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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[ January 28, 2024; ]
The Campbelltown City Council is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of the new state-of-the-art Paradise Recreation Plaza on Wednesday 20 December, providing an exciting and dynamic space for people of all ages, abilities and skill levels to enjoy.
This stand-out $3.9 million facility has been jointly funded by Campbelltown City Council and the Government of […]
[ September 3, 2022; ]
Adelaide’s New City Skate Park is Open
Adelaide’s new $3 million skate park integrated into the Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25) is a facility built for skating, BMX and other wheeled sports from beginner levels to advanced.
City Skate is the largest skate park in South Australia and will be home to local events, skate clinics and some […]
SA Councils Hiking, Cycling & Walking Trails, Parks & Gardens
South Australia has fantastic walking, hiking and cycling trails, parks and gardens plus sporting and community facilities that are maintained by our local councils. These facilities provide space for friends, families and community groups to keep healthy and spend quality time together.
Our social activities, gatherings and […]
Niipu-niipu Wama/Morton Park and Morton Road Sports and Community Hub
The completion of the sprawling, family-friendly park at Christie Downs’ Morton Road Reserve is the latest construction milestone for the Sports and Community Hub.
This park was formally named on 19 October 2021 following community consultation. The Aboriginal name ‘Niipu-niipu Wama’ means ‘friendship park’ in the Kaurna […]
Skate Parks Rejuvenation
Repairs and rejuvenation of the Elizabeth and Munno Para Skate Parks has been planned for expected completion in 2021.
Originally expected to be completed by March 2021, the contractor has been unavoidably detained so the rejuvenation works have been delayed. Stay tuned on the City of Playford Facebook for updates regarding the new commencement date.
The contractors […]
A weekend in Steamtown – Peterborough, South Australia
Located in the beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges, approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Adelaide, is the historic railway town of Peterborough.
by Katrina Gogel
Train buffs big and small will particularly enjoy visiting here. Peterborough (formerly known as Petersburg) is a country town full of beautiful old buildings and is well-known […]
George Whittle Reserve / Prospect Skate Park
Review by Susannah Marks
George Whittle Reserve (aka Prospect Skate Park) features a basketball court, tennis court, skate park, BBQ area and play equipment. It’s been given a facelift recently (see images from JPE Design Studio below) with the park having its official open day this month (20 October 2019 […]
Ridge Park Myrtle Bank
The City of Unley’s Ridge Park has everything you need for a fun family day outdoors. From fabulous play equipment and BBQ facilities to sport courts and wide open play spaces, this area is suitable for all ages.
At over five hectares, Ridge Park is home to a large oval, tennis and basketball/netball […]
