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Charleston Playground | Adelaide Hills | Review

Charleston Playground in the Adelaide Hills has shady picnic areas, is fully fenced and has lots of fun features including cow statues!
Review by Claire Davill
Charleston Playground’s most recent major upgrade resulted in a fun, wooden, whimsical play space in this small Adelaide Hills town. There’s plenty here to keep everyone occupied, and it makes a […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Claire Davill
Completed in January 2024, the transformation from paddock to large park has been incredible. There are facilities here to keep you occupied for the whole day, including a playground, nature play area, fitness zone, ball […]

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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 to climb and all the facilities you need.
Review by Claire Davill
Gurners Reserve in Rostrevor is definitely a hidden gem. It’s quiet, shaded, and has plenty to offer. Best of all, the playground is fully fenced […]

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Paradise Recreation Plaza | Skate Park & Playground | Review

Paradise Recreation Plaza 2023 Upgrade Review
The newly-upgraded skate park at Paradise now boasts a pump track, BMX track, parkour zone and lots of play equipment to keep kids busy and challenged in all sorts of ways.
Review by Claire Davill
The new play area sits between Darley Road (across from the Paradise Interchange) and the Torrens Linear […]

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Pine Reserve Playground | Aberfoyle Park | Review

Pine Reserve Playground in Aberfoyle Park has had an upgrade!
Review by Brooke Hendry
Have you ever lived in an area for years and not realised that you had an absolute treasure of a playground literally around the corner?
This is what has happened to us. How did we not know about Pine Reserve Playground in Aberfoyle Park? We’ve […]

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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 Polonia Reserve playground, and it’s one of the best climbing structures we’ve ever seen.
Review by By Claire Davill
Polonia Reserve playground opened to much fanfare in August 2023, and the fanfare is well-deserved. This is a fantastically […]

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Hedgerow Reserve Playground | Gulfview Heights | Review

Hedgerow Reserve Playground in Gulfview Heights.
Review by Claire Davill
The City of Salisbury has upgraded the reserve at the end of Hedgerow Drive and the playground has some excellent equipment for all ages, with fantastic options for toddlers and climbing options for bigger kids.

Perched on a hillside at the end of the street, and surrounded by […]

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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 a custom-built play tower, climbing net, nest swing, carousel, flying fox and water play area.
There’s also a shared basketball court and tennis court, large grassed areas for picnics and games, public toilet facilities, and of course the all-new […]

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McConnell Avenue Reserve | Marino

Visit the refurbished play area at McConnell Avenue Reserve at Marino.
The McConnell Avenue Reserve boasts stunning coastal views along with numerous sports drawcards such as a tennis court, basketball court, netball ring and room to ride a bike.  There is an undercover seating area and a BBQ, plus there is also plenty of open lawn […]

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Cowell Lions Park – Water Park & Playground | Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

[ March 11, 2023; ]
Cowell water park featuring free outdoor water slides and splash zone.
Situated within the redeveloped Cowell Foreshore precinct, Cowell Water Park is a free outdoor water play area featuring two water slides and a water splash zone with splash bucket.  The park also has an inflatable pillow, playground, skate park and a full sized basketball court.

Opened […]

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Penfold Park Playground | Magill | Review

Penfold Park Playground Magill 
Review by Claire Davill
The upgrade of Penfold Park Playground in Magill has really enhanced this wonderful park in the foothills of Adelaide. This is a huge, semi-shaded playground where a variety of challenges awaits, and there are many facilities to make this park an all-day destination.
The new central climbing tower at Penfold Park […]

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Thorndon Park Playground & Reserve | Paradise

Thorndon Park – Hamilton Terrace, Paradise (City of Campbelltown)
This is one of the best playgrounds in Adelaide! The bird-themed designed play space of Thorndon Park is huge, has something for everyone, and is surrounded by facilities.
Reviw by Claire Davill
This playground has it all – swings, flying fox, trampolines, climbing, cubby tower lookout, water play, sand […]

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Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park | Review

Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park Playground Review
By Claire Davill
Whether you’re making a short stop during a Riverland road trip, or staying at Waikerie for longer, the riverfront playground ticks all the boxes for play. From fully-fenced, fully-shaded equipment, to water play and nature play, plus ample picnic facilities and nearby toilets, there’s a lot on offer […]

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Point Malcolm Reserve Playground | Semaphore Park | Review

Point Malcolm Reserve Playground in Semaphore Park
Review by Claire Davill
Upgraded in 2017, Point Malcolm Reserve is a huge space with multiple playground areas, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas and there’s a wonderful beach just over the dunes.
Point Malcolm Reserve is located between Military Road and the beach at Semaphore Park, just south of Fort […]

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Robertson Street Reserve Traffic Education Park & Playground l Reynella l Review

Robertson Street Traffic Education Park in Reynella
Stop, look, listen… and go to Robertson Street Traffic Education Park! It’s the perfect place to teach young children about road rules and traffic safety.
Review by By Jo Parkinson
Tucked away in a quiet street in Reynella, south of Adelaide, the City of Onkaparinga have provided a miniature ‘road’ for […]

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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 equipment, swings, playing fields and picnic facilities.
By Claire Davill
Lochiel Park Green Village in Campbelltown is an oasis surrounded by native forest, wetlands, public art and the River Torrens. At one end of the village, away from […]

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Launer’s Reserve Playground | Rostrevor | Review

Launer’s Reserve Playground in Rostrevor
By Claire Davill
Head down a small pathway between two houses in Rostrevor to discover a huge hidden park, tucked away with plenty of space to run and play.
Launer’s Reserve sits in the middle of a large suburban block, surrounded by backyards and only accessible by two footpaths, from Gulfview Drive or […]

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Oaklands Recreation Plaza | Oaklands Park

Oaklands Recreation Plaza
Oaklands Recreation Plaza has all the facilities to make it the perfect place to take the whole family and spend a few hours.
There is something to do for all ages at Oaklands Recreation Plaza.  Young riders can test their skills on the purpose-built roadway which is suitable for bikes, trikes and scooters.  Confident riders […]

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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 love to skate, scoot and ride…  the newly upgraded Capella Drive Reserve Playground is now complete and ready to check out!
The City of Marion’s Capella Drive Reserve Playground in Adelaide’s south is the perfect place to go […]

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Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve, Sheidow Park

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve | Sheidow Park

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve in Sheidow Park received a $1.6 million dollar upgrade and was officially opened to the public on Sunday 28 August 2022 by the Mayor of Marion, Kris Hanna and the South Australian Minister for Planning, the Hon Nick Champion MP.
The reserve has so much offer to offer families – take your […]

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Bowker Oval Playground | North Brighton

Bowker Oval Playground in North Brighton – Review
By Claire Davill
Tucked away in the backstreets of North Brighton, this newly-installed playground has plenty to keep kids entertained – but the facilities surrounding the playground are what really makes it stand out.
Installed in July 2022, the Bowker Oval Playground features a variety of play equipment including plenty […]

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Rage Cage | Sport & Recreational Complex | Paralowie

Rage Cage – a Sport & Recreational Complex in Paralowie
The Rage Cage has opened at Fairbanks Drive Reserve in Paralowie in time for the last week of the July school holidays.
What is a Rage Cage?  It is an all ages, all-in-one permanent outdoor sport and recreational complex that is designed to incorporate a variety of […]

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Syd Jones Reserve Playground | Firle

Syd Jones Reserve Playground in Firle | Review
By Claire Davill
From hills and holes to bouncing and bouldering, Syd Jones Reserve playground is a hidden gem in the eastern suburbs.
Hidden away in a quiet residential area of Firle, Syd Jones Reserve playground has a lot to offer. The central play area contains a big climbing frame […]

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