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.
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Helicopter Park | Glover North Playground | North Adelaide | Review
![Hazelwood Park Playground wombat waterhole](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wombat-waterhole17-150x150.jpg)
Hazelwood Park Playground | Wombat Waterhole | Upgrade Review
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Dunstan Adventure Playground | St Peters | Upgrade Reveal
![Golden Fields Adventure Playground](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Golden-Fields-Playground91-150x150.jpg)
Golden Fields Reserve Adventure Playground | Golden Grove | Review
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Penfold Park Playground | Magill | Review
![Thornton park playground huge slide](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thorndon-park-playground17-1-150x150.jpg)
Thorndon Park Playground & Reserve | Paradise
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Tusmore Park | Free Wading Pool, Playground & Creek
![Glenelg foreshore playground](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Glenelg-foreshore-playground14-150x150.jpg)
Glenelg Foreshore Playspace | Glenelg | Review
![Burnside Adventure Park](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Burnside-Adventure-Park-150x150.jpg)
Burnside Adventure Park Playground | Kensington Gardens Reserve | Review
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Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground | Review
![wigley reserve glenelg playground](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wigley-reserve-glenelg-playground-0-150x150.jpg)
Wigley Reserve Playground Glenelg | Review
![wilfred taylor playground](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wilfred-taylor-playground10-150x150.jpg)
Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace | Morphett Vale | Review
![kurangga BMX bike track](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kurangga-BMX-Park14-150x150.jpg)
Kurangga Park BMX Track | Adelaide
![Apex Park Burbridge Rd](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Apex-Park-Burbridge-Rd-14-150x150.jpg)
Apex Park Playground Burbridge Road | Review
![Heywood Park Adelaide Ninja Playground](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Heywood-Park-Adelaide-Ninja-Playground35-150x150.jpg)
Heywood Park Ninja Obstacle Course – A Playground for Older Kids | Review
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Felixstow Reserve | Natural Playspace | Review
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MJ McInerney Reserve Playground | West Croydon | Review
![roy marten playground taperoo](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/roy-marten-playground-taperoo48-150x150.jpg)
Roy Marten Reserve Playground | Taperoo | Review
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Marshmallow Park Playspace Adelaide | Playground Review
![The Gums Review](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170609-susannah-gums-reserve-tranmere-review-9-2-150x150.jpg)
The Gums Reserve – Tranmere | Top Adelaide Playground | Review
![jubilee playground giraffe](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jubilee-playground-giraffe-150x150.jpg)
Jubilee Park – Modern Playground | Port Noarlunga
![cobbler creek playground tyre swing](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cobbler-creek-1-150x150.jpg)
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park New Playground & Pedler’s Paddock Bike Trails | Review
![north-adelaide-playground-9](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/north-adelaide-playground-9-150x150.jpg)
North Adelaide Playground (Bundey’s Paddock) | Review
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Jervois Street Reserve Playground | South Plympton
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Goolwa Nature Playground | Fun by the River | Playground Review
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Glenunga Hub | Water Play for Little Ones | Playground Review
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Orphanage Park | Millswood | Review
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Princess Elizabeth Playground | South Terrace Adelaide | Review
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Linear Park Reserve (Waterfall Creek) | Nature Play Space | Hallett Cove | Review
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Hart’s Mill Playground | Fun at The Port
![](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Cath-Leo-Virginia-Playground-150x150.jpg)
Virginia Community Playground | A Little Gem in Virginia
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APEX Park Hawthorndene | A Foothills Favourite | Review
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Princess Margaret Playground | A Black Forest Favourite | Review
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Bush Magic Playground North Adelaide | An Oldie but a Goodie
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Adventure on South Terrace | Glover Playground Review
![Jubilee Playground Pt Noarlunga](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Jubilee-Playground-Pt-Noarlunga-1-150x150.jpg)
Jubilee Park | Wooden Fort Adventure Playground | Port Noarlunga
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Bonython Park | Nature Activity Hub & Play Space | Playground Review
![Slides St Kilda Adventure Playground Adelaide](https://playandgo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/St-Kilda-Playground6-1-150x150.jpg)
St Kilda Adventure Playground | Castle, Slides, Flying Fox, Pirate Ship & More! | Review
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