GT Fisher Playground aka Victor Harbor Train Park
*** EDITORS NOTE: This playground is now reopen as of 6 July 2019 after redevelopment. Read more here.
You can’t miss this brightly coloured playground as you drive along the foreshore at Victor Harbor. You’ll find it between the Soldiers Memorial Garden and the Causeway Plaza, just next to […]
[ February 10, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Felixstow Reserve Official Opening
Be amongst the first to experience the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peter’s newest park. Gather your family and friends, and join the fun at Felixstow Reserve for the Official Opening.
From 10am until 2pm they will have a free BBQ, kids entertainment, live music, and more. The new park has been redeveloped […]
Swing into action with West Beach Adventure’s thrilling new addition!
West Beach Adventure has launched a brand new attraction this month – a Giant Swing. Combining the thrill of swinging fast and high through the air with gorgeous ocean views, this activity is sure to get the adrenaline racing.
Wearing the same harness required to participate in […]
[ December 22, 2018; ]
Official Opening of Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park
Help celebrate the opening of Waikerie’s new Water & Nature Play Park.
On Saturday 22 December 2018 the park will be officially opened. There will be a free sausage sizzle and visitors will be the first to try out the park. Bring the family and explore the new surroundings […]
[ December 20, 2018; ]
New playground launch event at West Torrens Memorial Gardens
The new West Torrens Memorial Gardens playground will be officially opened on Thursday 20 December 2018, 11am – 1pm.
Be one of the first to experience this new play space. Climb, swing, balance, explore and create with water and sand.
Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the festivities.
For more […]
New Playground at Mitcham Reserve Opening Soon
Have you been watching the progress of the new nature playground at Mitcham Reserve? It is nearly finished!
City of Mitcham Council consulted the community when choosing a design, and the results overwhelmingly favoured this design which included more nature play and less conventional play.
The playground will feature a mixture […]
The Heron Way Reserve Playground features water play, sandpit, a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, nature play climbing and balance beams.
Upgraded in 2028, most of the playground is under large shade sails, making it the perfect destination for a play date on a sunny day. Located alongside the impressive commemorative space, the park also includes fitness […]
Angus Neill Reserve Playground Review
The new playground at Angus Neill Reserve, on The Esplanade in Seacliff was officially opened in September 2018, and our playground reviewers reckon this beautiful seaside park is well worth a visit.
Review by Susannah Marks
You’ll find Angus Neill Reserve just over the road from beautiful Seacliff Beach. It’s a gorgeous spot […]
[ October 27, 2018; 8:30 am; ]
The Cleland Blitz is fast approaching and Clealand Wildlife Park are looking for volunteers of all ages who would like to help out for the morning giving their much loved park a tidy up and general make-over.
Tasks include weeding, mulching and general gardening duties. This giant working bee is a great opportunity for people of […]
St Clair Cheltenham Reserve Playground | Review
Torrens Road, near the corner of Cheltenham Road, St Clair
The St Clair Playspace was built as part of the huge residential development on the former Cheltenham Racecourse site, and opened in August 2016.
It’s a fabulous playground catering to kids of different ages, and sits beside beautiful wetlands. However, there […]
[ September 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. ]
Onkaparinga River National Park & Onkaparinga River Recreation Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month for September 2018
All are invited to celebrate Onkaparinga River National Park and Onkaparinga River Recreation Park as Park of the Month this September.
These parks offer a diverse range of hiking trails that take you from the rugged Onkaparinga […]
[ September 16, 2018; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
A new nature play space at Weigall Oval will be opened on Sunday 16 September 2018 with a Family Fun Day.
The opening of a new nature play space in the City of West Torrens will recognise the Weigall Oval Trainers Association’s long-standing affiliation with Weigall Oval.
Hon. John Trainer OAM, Mayor, City of West Torrens will unveil commemorative […]
Blackwood Park Treetop Park Adventure Playground
Treetop Park at Blackwood Park has a fabulous rope skywalk, perfect for adventurous kids who love aerial adventures.
This playground is a lovely spot for a play with fun for adventurous kids who love climbing and being up high.
Plus there’s great equipment and a sandpit area for younger ones too. There’s […]
Roy Marten Reserve Playground at Taperoo (near Port Adelaide) is a fabulous play space for every age group.
The Roy Marten Playground is one of our top Adelaide playgrounds. It’s a must visit for locals, and if you happen to be in the Taperoo/Port Adelaide area. We think it’s worth visiting even if you don’t live […]
Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground
In a South Australian first, a new inclusive playground was designed to cater for all ages and abilities and includes elements for a broad range of disabilities. The playground is situated at Hendrie Street Reserve in Park Holme (just behind the Marion Outdoor Swimming Centre) and is a place where children of […]
August Park of the Month – Sturt Gorge Recreation Park
South Australia’s Sturt Gorge Recreation Park is internationally recognised as an area of conservation and geological significance. A beautiful place to explore, the park is a popular destination for mountain bike riding and hiking with an amazing network of new shared-use trails. This month you can […]
East Terrace Glover Playground Review
East Terrace & Wakefield Road, Adelaide | Ityamai-itpina Park 15
Our little playground testers were delighted to have a chance to try out the cool new playground equipment at Park 15 Glover Playground East Terrace. It’s officially open to the public now.
We think the City of Adelaide has done a great job […]
Wilfred Taylor Nature Playground | December 2019
Plans are in place to upgrade and develop a nature playground at Wilfred Taylor Reserve by the City of Onkaparinga, proposed to be completed by December 2019.
The design approach for the nature play space is to move away from the traditional standalone playground and aims to incorporate the wider […]
National Parks South Australia Park of the Month for July 2018
You’re invited by National Parks South Australia to celebrate Kangaroo Island’s national parks and reserves for Park of the Month this July.
Winter on Kangaroo Island is a great time to take up one of the spectacular walking trails on the Island. From Cape Willoughby in […]
Fraser Reserve, Myrtle Bank
Playground Review
A splash of green in the quiet suburban streets of Myrtle Bank, Fraser Reserve is a pleasant place to relax with your small people. It’s right in between Portrush Road and Cross Road, and unless you’re a local, or you were driving through Myrtle Bank you’d never know it was there. […]
Dora Gild Playground upgrade
Playground review by Susannah Marks, May 2018
Dora Gild Playground is tucked away on a quiet street in Clarence Park. With plenty of street parking, and a range of play equipment for kids of all ages it’s a hidden treasure that is well loved by locals.
Since our last review of Dora Gild Playground there have […]
[ May 1, 2018 to May 31, 2018. ]
National Parks SA Park of the Month for May 2018 is Para Wirra Conservation Park
To celebrate Para Wirra Conservation Park as May 2018 Park of the Month, National Parks SA are offering free vehicle entry all month. Go along and check out the park’s new nature play forest and new walking trails, just 15 minutes from Gawler.
Para Wirra Conservation […]
Breakout Creek Reserve in Glengowrie
Breakout Creek Reserve in Glengowrie, a local playground in the City of Marion, was recently upgraded in 2018. The family friendly reserve features a mini bike circuit, nature play elements, a basket swing and a multi-station with a climbing wall, climbing net and slide.
The reserve also features established tress providing a shady […]
Marshmallow Park Playspace | Review
by Susannah Marks
Adelaide’s Marshmallow Park, located on Glen Osmond Road, underwent a major facelift in 2018 and the playground has plenty of great features to offer.
Alongside the more traditional play elements like the swings and slide there are also some interactive nature play elements which are fun for all ages. Marshmallow […]
[ April 29, 2018; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The new Pelzer Park/Pityarilla Activity Hub, including the Marshmallow Playspace, is opening on Sunday 29 April 2018
SEE OUR REVIEW OF THE NEW MARSHMALLOW PLAYGROUND HERE
The City of Adelaide are inviting the public to celebrate the opening of the new Pelzer Park / Pityarilla Activity Hub. Explore the space while enjoying live music, face painting and food […]
The Joe Wells Reserve project in Netley is now complete and ready for play!
Located on Comet Avenue in Netley, the new look play space is the result of a collaboration between Climbing Tree, Dirtwork Landscapes, Netley Kindergarten and the City of West Torrens. A little gem in the hidden back streets, the reserve features a collection […]
Payneham Oval Playground
This is one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide and if you haven’t discovered it, we think it’s well worth a trip. Kids of all ages will love Payneham Oval Playground – there’s heaps to keep them busy and the play equipment is designed to be innovative and inclusive.
Set on the corner of […]
Loxton Pioneer Playground – Riverland, South Australia
Playground Review
If you are in the Riverland, it’s worth making a stop at one of the best playgrounds in South Australia. In the little town of Loxton on the Murray River, you’ll find this gem – the Loxton Pioneer Playground, which was opened in February 2015. It’s full of […]
The mountain bike trails at O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park are suitable for all abilities with trails graded as easy, intermediate and advanced.
You can cycle your way through the park on the bicycle veloway and specific bike trails throughout the park. There are a total of four ‘easy’ trails which are especially suitable for children and […]
Got plans for the weekend? What about taking the kids (or grand-kids) to the playground?
Kicking a ball around at the park and throwing a few snags on the public BBQ? Or grabbing your bathers for a dip in the local pool?
South Australian councils maintain thousands of parks and playgrounds across the State for the enjoyment of […]
