Ramsay Place Nature Play Area, Noarlunga
The Ramsay Place Nature Play Area includes sculptural landscape features, stepping stones, a rain garden, two hill slides, and opportunities for water play.
The raingardens in Ramsay Place were an integral part of the Ramsay Place Masterplan and Place Making project. The Northern Amphitheatre of Ramsay Place was redeveloped creating a nature play […]
Jervois Street Reserve in South Plympton
After two years of community consultation with local residents, schools and other community groups, the City of Marion officially opened the Jervois Street Reserve park and playground in 2016.
A quick look at what you’ll find here:
Toddler/Junior nature based playground (0-5 years): fully fenced, sand play, water play, slides, swings.
Older […]
An afternoon at the Bridgewater Reserve Playground and an adventure along the Heysen Trail
If you are looking for a free, enjoyable activity which gets the kids outdoors exploring for a couple of hours in the Adelaide Hills, then stop at the Bridgewater Mill.
The Bridgewater Playground
The playground has just undergone a transformation which was completed in […]
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month for June is Flinders Ranges National Park, about 5 hours drive north of Adelaide.
Each month, Nature Play SA in partnership with the Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources showcases one of SA’s beautiful National Parks.
This is definitely not a day visit, so plan ahead, stay for a few days and […]
Goolwa Nature Playground Review
Bristow Smith Reserve | Barrage Road, Goolwa South
by Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide
The lovely ladies of Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide have written another fantastic review – this time for the great new Nature Playground down at Goolwa. See what they have to say here…….
Great, just great!
We have been to around 600 destinations […]
Glenunga Hub Playground Review
by Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide
The lovely ladies of Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide have given the newly refurbished play space at the Glenunga Hub, a thumbs up for little ones. They have recently reviewed this new playground and shared their thoughts below. Play & Go have also visited the play space […]
[ January 11, 2016; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
Imagination Playground Family Playspace
Be prepared to get wet in this outdoor free play event.
Supported by OPAL. Be sun safe: no hat, no play. If extreme heat, playspace will be held indoors.
No bookings necessary.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the City of Charles Sturt website.
What: Imagination Playground Family Playspace
When: Monday 11 January 2016 | 9.30 am […]
Nature’s Playground at the Adelaide Zoo – Review
Adelaide Zoo is one of our favourite Play and Go places to visit, and for kids there’s also the fabulous Nature’s Playground to enjoy too.
As you enter the Zoo, the Nature’s Playground is only a short walk from the entrance – just head to the left towards the Reptile […]
Nature’s Playground at Adelaide Zoo
Take a walk on the wild side and experience the Nature’s Playground at Adelaide Zoo. Have fun with nature inspired play equipment suitable for all abilities.
The play space is a wonderful environment where visitors of all ages can let their imaginations run wild, have fun, challenge themselves and explore the natural world.
The […]
Orphanage Park | Millswood
by Catherine Leo
This popular, leafy playground just behind Tabor College on Goodwood Road is one of those real winners for all ages. “Everyone can have fun” said my 10 year old as he explored all corners of it, with his 3 & 8 year old brothers.
Some of the standout features for me […]
Australia’s first world class Aerial Adventure Park is set to launch in Adelaide in November 2015.
The MegaAdventure Aerial Park is situated at Adelaide Shores in West Beach. It is a collaboration over the last two years between the MegaAdventure Group and Adelaide Shores which has brought this project to South Australia and is a wonderful […]
Steamroller Park in Stirling
Steamroller Park is a very popular playground near the entrance to Stirling’s main street after you exit the freeway.
Review by Catherine Leo
The fully-fenced playground is part of a larger, leafy corner park with a rotunda, park benches and BBQs. There’s also plenty of shops and cafes to grab a coffee nearby (try […]
The St Kilda playground has been going through a huge redevelopment over the past year. Here is an update from the City of Salisbury’s Facebook Page on 1 August 2015:
A new kingdom is being established at St Kilda!
Preliminary works are now underway to build a 14-metre tall Castle at the St Kilda Playground – which is […]
The St Kilda playground has been going through a huge redevelopment over the past year. Here is an update from the City of Salisbury’s Facebook Page on 28 July 2015:
St Kilda Playground’s new look Volcano is just weeks away from completion!
Regular visitors to the playground would be aware the Volcano has been closed to the public […]
Campbelltown Library & Nature Play Area | 171 Montacute Rd, Newton
by Yasmin of Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide
A friend introduced me to Story Time at Campbelltown library today. On at 10am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (current as of June 2015).
For the littlies there is also Wriggle & Giggle Nursery Rhyme and Baby Games on […]
A new nature playground at Adelaide Zoo is expected to be completed by December 2015, ready for the Summer holidays.
Zoos SA and Variety SA, two of South Australia’s most iconic not-for-profit organisations, have joined forces to create an interactive and inclusive playground at Adelaide Zoo.
The Nature’s Playground development has been designed to cater for all […]
Playford Alive Town Park Play Spaces for Families
The Town Park is Playford Alive’s heart and meeting place. Located in the Town Centre, it is close to community, retail and educational facilities. The park is a place where families and friends can come together and celebrate their culture – a space within which people from all […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
Interactive Playspace in Hindmarsh Square
Tucked away in the North West corner of Hindmarsh Square is a unique interactive playspace featuring concrete and steel sculptures designed for exploring, climbing and encouraging imagination.
Children can make up games and stories, have little competitions, play chase or any number of games their creative minds come up with.
The giant sized […]
The St Kilda playground has been going through a huge redevelopment over the past year. Here is an update from the City of Salisbury’s Facebook Page on 12 March 2015:
Come down to St Kilda Playground and check out our new 25-metre bouncy boomerang!
The completion of the boomerang marks the end of Stage 1A of the […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
Princess Elizabeth Playground
We have visited the upgraded Princess Elizabeth Playground a few times now, and we can easily say it deserves a place in our top parks and playgrounds list.
This is a modern playspace combining active, sensory and nature play opportunities. The Adelaide City Council hope the playground will become a place for children to […]
Linear Park Reserve Playground – (Waterfall Creek), Hallett Cove
The Linear Park (Waterfall Creek) Reserve in Hallett Cove was upgraded in 2014 to create a wonderful, natural play space.
Located on Slade Crescent within Linear Park Reserve, this area is a wonderful spot to set off exploring amongst the trees and rocks.
Nature Play Elements
The new playground includes some fabulous […]
Victoria Park Fitness Trails
Along the Park Lands Trail in the north west area of Victoria Park, a short stroll from Hutt Street, is a linear fitness trail numbered from 1 to 8 incorporating multiple exercise elements. From sit ups to hurdles, the ‘Sweat Course’ has permanent outdoor fixtures suitable for a range of abilities and […]
A new online booking system for entry, camping and accommodation is being rolled out in South Australia’s national parks.
Families wishing to visit Innes National Park or Mount Remarkable National Park can go to the Parks SA website (www.parks.sa.gov.au) to pay park entry fees, choose a campsite, book and pay for camping or accommodation.
The system is […]
Hart’s Mill Playground
The Hart’s Mill precinct at Port Adelaide includes a fantastic fully-fenced play space with equipment for kids of all ages.
You can’t miss this brightly coloured modern play equipment in yellow, which is juxtaposed aside the historic Hart’s Mill buildings.
You’ll find reminders of the longest continuously serving flour mill in South Australia (which operated from […]
Re-opens Sunday 29 April 2018. CLICK HERE for the new Marshmallow Park Playground
Editor’s Note April 2018: Marshmallow Park has been closed over the past year for redevelopment. The playground has been re-developed and the surrounding area turned into a new activity hub – the new Pelzer Park/Pityarilla Activity Hub. SEE DETAILS HERE
One of Adelaide’s favourite […]
[ July 20, 2014; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Opal and City of Playford are celebrating the opening of the Jo Gapper Activity Park at Hillbank on Sunday 20 July 2014. The park has undergone renovations to include walking trails and a new dog park, so bring the whole family and explore the upgraded surroundings. Don’t forget your walking shoes!
The day includes:
guided walks on […]
Explore Adelaide’s creeks
Kids are drawn to creeks. They love exploring this wonderful play space – with or without water.
Winter, especially when we’ve had rain, is a wonderful opportunity to explore the creeks with running water. When we go camping, our kids can literally spend all day in a creek, collecting rocks and sticks, looking for […]
Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae
Review by Catherine Leo
The Waite Arboretum is part of the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus in Urrbrae. It’s a wonderful spot to have a rambling walk with your youngsters of all ages and is open free to the public every day of the year except those of extreme fire danger.
Spread over 30 hectares, […]
