Playgrounds with Picnic Areas in Adelaide

Crescent Reserve Playground Edwardstown

Crescent Reserve Playground, Edwardstown

Playgrounds with Picnic Areas in Adelaide

It’s always nice to have an area dedicated to resting and having something to eat or drink in the shade (especially for the adults).

Sometimes the kids want to play at the playground for hours on end and all that playing can make the little ones hungry! These playgrounds have areas suitable for picnics which can include seating areas, park benches or tables and some may have BBQs and shelters too. It’s a great opportunity to make a day-trip out of a playground visit, have a picnic playdate or even a birthday party. 

All of these playgrounds have a nearby toilet as we know this is essential when planning a picnic.

Find Adelaide’s top Playgrounds with picnic areas below:

Allenby Gardens Reserve Accessible Playground

Allenby Gardens Reserve Accessible Playground | Review

Allenby Gardens Reserve Accessible Playground This is a fabulous inclusive playspace set in a family-friendly reserve and a great spot ...

Angus Neill Reserve Playground | Seacliff | Review

Angus Neill Reserve Playground Review The new playground at Angus Neill Reserve, on The Esplanade in Seacliff was officially opened ...

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 ...

Barossa Adventure Station Playground | Angaston

New Family-Friendly Barossa Adventure Station in Angaston The new Barossa Adventure Station in Angaston is to be opened on Saturday ...

Belair Adventure Playground | A Natural Wonderland | Review

Belair Adventure Playground | Belair National Park, Belair by Catherine Leo Surrounded by more than 800 hectares of bushland, the ...

Belair National Park Adventure Playground | Review

Belair National Park Adventure Playground Review Review by Claire Davill The Adventure Playground in Belair National Park is an oldie ...

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 ...

Bowker Oval Playground | North Brighton

Bowker Oval Playground in North Brighton - Review By Claire Davill Tucked away in the backstreets of North Brighton, this ...
Bowman Park Nature Playspace

Bowman Park Nature Playspace | Crystal Brook | Review

Bowman Park Nature Playspace, Crystal Brook Enjoy a picnic and a play at this beautiful new playspace on your next ...
Bridgestone Reserve

Bridgestone Reserve | new reserve opened in Salisbury South | Mar 2017

Bridgestone Reserve, new reserve open in Salisbury South Bridgestone Reserve in Salisbury South officially opened on 31 March 2017. Located ...

Bridgewater Reserve Playground & Heysen Trail | Review

An afternoon at the Bridgewater Reserve Playground and an adventure along the Heysen Trail If you are looking for a ...

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 ...
Burnside Adventure Park

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 ...

Capella Drive Reserve Playground & Skate Park – Hallett Cove l Review

Capella Drive Reserve in Hallett Cove Playground, Skate Park, Bike Track - Review By Jo Parkinson Calling all kids who ...
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Cobbler Creek Recreation Park Playground | Salisbury East | Review

Explore Cobbler Creek Recreation Park's fabulous kites and kestrels' themed playground. Corner of Bridge Rd & Smith Rd, Salisbury East ...

Constable Hyde Memorial Garden Playground | Leabrook | Review

Constable Hyde Memorial Garden Playground Leabrook Review by Susannah Marks 20 March 2019 We are excited that this brand new ...
Cruickshank Reserve

Cruickshank Reserve Playground | Maylands | Review

Cruickshank Reserve Playground Review A lovely shady park with plenty to do for children of all ages. Nestled in a ...
Da Costa Reserve play space Glenelg East

Da Costa Reserve Playspace Redevelopment | Glenelg East | Opening Jun 2021

Da Costa Reserve Playspace Redevelopment Work has begun on the redevelopment of the Da Costa Reserve play space at Glenelg ...

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 ...

Denis Morrissey Park | Playground, Dog Park and a Creek to Explore

Denis Morrissey Park Denis Morrissey Park has something for everyone - play equipment, walking trail, large open space, a creek ...
Dora Gild Playground review by Susannah Marks

Dora Gild Playground Upgrade | Clarence Park | Playground Review May 2018

Dora Gild Playground upgrade Playground review by Susannah Marks, May 2018 Dora Gild Playground is tucked away on a quiet ...
Drage Reserve Riverview Playground

Drage Reserve Riverview Playground | Felixstow | Review

Drage Reserve Riverview Playground - Review Drage Reserve Playground, located in the inner north-eastern suburbs along the Torrens Linear Park ...

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! ...
Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve Playground Review

Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve Matilda’s Playground | Stepney | Review

Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve Matilda's Playground Looking for some green space and a safe, fenced playground for your little ones? Dunstone ...
East Terrace Glover Playground Review by Susannah Marks

East Terrace Glover Playground in Adelaide | Review

East Terrace Glover Playground Review East Terrace & Wakefield Road, Adelaide | Ityamai-itpina Park 15 Our little playground testers were ...
Enchanted Garden Prospect Memorial Gardens Playground Review

Enchanted Garden Prospect Memorial Gardens Playground | Review

"Enchanted Garden" Prospect Memorial Gardens Playground Review Review by Susannah Marks Shortlisted for the first ever "Australia's Best Playground" competition ...
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Fairbanks Drive Reserve | New Playground & Rage Cage | Paralowie

Fairbanks Drive Reserve in Paralowie. The Fairbanks Drive Reserve Playground upgrade in Paralowie has been completed. The new playground includes ...

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 ...

Freedom Park Liberty Playground | Two Wells

Freedom Park Liberty Playground in Two Wells - Review By Claire Davill This is a playground worth the drive from ...
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Fremont Park Playspace Review | Elizabeth Park

Fremont Park Playground Review Corner of Main North Road & Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park Officially opened in August 2020, families ...
Prospect Skate Park Image Credit Susannah Marks

George Whittle Reserve | Prospect Skate Park Review

George Whittle Reserve / Prospect Skate Park Review by Susannah Marks George Whittle Reserve (aka Prospect Skate Park) features a ...
Gladys Mathwin Memorial Playspace

Gladys Mathwin Memorial Playspace | Brighton Oval | Opened Dec 2020

Gladys Mathwin Memorial Playspace A great addition to the Brighton Oval precinct is a new playground, which opened to the ...
Glenthorne National Park- Ityamaiitpinna Yarta Adventure Playground

Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta Adventure Playground | O’Halloran Hill | Review

Discover the Ultimate Adventure at Glenthorne National Park - Ityamaiitpinna Yarta’s Amazing Nature Playground. If you’re looking for a fun ...

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 ...
Golden Fields Adventure Playground

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 ...

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 ...

Gurners Reserve & Playground | Rostrevor | Review

Tucked away beside quiet residential streets is a surprisingly large reserve with a fully fenced, accessible playground, beautiful huge trees ...
Hamilton Reserve - Vale Park

Hamilton Reserve Hidden Code Playground | Vale Park | Review

Hamilton Reserve, Vale Park - Playground with a Secret Message The upgrade of Hamilton Reserve in Vale Park is now ...

Harrogate Recreation Reserve Playground | Adelaide Hills

Harrogate Recreational Reserve in the Adelaide Hills features a playground, toilets and walking tracks. Harrogate is located about 15 minutes ...

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground | Park Holme

Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground In a South Australian first, a new inclusive playground was designed to cater for all ...
Heron Way Reserve Playground Hallett Cove

Heron Way Reserve Playground | Hallett Cove

The Heron Way Reserve Playground features water play, sandpit, a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, nature play climbing and balance beams ...
Heywood Park Adelaide Ninja Playground

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 ...
Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve Playground | Sheidow Park

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve Playground in Sheidow Park - Review by Brooke Hendry Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve in Sheidow Park ...
James Coke Park Review

James Coke Park Norwood | Top playground for toddlers | Review

James Coke Park, Norwood | Review James Coke Park behind Norwood Mall is one of our top picks for playgrounds ...

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, ...
Joslin Reserve Playground

Joslin Reserve Playground | Review

Joslin Reserve Playground Joslin Reserve features a great little playground situated amongst open green space between Third and Fourth Avenues ...
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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 ...
Jubilee Playground Pt Noarlunga

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 ...
Jubilee Way Reserve

Jubilee Way Reserve Playground | Wynn Vale

Jubilee Way Reserve was upgraded in 2019 with new playground equipment, toilets, shelter and barbecue facilities. The 2019 upgrade was ...

Keith Playground | Family Road Trip Stop When Driving Between Adelaide and Melbourne | Review

Keith Playground The Adelaide to Melbourne drive is a long one with around eight hours of driving. However if you ...

Keith Stephenson Park Playground | Mount Barker | Review

Exploring Keith Stephenson Park Playground in Mount Barker. A newly updated playground offers it all - fully fenced, accessible equipment, ...

Klemzig Recreation Reserve Playground | Review

Klemzig Recreation Reserve Adventure Playground Corner of O.G. Road & North East Road, Klemzig The Klemzig Recreation Reserve had a ...
Lobethal Bushland Park Playground

Lobethal Bushland Park Playground | Adelaide Hills | Review

Lobethal Bushland Park Nature Playground - New Play Space Review by Katrina Gogel The new play space at Lobethal Bushland ...

Lochiel Park Playground | Campbelltown | Review

Lochiel Park Playground Review Tucked away amongst native trees and wetlands is a playground with nature play, lots of climbing ...
Loxton Playground

Loxton Pioneer Playground | Riverland, South Australia | Review

Loxton Pioneer Playground - Riverland, South Australia Playground Review If you are in the Riverland, it's worth making a stop ...

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 ...

Marshmallow Park Recreation Hub | Colourful Play | Review 2012

Marshmallow Park has been one of our favourite playgrounds for almost 10 years now. Originally constructed back in the 1960's, ...

Mitchell Park Oval Playground

Mitchell Park Oval Playground The Mitchell Park Oval Playground was upgraded in 2019. Mitchell Park Oval Playground in The City ...

Mofflin Reserve Playground | Elizabeth Vale | Review

Mofflin Reserve Playground in Elizabeth Vale features a huge beehive-themed playground as the centrepiece of this extensive redevelopment. Review by ...
Monash Playground

Monash Adventure Park | Riverland, SA | Playground Review

Monash Adventure Park – one of South Australia’s favourite family playgrounds. by Katrina Gogel A family day out in the ...
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Morialta Conservation Park Nature Playground

Morialta Conservation Park Nature Playground Morialta Playground "Mukanthi" is at the Morialta Recreation Area - Stradbroke Road, Woodforde (see map ...

Morton Road Sports and Community Hub | Christies Downs

Niipu-niipu Wama/Morton Park and Morton Road Sports and Community Hub The completion of the sprawling, family-friendly park at Christie Downs’ ...

Nature Play Space & Kaurna Reflection Area | Kensington Gardens Reserve | Review

Kensington Wama Mukangka/Nature Play Space The new Nature Play Space and Kaurna Reflection Area are now open at Kensington Wama/Kensington ...
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Nature Play Space & Mega Playground | The Domain, Millicent

Explore the Nature Play Space in The Domain at Millicent The new nature play space next to the mega playground ...
Wittunga Botanic Garden Nature Playspace

Nature Playspace | Wittunga Botanic Garden

Wittunga Botanic Garden Nature Playspace - Review Wittunga Botanic Garden's nature playspace is a fabulous space that provides a unique ...
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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 ...

Onkaparinga Valley Road Playgrounds | Adelaide Hills | Review

Four great playgrounds to visit along Onkaparinga Valley Road in the Adelaide Hills. by Katrina Gogel Onkaparinga Valley Road is ...

Orphanage Park | Millswood | Review

Orphanage Park | Millswood by Catherine Leo This popular, leafy playground just behind Tabor College on Goodwood Road is one ...

Payneham Community Centre Playground | Review

Payneham Community Centre Playground Review By Claire Davill Tucked away behind the Payneham Community Centre building is a little playground ...
Payneham Oval Playground Review

Payneham Oval Playground

Payneham Oval Playground This is one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide and if you haven't discovered it, we think ...

Playford Alive Town Park Play Spaces

Playford Alive Town Park Play Spaces for Families The Town Park is Playford Alive’s heart and meeting place. Located in ...

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 ...
Point Turton Nature Playspace and bike track

Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track | Yorke Peninsula | Review

Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track The Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track on the Yorke Peninsula was ...

Polonia Reserve Playground | Croydon Park | Review

Polonia Reserve Playground in Croydon Park A huge, unique, soccer ball themed structure is the centrepiece in the recently upgraded ...

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 ...

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 ...

Richards Park | Behind the Wrought Iron Gates in Norwood | Review

Richard Park in Norwood Richards Park in Norwood is nestled near the intersection of Magill Road and Osmond Terrace with ...

Ridge Park | Open Space, Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation | Myrtle Bank | Review

Ridge Park Myrtle Bank The City of Unley's Ridge Park has everything you need for a fun family day outdoors ...
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Roy Marten Reserve Playground | Taperoo | Review

Roy Marten Reserve Playground at Taperoo (near Port Adelaide) is a fabulous play space for every age group. The Roy ...

Rymill Park Playground | Whizzing Fun

Rymill Park Playground The popular playground in Rymill Park in Adelaide's east parklands was revamped this year and is definitely ...
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Semaphore Park Playground | Point Malcolm Reserve

Point Malcolm Reserve Playground Point Malcolm Reserve playground on Military Road in Semaphore Park has play spaces designed for kids ...
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Shamrock Road Reserve Playground | Hallett Cove

Shamrock Road Reserve Playground in Hallett Cove The playground at Shamrock Road Reserve, Hallett Cove officially opened in December 2019 ...
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Soldiers Memorial Reserve | Victor Harbor Playground Review

Soldiers Memorial Reserve Victor Harbor Playground Review Soldiers Memorial Reserve is a beautifully kept park with everything you could need ...
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St Clair Recreation Precinct Playspace | Woodville

St Clair Recreation Precinct Playspace St Clair Recreation Precinct Playspace in Woodville opened in December 2019. The St Clair Recreation ...
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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 ...

Steamroller Park | Stirling

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Susan Wilson Memorial Playground | Beachport | South Australia | Apr 2021

Susan Wilson Memorial Playground at Beachport in South Australia A new playground has recently opened at the coastal town of ...

Syd Jones Reserve Playground | Firle

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Tea Tree Gully’s New Civic Park Playground is Now Open | December 2016

Tea Tree Gully's New Civic Park Playground is Now Open Editors note: TTG council has listened to the feedback from ...

Thalassa Park Playground Opening | City of Onkaparinga | Nov 2017

A $320,000 playground is set to be opened in Thalassa Park in Aberfoyle Park this month, ready for the summer ...
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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 ...

The Leckie Playground at Mount Torrens | Adelaide Hills | Review

Upgraded Mount Torrens Playground in the Adelaide Hills. by Katrina Gogel The Leckie Playground in Mount Torrens has received a ...

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 ...

Umpherston Sinkhole/Balambul | Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier's Umpherston Sinkhole/Balambul Mount Gambier is full of gardens, and the Umpherston Sinkhole is definitely a unique garden to ...
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Upgraded Point Turton Nature Playspace | Yorke Peninsula | Mar 2019

Point Turton Nature Playspace & Bike Track After works throughout 2017 and 2018, the upgraded Point Turton Nature Playspace is ...

Valley Lake Playground | Mt Gambier

Valley Lake Playground in Mt Gambier Review by Claire Davill This playground in the Valley Lakes recreation area in Mt ...

Victoria Square, Kadina | Yorke Peninsula | Playground Review

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