Ride the Semaphore Steam Train during the April school holidays.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a wonderful 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along the coastline and features open carriages pulled along behind a steam engine, offering great views of the foreshore.
April School Holiday Operating Times:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and [β¦]
McLauchlan Road Playground in Windsor Gardens is fully fenced, packed with features and surrounded by native landscaping.
Review by Claire Davill
Windsor Gardens has a new playground in the small and quiet McLauchlan Road Reserve, and while small, itβs packed with equipment for toddlers and older kids. The playground is fully fenced and there are some accessible [β¦]
The Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Hahndorf has a shady toddler-friendly playground that older siblings will enjoy too.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in Hahndorf for the day, make sure you check out the lovely playground at the top of the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. It has been well-designed with toddlers and young kids in mind [β¦]
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Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia
An exciting introduction to art for children and their families, enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery [β¦]
An updated playground located at a family favourite beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is a favourite beach for families on the Southern Coast. Located 80km from Adelaide, it is the perfect destination for a day trip.
The playground is located on the southwestern corner of the bay, near the [β¦]
Oak Folk is a nature-inspired playgroup at the leafy Uraidla Showgrounds and offers a two hour sensory play experience.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If youβre looking for a playgroup that takes things outdoors and keeps the kids busy β then make sure to check out Oak Folk Nature Inspired & Sensory Playgroup. Set among the base of [β¦]
The MiniBOUNCE Zone at Marleston is the ideal space for little movers five years and under.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Youβve probably heard about Bounce as the ideal spot for kids and teens to burn off energy, but if you have little movers, MiniBOUNCE will suit their needs. It is a fully enclosed separate space within the [β¦]
Anembo Park Playground in Littlehampton is a Hills family favourite with play options for all ages and abilities.
Review by Adaire Prosser
One of our favourite playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills, Anembo Park Playground has a mix of equipment for all ages and abilities. For the young ones, there is a shaded toddler playground with a slide [β¦]
Semaphore Beach Playground is a huge playground right next to all the facilities at Semaphore Beach, with great climbing features, toddler-friendly equipment and plenty of shade.
Review by Claire Davill
Thereβs so much to see at Semaphore Beach, including the Semaphore Steam Train during the warmer months. The playground here is deceptively big, and its location right next [β¦]
In the Adelaide Hills you will find Gumerachaβs Big Rocking Horse, Toy Factory & Wildlife Park.
Situated in the pretty town of Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills and only 40 minutes from Adelaide you will find Australiaβs number one βBig Aussie Iconβ The Big Rocking Horse, as judged by wotif.com.au. Standing out for all to see in red and [β¦]
Windsor Grove Playground in Windsor Gardens is a small, fully fenced and toddler-friendly playground with plenty of facilities for little kids.
Review by Claire Davill
The recent installation (2024) of a toilet block nearby means this little playground is perfect for young kids. It is fully fenced, thereβs plenty of natural shade and lots of toddler-friendly equipment. [β¦]
A major upgrade of the Knightsbridge Reserve playground in Leabrook retains its toddler-friendly nature, with added equipment suitable for older kids too.
Review by Claire Davill
Set in the quiet residential streets of Leabrook, Knightsbridge Reserve is shady and tranquil and a charming, low-key destination, especially for little people. The Reserve has a variety of play equipment [β¦]
Largs Bay Ice Cream Themed Playspace by the Sea β Playground Review.
Children and parents across Adelaide have been ice-screaming for this one: the brand new, long-awaited ice cream themed playground at the Largs Bay Foreshore.
The Port Adelaide Enfield Council has been upping its playground game with a spate of upgrades across the seafront and it [β¦]
Sherry Park playground in Mylor has undergone a fantastic upgrade and now boasts a ninja warrior course and toddler-friendly playground in addition to the existing BMX track, meaning thereβs something for everyone β little kids and big kids.
Review by Claire Davill
Sherry Park sits adjacent to the Mylor oval and is situated right in the middle [β¦]
[ June 29, 2024; ]
International Mud Day is 29 June β It aims to connect children across the entire world through the earth, by playing in the mud.
It gives children and early childhood professionals all over the globe the opportunity to celebrate nature, outdoors and mess by getting really muddy β and kids love it!
Mud is also a natural [β¦]
The Glover Playground North Adelaide, also known as βHelicopter Parkβ by many, is an all-time favourite, and itβs recently (early 2024) had a spruce-up!
Updated review by Claire Davill
The playground refresh includes new soft fall, new swings, and a fresh coat of paint/repairs to many pieces of equipment. The old tree stump, with its animal carvings, [β¦]
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. Itβs quiet, shaded, and has plenty to offer. Best of all, the playground is fully fenced [β¦]
Battunga Park at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills has two great playgrounds to keep kids of all ages busy, plus expansive grassy areas for kids to run around on.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The beautiful trees in the park provide plenty of lovely cool shade during the warmer months and spectacular autumn colours once the weather starts [β¦]
The much loved Tots at Dots Intergenerational Playgroup is returning to Alwyndor in Hove.
Alwyndor, in partnership with Playgroup SA, provides this unique opportunity for the young and young at heart to interact in a safe, engaging, enjoyable and fun environment which is equally beneficial for the children, parents, guardians and the residents.
Tots at Dots participants [β¦]
Payneham Community Centre Playground Review
By Claire Davill
Tucked away behind the Payneham Community Centre building is a little playground that ticks all the boxes for toddler play. Fully fenced, fully shaded, toilets, picnic shelter and ample parking β and lots of equipment just right for little kids.
The Payneham Community Centre building sits on the corner of [β¦]
Enchanted Garden Prospect Memorial Gardens Playground
Fully Fenced Playgrounds in Adelaide
For peace of mind, fully fenced playgrounds are great so you can be sure the little ones wonβt wander off too far.
There are a range of fully fenced playgrounds and play spaces in South Australia in many different areas to ensure your toddler or young oneβs [β¦]
Adelaideβs Indoor Play Centres and Cafes
Find an Indoor Play Cafe in Adelaide
Rainy days. Scorching hot days. There are times when itβs just not practical to play outside, but kids need somewhere to burn off energy without running around the living room!
Play centres, play cafes and indoor activity centres are perfect for keeping kids entertained. Most [β¦]
Hahndorf Farm Barn β Adelaide Hills
By Jo Parkinson
Escape to the country at Hahndorf Farm Barn! With plenty of animals, fresh air, and fun to be had, pack yourselves a picnic and spend a day on the farm. If thatβs not enticing enough, there are two brand new attractions to check out: mini ride-on hydraulic powered [β¦]
South Australian Museum β Review
by Sharon Harrington
The South Australian Museum on North Terrace in the City is FREE to visit and filled with displays that will engage and enchant the little people in your life.
The fun starts as soon as you walk into the Museum. A dinosaur skeleton poised to attack is perched above the [β¦]
Playgrounds with Water Play in Adelaide.
Water Play is a wonderful way for children to explore their senses, get creative and keep cool at the same time. More and more playgrounds in recent years have been adding water play features like water pumps, fountains, sprinklers and buckets and playing with water is a great way for [β¦]
Tusmore Park Wading Pool
The refurbishment of the Tusmore Park Wading Pool has been highly anticipated by all who love this park. What a fabulous upgrade this is with some great new features which make it bigger and better as well as safer and more fun.
Located in the City of Burnside, Tusmore Park is a picturesque [β¦]
ADELAIDE KINDERGYMS
Find a KinderGym in Adelaide for kids under 5
KinderGym is a multi-movement based program designed specifically for children 5 years and under and their caregiver. KinderGym Leaders are qualified and nationally accredited and there are more than 30 locations across South Australia. We loved taking our own kids to KinderGym over the years β [β¦]
20 Ways for Families to Connect with Nature at Home
Nature Play SA and Green Adelaide have put together a wonderful list of ways families can connect with nature at home.
From collecting flowers and twigs in the backyard to bird watching and planting a garden, there are lots of ideas below to keep little ones in [β¦]
Discover all of Adelaideβs Public Swimming Pools & Water Parks
Find your nearest swimming centre around Adelaide and South Australia for recreational swimming. Some centres also offer other water activities as well, such as waterslides and inflatables, plus you can book in for swimming lessons too. Some are predominantly swimming schools and may have limited general [β¦]
Libraries in South Australia β Find out whatβs on offer at your local council library
Council libraries have always been a haven for book lovers seeking a quiet cosy corner to escape from the world. While they still have cosy corners, couches and an amazing collection of fabulous books for children and adults, they also offer [β¦]
