Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track
The Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track on the Yorke Peninsula was upgraded and re-opened in 2019. It’s a great regional playground in this small seaside town, just up the road from the Point Turton Caravan Park, with the beach right in front.
The wonderful nature inspired playspace has […]
[ December 24, 2020; ]
Karoonda Playground
Karoonda Playground, located in the Murray Mallee, is a space-themed playground with an impressive 10 metre, three-level rocket-themed summit tower. The tower is the first of its kind in South Australia and one of only three in Australia.
It also features two tunnel slides ‘blackholes’, a lunar rover buggy, ‘space tether’ flying fox, orbiting carousel, […]
Glenelg’s Wigley Reserve new $1 million adventure playspace and fitness hub has been officially opened on 31 October 2020 by the City of Holdfast Bay.
The brand new playground sits in the north-western corner of Wigley Reserve – just look out for the huge custom-built white shade structure that soars above it.
The previous plastic based playground […]
[ July 4, 2020; 12:00 pm; ]
New Family-Friendly Barossa Adventure Station in Angaston
The new Barossa Adventure Station in Angaston is to be opened on Saturday 4 July 2020. The family-friendly adventure facility features a one kilometre mountain bike trail, flying fox, accessible trampolines, bespoke tower and slide, skate ramps, bouldering wall, half-court basketball, sensory sound forest poles and serene picnic spaces.
The […]
Explore the largest nature-based playspace in Adelaide’s south, at Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
By Brooke Hendry
Parents – load up that picnic basket and get ready for a treat! Wilfred Taylor Reserve, in Morphett Vale, is now open. Families, go in and roam, explore and play at what is now the largest nature-based playspace in the south of […]
Monash Adventure Park – one of South Australia’s favourite family playgrounds.
by Katrina Gogel
A family day out in the Riverland must include a trip to Monash Adventure Park!
Developed by local Monash identity Grant Telfer in the 1960’s, the original adventure-style play equipment was a sight and an experience to behold. For some of the truly amazing […]
St Clair Recreation Precinct Playspace
St Clair Recreation Precinct Playspace in Woodville opened in December 2019.
The St Clair Recreation Precinct has something for everyone of all ages including a skate park, basketball ring, BBQ facilities, table tennis and multiple play spaces.
Located next to the St Clair Recreation Centre (where there’s coffee), you’ll find a fantastic all-inclusive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A $320,000 playground is set to be opened in Thalassa Park in Aberfoyle Park this month, ready for the summer school holidays.
The new playground will be nature play orientated with a tunnel slide, climbing logs, boardwalk and a significant bespoke item from Germany, all designed to keep the kids interested and engaged.
Thalassa Park and Gardens […]
Point Malcolm Reserve Playground
Point Malcolm Reserve playground on Military Road in Semaphore Park has play spaces designed for kids of all ages.
There are climbing frames with a double lookout below joined by a net crossing and big slide. Plus a huge flying fox, nature play areas and equipment for younger kids with some shade sails.
BBQ […]
Unley Oval Hilltop Playground
The City of Unley has opened their new Hilltop Playground at Unley Oval.
The new playground replaces the old pirate ship and is found at the corner of Frederick Street and Trimmer Terrace at the top of Unley Oval. The new play space is jungle themed and includes a 5-metre tower with great […]
Avenue Road Reserve Cumberland Park – Playground Upgrade June 2017
The City of Mitcham’s fun playground upgrade means there’s something to interest all ages
Tucked away on a suburban street in Cumberland Park, this is a great place to go to let the kids run off steam. It’s a fabulous open space the whole family can enjoy and the […]
“Enchanted Garden” Prospect Memorial Gardens Playground Review
Review by Susannah Marks
Shortlisted for the first ever “Australia’s Best Playground” competition this is a beautiful playground with an Enchanted Garden theme and plenty of nature play opportunities. Our playground testers give it the big thumbs-up so if you’re looking for a fenced playground that’s fun for kids of all ages, […]
Sitters Memorial Drive Playground Review
For kids who love to climb this playground is worth a visit.
We found ourselves in Burnside one afternoon with plenty of energy to burn, and we put this playground to the test, having heard it was a lot of fun for keen climbers.
The kids leapt out of the car and raced over […]
Jubilee Park – Modern Playground (beside the Wooden Fort)
Hello big giraffe! This splendid creature stands guard in front of the modern playground at Jubilee Park, Pt Noarlunga, and was introduced when the playground received an upgrade late 2016.
The new equipment that was installed is part of the modern playground area, just outside of the beloved […]
Explore Cobbler Creek Recreation Park’s fabulous kites and kestrels’ themed playground.
Corner of Bridge Rd & Smith Rd, Salisbury East (between Salisbury & Golden Grove) approx. 19 km north of Adelaide CBD.
At Play & Go we do not add playgrounds to our Top Parks & Playgrounds Guide all the time – it’s reserved for the ones […]
Grant Place Reserve
Grant Place Reserve is a new playground which has recently been renovated by the City of Charles Sturt Council. It features play equipment and slides for both younger and older kids, a river bed sandpit, round-a-bout, four swings, a large climbing wall and a little bike track around the perimeter of the park. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jubilee Park, by the Onkaparinga River in Port Noarlunga, is without doubt, the best playground in the south of Adelaide.
A maze of wonderful wooden constructions consisting of multiple layers and levels for kids of all ages. There is no limit to the imagination with this playground – play, climb, explore, hide, slide, swing…the fun and games are endless.
The […]
St Kilda Adventure Playground – castle, slides, flying fox, pirate ship and more! In a word – impressive.
The award-winning adventure playground located at St Kilda definitely lives up to its reputation as a must-visit playground in South Australia.
It’s $3.55M upgrade in 2015 has been given the thumbs up by many families since it re-opened with […]
