden Fort) Hello big giraffe! This splendid creature stands guard in front of ...
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park New Playground & Pedler’s Paddock Bike Trails | Review
Cobbler Creek Playground Review Cobbler Creek Recreation Park has had a huge revamp and as part of the $1M upgrade ...
North Adelaide Playground (Bundey’s Paddock) | Review
North Adelaide Playspace Review aka Bundey’s Paddock / Tidlangga (Park 9) Playspace by Susannah Marks The North Adelaide Playspace is ...
Jervois Street Reserve Playground | South Plympton
Jervois Street Reserve in South Plympton After two years of community consultation with local residents, schools and other community groups, ...
Goolwa Nature Playground | Fun by the River | Playground Review
Goolwa Nature Playground Review Bristow Smith Reserve | Barrage Road, Goolwa South by Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide The lovely ...
Glenunga Hub | Water Play for Little Ones | Playground Review
Glenunga Hub Playground Review by Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide The lovely ladies of Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide have ...
Orphanage Park | Millswood | Review
Orphanage Park | Millswood by Catherine Leo This popular, leafy playground just behind Tabor College on Goodwood Road is one ...
Princess Elizabeth Playground | South Terrace Adelaide | Review
Princess Elizabeth Playground We have visited the upgraded Princess Elizabeth Playground a few times now, and we can easily say ...
Linear Park Reserve (Waterfall Creek) | Nature Play Space | Hallett Cove | Review
Linear Park Reserve Playground - (Waterfall Creek), Hallett Cove The Linear Park (Waterfall Creek) Reserve in Hallett Cove was upgraded ...
Hart’s Mill Playground | Fun at The Port
Hart's Mill Playground The Hart's Mill precinct at Port Adelaide includes a fantastic fully-fenced play space with equipment for kids ...
Virginia Community Playground | A Little Gem in Virginia
Virginia Community Playground, Virginia, South Australia by Catherine Leo Strangely enough, this gem of a playground at Virginia (about 30kms ...
APEX Park Hawthorndene | A Foothills Favourite | Review
Apex Park Playground | Watahuna Drive, Hawthorndene by Catherine Leo You’d be hard-pressed to find a Mitcham Hills parent who ...
Princess Margaret Playground | A Black Forest Favourite | Review
Princess Margaret Playground | Byron Rd & Canterbury Tce, Black Forest by Catherine Leo If your child is like mine ...
Bush Magic Playground North Adelaide | An Oldie but a Goodie
Bush Magic Playground North Adelaide The Bush Magic Playground in North Adelaide, just next to the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, is ...
Adventure on South Terrace | Glover Playground Review
South Terrace Glover Playground | Review 2013 The South Terrace Glover Playground in Adelaide has recently had an upgrade. It ...
Jubilee Park | Wooden Fort Adventure Playground | Port Noarlunga
Jubilee Park, by the Onkaparinga River in Port Noarlunga, is without doubt, the best playground in the south of Adelaide ...
Bonython Park | Nature Activity Hub & Play Space | Playground Review
Bonython Playspace Playground Review Bonython Park was officially opened on 16 December 2012 and is a hugely popular destination for ...
St Kilda Adventure Playground | Castle, Slides, Flying Fox, Pirate Ship & More! | Review
St Kilda Adventure Playground - castle, slides, flying fox, pirate ship and more! In a word - impressive. The award-winning ...
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