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NEW TreeClimb in Salisbury | Opening December 2024

TreeClimb Salisbury – Opening December 2024
TreeClimb is opening its newest location at Harry Bowey Reserve, Salisbury Park in December 2024 and bookings are now open.
Following a process of community consultation and building works, TreeClimb’s new nature-based adventure park will bring challenging tree-based challenge courses to residents of the Northern areas of Adelaide.  TreeClimb originally opened […]

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The Glebe Playground | Littlehampton | Review

Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]

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Playford Road Reserve Playground | Newton | Review

Playford Road Reserve in Newton has a brand new playground with lots of activities and accessibility for all.
Review by Claire Davill
Newton has a brand new, huge playground and park tucked away in the backstreets, with accessible features, toddler-friendly equipment, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and toilets.
The centrepiece is a great wooden tower with long […]

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Mick Murphy Park | Nairne | Review

The recently updated Mick Murphy Park offers a fresh playspace in the heart of Nairne in the Adelaide Hills. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Mick Murphy Park received a significant upgrade in 2023. It now offers a great new playground, modern toilet block and fencing in addition to the existing skate ramp. There is a great mix […]

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Anembo Park Playground | Littlehampton | Review

Anembo Park Playground in Littlehampton is a Hills family favourite with play options for all ages and abilities. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
One of our favourite playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills, Anembo Park Playground has a mix of equipment for all ages and abilities. For the young ones, there is a shaded toddler playground with a slide […]

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Davenport Square Playground | Macclesfield | Review

Davenport Square offers a great family play space in the middle of charming Macclesfield. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Davenport square offers a large open space the whole family will enjoy. There are three different play equipment options for various ages. There is an option for competent toddlers, and two other sections with more challenging climbing equipment and […]

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RL Pash Reserve Playground | Nailsworth | Review

[ November 16, 2024; ]
RL Pash Reserve in Nailsworth has recently received an upgrade and now features improved play and gym equipment, a large green play space, picnic seating and BBQ facilities.
Review by Sharon Harrington

This beautiful park in the City of Prospect has plenty of trees for shade, a large lawn area for kids to play, a number of […]

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Stanley Street Reserve Bee Playground | Glengowrie | Review

Stanley Street Reserve Playground in Glengowrie is a cute, very unique bee-themed playground with equipment for a range of abilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This small playground packs a surprising amount of play into such a small area, and there’s lots of really unique features here, all relating to native bees.
The playground is fully fenced, and as […]

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Hamilton Park Reserve Playground | Warradale | Review

Hamilton Park Reserve Playground in Warradale features a super tall tower with long slides and plenty of fun for bike riders.
Review by Claire Davill
Hamilton Park Reserve’s brand new playground features an imposing, tall tower with three tube slides of differing lengths. These are some of the longest tube slides we’ve seen, and you have a […]

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Marion Cultural Centre Plaza | Opening Event 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has reopened after an extensive upgrade, with a community event planned for 26 October 2024.
The City of Marion council has redeveloped the Plaza to become the vibrant heart to their city and to provide the community with a space to get together and celebrate, relax and experience some of the best […]

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Wakefield Reserve l Morphett Vale l Review

Wakefield Reserve in Morphett Vale has had a fabulous upgrade, thanks to The City of Onkaparinga’s community engagement initiative.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Wakefield Reserve is situated on Acre Avenue in Morphett Vale, not far from Southgate Plaza Shopping Centre. It is spread out over a large area, with two separate playgrounds that are connected by a […]

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North Haven to Point Malcolm Coastal Bike Path | Family-Friendly Bike Ride

North Haven to Point Malcolm Coastal Bike Path is a shared bike and walking path along most of Adelaide’s metropolitan coast, and the section from North Haven to Point Malcolm makes for an excellent family-friendly bike ride. 
This is a fantastic family friendly bike ride that passes by multiple parks and playgrounds so there are lots […]

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Semaphore South Foreshore Playground | Semaphore South | Review

Semaphore South Foreshore Playground is right next to the beach but located away from the busy central foreshore, is fully fenced and perfect for younger kids.
Review by Claire Davill

This ocean themed playground is the perfect spot for families who want a quieter seaside playground. It’s less busy than nearby playgrounds and the blue soft fall […]

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Semaphore Beach Playground | Semaphore | Review

Semaphore Beach Playground is a huge playground right next to all the facilities at Semaphore Beach, with great climbing features, toddler-friendly equipment and plenty of shade.
Review by Claire Davill
There’s so much to see at Semaphore Beach, including the Semaphore Steam Train during the warmer months. The playground here is deceptively big, and its location right next […]

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Osborne Foreshore Playground | Osborne | Review

Osborne Foreshore Playground in Osborne is a seaside playground with everything you need – fully fenced, fully shaded, accessible equipment and toilet facilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This playground ticks all the boxes. There’s off-street parking, there’s a toilet nearby, the playground is fully fenced and fully shaded. There’s a variety of equipment, and access to the beach […]

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Jaycee Park Playground | North Haven | Review

Jaycee Park Playground in North Haven is a fully fenced playground with something for everyone.
Jaycee Park is located just south of the North Haven Marina, between Lady Gowrie Drive and the coastal bike and walking path. It’s a fully fenced, fully shaded playground with accessibility features and there’s a toilet and cafe nearby!
Review by Claire […]

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Prospect Gardens - Narnu Wirra Park Playground

Prospect Gardens/Narnu Wirra Park Playground | Nailsworth | Review

Nestled in the backstreets of Nailsworth you’ll find Prospect Gardens/Narnu Wirra Park and a fantastic playground, perfect for playdates, parties or a quick run around after school. 
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Prospect Gardens playground features a variety of play equipment to suit both toddlers and primary aged children, including swings, slides, sandpit, climbing frame, monkey bars […]

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Charlesworth Park Playground | Campbelltown | Review

Charlesworth Park in Campbelltown features a large hidden play space with a shaded playground and lots more!
Review by Claire Davill
Tucked away in the backstreets of Campbelltown is a surprisingly large park with a playground, exercise equipment, tennis court, basketball hoop, cricket nets and even a soccer goal.
The playground is almost fully shaded, and contains lots […]

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Paringa Town Nature Play Area | Playground Upgrade | Open Aug 2024

The town of Paringa, near Renmark is now home to its own Nature Play Area, located in the median strip of the town centre.
Paringa Town Nature Play Area is suitable for children under 12 and the fully fenced play space has been designed with enhanced accessibility features and inclusive amenities.
Children will be delighted with […]

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Windsor Grove Playground | Windsor Gardens | Review

Windsor Grove Playground in Windsor Gardens is a small, fully fenced and toddler-friendly playground with plenty of facilities for little kids.
Review by Claire Davill
The recent installation (2024) of a toilet block nearby means this little playground is perfect for young kids. It is fully fenced, there’s plenty of natural shade and lots of toddler-friendly equipment. […]

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The Square at West Beach Parks | New Community Play Space

West Beach Parks unveils new $2.9 million community square and play space.
Work is about to commence on The Square, a new community space that will provide facilities for community recreation and play and will include a kiosk, playground, shelter, and other amenities.
Designed by Studio Nine Architects, The Square at West Beach Parks is being developed […]

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Knightsbridge Reserve | Leabrook | Review

A major upgrade of the Knightsbridge Reserve playground in Leabrook retains its toddler-friendly nature, with added equipment suitable for older kids too.
Review by Claire Davill
Set in the quiet residential streets of Leabrook, Knightsbridge Reserve is shady and tranquil and a charming, low-key destination, especially for little people. The Reserve has a variety of play equipment […]

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Broadview Oval Playground and BMX Track | Review

Broadview Sports and Recreation Precinct (Yarnta Tutu yarta) includes a large playground with lots of accessible play equipment, a small BMX track suitable for little kids, and all the facilities you need.
Review by Claire Davill
The Broadview Oval playground is partially fenced and well shaded amongst gum trees, and includes some unique equipment. The rail-based “skateboard” […]

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Burchell Reserve and Playground | St Peters | Review

A recent redevelopment at Burchell Reserve in St Peters has brightened up this area with a small playground, accessible features, multi use courts and plenty of facilities.
Review by Claire Davill
Burchell Reserve has undergone a complete redevelopment in 2024, installing a large stormwater drainage system and revamping the old tennis courts and playground. The result is […]

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Spad Street Reserve, Albert Park

Spad Street Reserve | Albert Park | New Playground Now Open

The new playground at Spad Street Reserve in Albert Park is now open.
Works are complete and the redeveloped space at Spad Street Reserve is open for the local community to enjoy. Covering 3000m2 of open space, the new playground features inclusive equipment suitable for a variety of ages and abilities.  There will be an official […]

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Largs Bay Ice Cream Playground

Largs Bay Ice Cream Themed Playspace | Playground Review

Largs Bay Ice Cream Themed Playspace by the Sea – Playground Review.
Children and parents across Adelaide have been ice-screaming for this one: the brand new, long-awaited ice cream themed playground at the Largs Bay Foreshore.
The Port Adelaide Enfield Council has been upping its playground game with a spate of upgrades across the seafront and it […]

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Largs Bay Foreshore Ice Cream Themed Playspace | Playground Upgrade | Open Jun 2024

The exciting new Largs Bay Ice Cream themed playspace is now open! Featuring a giant ice cream and glistening giant cherries, this playspace has a focus on inclusive play equipment and offers plenty of  opportunities for different ages and abilities.
The new playspace will be complemented by the ‘changing places facility’ being constructed in 2024 as […]

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Protea Reserve Playground | Crafers | Review

Tucked away in the residential streets of Crafers is Protea Reserve Playground – a brand new, quiet, nature-themed playground with thoughtful accessibility features and lots to do.
Review by Claire Davill
Protea Reserve is full of natural shade and plenty of wildlife, and the new playground (opened on 2024) reflects that. The central piece of equipment contains […]

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Sherry Park Playground and BMX Track | Mylor | Review

Sherry Park playground in Mylor has undergone a fantastic upgrade and now boasts a ninja warrior course and toddler-friendly playground in addition to the existing BMX track, meaning there’s something for everyone – little kids and big kids.
Review by Claire Davill
Sherry Park sits adjacent to the Mylor oval and is situated right in the middle […]

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Semaphore Foreshore Redevelopment Plans | Have Your Say by 19 May 2024

Take a look through the Semaphore Foreshore revised redevelopment plans and have your say.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has released the revised Draft Master Plan for Semaphore Foreshore for community engagement and they would like you to share your thoughts.
The revised Draft Master Plan has been developed from all of the feedback they received […]

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