The 50 best parks and gardens in Adelaide

Definitely a park that you should trek during your weekends or whenever you have free time. Most of the trails are doable without a walking stick. Very tranquil and full of wild animals including kaolas, rabbits and birds

I visited Morialta Conservation Park and it was such a refreshing experience. What I loved most was how close it is to Adelaide — yet as soon as you step onto the trails, you feel completely surrounded by nature. The waterfalls were beautiful, especially First Falls, and I really enjoyed the sound of the water as I walked along the creek. The walking tracks are well-maintained and suitable for different fitness levels. I took the First Falls walk which was quite easy and relaxing — perfect for a gentle stroll. I spotted a few koalas sleeping in the gum trees, which was a highlight for me. The Mukanthi Nature Play Space is fantastic if you’re visiting with kids. It’s thoughtfully designed and blends really well with the bush setting. I loved seeing families enjoying picnics and children exploring the natural play areas. One thing to note is that parking can be tricky if you come on a busy weekend — it’s best to arrive early. Also, I’d recommend bringing plenty of water and your own snacks because there aren’t any cafés or shops inside the park. Overall, I’d definitely recommend Morialta Conservation Park to anyone looking for an easy day out in nature. Whether you want to hike, spot wildlife, or just relax near the waterfalls, it’s a beautiful spot to unwind and reconnect with the outdoors.

A hiking trail for all! Whatever level you are. Morialta has trails from beginners to advanced depending on what you choose. Usually at the start of the hikes is a man who also sells coffee and light snacks if you want a little pick me up at any point. Some of the trails are quite steep and would be a bit heavy on the legs. Great family friendly spot though

Beautiful walk! The Morialta Loop via First and Second Falls is a great mix of forest, cliffs, and waterfalls. The views are amazing, especially after some rain — though it does get a bit muddy then. The trail’s in good shape overall, not too steep on the ups or downs, and easy to enjoy at a steady pace. A solid choice for a relaxed hike with rewarding scenery close to the city.

A good picnic spot on sunny days. Seperate barbecue places are available to enhance family time

Great spot to visit. Has easy and medium level style hikes. Plenty of parking located lower down in the park. For the more difficult hikes you can get great rolling views of the valley and waterfall. Definitely recommended. If you want to see more photos and tips, feel free to check out my Instagram → @6yearsinjapan

Always a great walk. Amazing scenery. We've seen Koalas, Kangaroos, Echidnas, Hoping mice, Superb Blue wrens, Yellow tail Black Cockatoos etc etc, on our numerous visits.

Our family loves this park! It has wide open spaces, beautiful plants and trees, lots of shade, bbqs for use, plenty of seating, a quaint little cafe and an accessible playground that our son LOVES! Big ticks for being inclusive, free and fun!

Beautiful park with family-friendly space. Playgrounds, walking & cycling paths, picnic & BBQ facilities, plus a cafe nearby. Very clean, peaceful, and easy to spend a few hours relaxing.

Located on the northwest side of the River Torrens, Bonython Park is a 17-hectare park bordering Port Road. Bike paths surround this large campus. Spacious children's playground with modern and amazing equipment. An ideal place for a picnic during the day with outdoor grills, tables, and chairs with the roof. Drinking water is available from the tap. Public restrooms are available. Ample parking. Highly recommended.

Nice park with running & bike track. Creek & small water spots are nice to see. Lots of space around. Could do with some BBQ’s / BBQ areas.

Plenty of parking, toilet facilities, kids playground, walking/cycling tracks and lots and lots of open space to relax. Dog friendly park (on lead for the most part) as well as an off lead dog park at a short walk. A couple of cafes are also available.. one next to the golf course if you keep walking to the linear park trail.

Everywhere you look, is picture perfect. Stunning surrounds, walks, trails, playground, toilet, plentiful areas for picnics and all out amazing. If you haven't ventured here, put it in your bucket list. So much to see. Loads of parking. be careful not to park along the parklands, you'll be fined! My girls love the bunyip trail...

Fun for the whole family, has been there many years some things are the same and the equipment was nice, able to be used by children and adults and grand children. Wide open green grass spaces for frisbee, dogs, ball games. Walk by the river or over the river on the train bridge which has a safe pedestrian walkway side by side able to watch the trains or the river and water birds below.

Perfect place for a family picnic, lots to keep kids busy, ample parking and accessible for wheel chairs and prams. The park has enough shaded areas for a sunny afternoon and the presence of the water body makes it stand out!

Thorndon park is a brilliant park great for walking, running, playing and everything else. Great views especially for a city. A few downsides are dogs aren't allowed and the paths near the lake are very dirty with duck feces. But apart from those downsides it is a great place with good bathrooms and brilliant play equipment. There are plenty of fish in the lakes but fishing is not allowed there are also heaps of native birds that are super friendly.

Had had a great revamp to the playground. Few more bbq area and bench table & seating around the shaded area. Kiosk run by Rotary is open on occasions too.

Great playground area for kids of all ages. Lovely walk around the lake. Clean amenities and BBQ areas

I can see why it was named 2023 best playground in Australia. Large open spaces, plenty of bbq/picnic areas. Nice short walking trails. HUGE playground for the kids to play on with plenty to do. Photos don’t do it justice to be honest. If you have kids, it’s definitely a must see place. Your kids will love it.

Great fun, and going by the crowds massively popular with the locals. Playground equipment for kiddies of all ages. The water play equipment is entertaining and the wiggling little waterway is a pretty little design addition. Chips and hot dog from the Rotary (?) shed were very reasonably priced and well cooked, with condiments provided gratis. Will be taking the family back again.

Very well set out park area with tidy amenities and plenty of shaded areas to sit and relax and enjoy a picnic, great playground area for the kids and lots of tracks for an easy stroll around reservoir. Even cafes a part time cafe

Big, really really big. So much space. The playgrounds are also massive. Huge slides, swings, ropes climbing, and other play equipment - including a giant pirate ship on the sand! Great day out *if you are prepared*. If you're going, don't question this review, just do it. Ensure you bring: 1. Hats / umbrellas / sunscreen (no shaded areas). 2. Your own big cardboard box (for the massive metal slides - an absolute must!). 3. Picnic rug, food, and water (no benches really to sit at, eateries close by, or water you could confidently trust to drink - but plenty of nice grass). Do all of this and you'll have a good time!

Great fun for the family , go on all the playground things then finish with a BBQ that is supplied , just bring your food to cook and your in for a fun day 😊

Really good place for small picnic. Specially kids will love it. Lots of slides and swings. Families can do small gathering over there to see good sun set.

St Kilda Adventure Playground, located approximately 45 minutes north of Adelaide’s CBD, is a standout destination for families seeking outdoor fun. Established in 1982 and extensively refurbished in 2016, the playground spans four hectares and offers a diverse range of attractions suitable for children of all ages.

A classic. I came here when I was a kid. It was a little more daring than it is now but it's much nicer and family friendly. Usually well maintained and keeps the kids busy for a few hours.

Best playground etc I’ve been around in a while!

Love this place and kids too big and lots of fun especially my kids.

This was a beautiful introduction to our most unique wildlife, for our overseas visitor. Being able to pat a koala, feed kangaroos and Wallabies, see them all at the same place.

Even though it was a bit pricey on entry, I highly recommend this place. A large wildlife park to spend a few hours in. You can not see the entire place in under 3hours, may need the whole afternoon. Great place and workers there are awesome, professional and friendly.

Cleland National Park is a great place to experience Australia’s natural beauty. With scenic walking trails and wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and emus, it’s perfect for nature lovers. Visitors can feed kangaroos by purchasing a food pack for AUD 4, adding a fun and interactive element to the visit. Tickets cost AUD 33.50 for adults, with concession rates available. The park also has a beautiful lookout near the rock kangaroo area, offering stunning views of the cit. Picnic spots are available for those who want to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. While some days include koala rest days or limited access to certain areas, there’s still plenty to explore. The on-site café offers tasty snacks and lunches, making it easy to spend a full day at the park. Cleland National Park is a wonderful destination for connecting with nature and wildlife.

Enjoyed it very much. Very well organised and structured. Great information and directions to various sections of the park. We were able to pet a koala during interactive session. Highly recommended.

A beautiful place. I love wandering around and observing all the wildlife. The staff are all friendly and they do important work.

It's really good and refreshing. Plan a day to enjoy the full park

Very picturesque, a great climb to the summit, the climb is for moderate to highly fit, but the first waterfall and Utopia are for any fitness level, beautiful peaceful place to appreciate nature.

Perfect for kids roughly 4+ who are adventurous and resilient. So much to do, so many risks to take and such an amazing view for kids interested in cars haha. Great cafe nearby for coffee. Will take my adventurous 4 year old again in a heartbeat even though I live an hour and a half away

I checked out this park last weekend! Nice people, your belongings would seem safe in this area. Fun super slide, climbing areas, flying fox, tiny trampoline, 2 swings and a water play area. Only down thing I personally would complain about is to watch out for bugs that may accompany you like mites... just a heads up.

Great playground for entertaining children young and old. The layout makes great use of the lay of the natural slope for a long slide and bridge and climbing equipment. Not sure how well the equipment will be protected from the heat of the sun in the summer No water fountain or toilet facilities but there are tables and benches suitable for a picnic lunch While we were there there many people making use of the equipment. This park has been upgraded, especially the slide, new bark and toilets 🚻. Well worth spending time here.

My kids love this playground, is a good place 💖

There're a long slide, a short flying fox, 2 swings, a trampoline and some climbing facilities. Lots of slopes and rock in the park, not suitable for toddlers. Not much shade area

Dunstan adventure playground is located by the Torrens river. This play space is built on a slope. There are a lot of play facilities here. The most distinctive facility is a long iron slide, but the slide will be hot in the sunshine and it’s not very smooth. There is a small parking lot near it which has less than 10 parking spaces.

Very awesome upgrade done to the playground and park facilities including a BBQ and toilets, which will definitely be a reminder to bring along a BBQ lunch h nch or a picnic the playground was an absolute hit for the children, I may have also tested the slide to see if it was fun so have a go and don't just let the children take all the fun

Had been planning to go here for a long time. And finally did with my son. We did the bablers loop hike! 3.5km approximately. The route is tricky with some ant hills along the route that make it difficult, walking path is very narrow for some part. And the whole creek is dry ! We spotted a huge rabbit when I had almost given up on siting any animals. We enjoyed the hike and my son loved the park space for kids. We spent 2 hrs here. Good place to picnic as well.

A beautiful local Conservation Recreational Park to enjoy on your own or with family. Playground/BBQ/toilets/bike tracks/walking tracks. Dog owners, please keep your dogs on leads to keep nature, people & other dogs safe.

Something for everyone. The is green and well maintained lawn, a nice playground with plenty of seating, half under shelter the others shaded by trees. a small childrens garden and play area. It is a fully equipped and there is enough off-street parking. Beginners to professionals push bike tracks are to the north (Peddlers Paddock) and walking tracks to the east. The actual creek is about a kilometre to the north/north east. Edit: DId a loop walk to the ruins and back, great variety of habitats along the way.

It was an autumn afternoon, I walked between the rain and the sun, between the sunshine on the treetops and at the same time the soft raindrops fell on the way back. This is a quiet place for you to relax with family and friends in peace because everything here is extremely simple. If you are a lover of unspoiled nature, this place can give you a gentle sense of harmony. It's a feeling that comes from deep inside when we escape from bustling city life. Right here, I let my bare feet touch the ground and felt the love and breath of mother nature.

Beautiful, vast park for walking, biking (there's a bike trail) and taking in the scenery. A lovely park for the kids with a flying fox, BBQs, toilets and drinking fountain.

Nice playground here. A BBQ and toilets here too. Lots of mountain bikers come here. My lot like playing in the native area near the playground in the trees.

Huge park, many walking and biking trails with different difficulties. Paths are wide and easy for walking. The ruin on hilltop is great for viewing at the surrounding suburbs. Views from the dam along the porosa hike is nice, too. Recreation area with playground that has many things to play. There's toilets, barbeque areas and a nice garden. Great place for family gatherings and to view the sunset with a largely open grassland area.

Angus Neill Reserve is a nice open park with plenty of space to chill out or have a picnic. The playground is good for kids, and there are BBQs and shaded areas to use. Right across from the beach so you get a great view while you’re there. Perfect spot for a relaxed afternoon.

Lovely Reserve. Beautifully maintained. Very accessibly friendly with the pathways, toilet access and no step to the disabled park. **It's seaside - no barrier between there and the beach, so be careful of getting wind burn on the elderly and kids - they are better off in something light, but long sleeved and collared** Definitely pack the sunscreen and hat, there's a lot of space that's not undercover. Children's play area has water play - pack a change of clothes. Plenty of space even when it's busy to pack a footy, cricket, Frisbee or grip ball. Toilets 🚻 are the new style automatic 10min toilets with music 🎶 so if you have "that" toddler that goes 100 times then a few more, be prepared for that game 😆 There are only 2 Gazebos so it's a 6:30am trip to get there to reserve and snag a Gazebo. Take your own Gazebo if going later in the day. Actually quite an impressive amount of parking, although the carparks are quite tight for bigger vehicles, but there's plenty of road parking too.

We love this park for so many reasons! So much space for fun filled activities and family gatherings of all sizes. Plenty of undercover area and bbq space! Highly recommend checking this park out next time the sun is out! It is well maintained from the local Holdfast Bay Council workers as well who are super friendly! We may be a little biased though as this is our office where we also hold 3 sessions each week. Our 9.15am Wednesday, 9.15am Friday and 8am Saturday classes would agree that it's the best place to be to enjoy the great outdoors with great laughs and get fit at the same time!

An amazing park alongside Brighton beach. Great place for a picnic with your whole family, a romantic evening with your partner or to have an amazing time playing catch your doggo. Has a small public barbeque which you can make use of. Come over here to get a piece of beach and a park. You can either sit, relax and watch the sun dips into the sea or take a casual stroll with a slight beeze that will send a chill through your body. So to sum it up a great place to come with anyone and have a good time altogether.

Great little park. Wasn't overly busy. Some toys already in the sand pit for extra fun for little ones.

A lovely park that is located adjacent of the Brighton beach. Very popular amongst the local. The park has a playground for kids, lawn, BBQ facilities, toilets, adequate shades and sheltered areas. A fantastic picnic location for family and friends. There are also two cafés within walking distance where you can get nice coffees and ice cream. Parking can be hard on the weekends and public holidays. Highly recommend for all to visit.

Good play area for children under the age of 10, water pump in the kids sand pit hasn't worked since the first day we visited over a month ago but apart from that it's good, plenty of picnic areas and great toilet facilities.

Haywood Park is a beautiful place. The playground is well worth bringing the children to play. The Mini Ninja Course is the most distinctive and challenging activity. From the START to the FINISH, there are a total of 8 challenge projects. The parking lot on Addiscombe PL is very convenient, with an electronic display at the entrance to inform the number of available parking spaces. The parking lot is also equipped with charging point for electric vehicles.

Multiple playgrounds combined, that's how it feels but it's fantastic! Playgrounds to suit all ages. Lovely park!

Has several play areas, keeps all ages entertained. New Mini Ninja Warrior course is all wooden equipment. Few splinters had but still fun. Lots of shade from trees but not many bbq facilitates for a busy park.

Beautiful Park just a few minutes from the CBD. It has a new ninja course for kids, lots of picking areas, tall trees with amazing shade. A must if you are around this area and have children

Good place to go for evening walk or have a picnic. Dog friendly location. Surrounded by lovely trees. There is a play area for kids to play. Plenty of area to run around. Adults can relax on benches and a read book under the shade of the majestic trees.

Great nature park with lots of gum trees and usually green grass even in summer. Plenty of bird life and good playground to suit all ages. Parking can fill up quickly on busier times

A lovely park to visit for relaxing walks, to bring your kids, to have picnics due to a BBQ available here and other fun activities. There's a nice playground here and nearby toilets which are fairly clean. The wildlife and nature is nice to see, definitely recommend coming here during your spare time.

Amazing modern facility comprising of 6 basketball courts all air conditioned and indoors with grand stand seating that folds away and basketball rings that raise up and away to open the whole place up into a space that can be used to facilitate events comfortably. Approx neighboured with a new 25m² playground and toilet facilities everyone is happy. We visited an Lego exhibition which was amazing.

“Great place for kids, lots of things to do and play.”

We went to Brixpo 2025 here and the venue was very nice and clean

We lost 20 minutes of our booking. Booked two courts for badminton. Went to YMCA in time and the court were not ready. ‘You have to set up your own nets’, thats the part of the booking. The information was not given during the time of booking. So we grabbed the all equipment and set it up. Now, when you are playing you will get direct outside bright light in the short-sighted line and you will face difficulty seeing the shuttles. We requested to drop the curtain or shades and they said, ‘yes’, but that didn’t happen. Also remember that you also have to put the equipment back if there is no other booking after you. Enjoy!!! Should I book again??? $30/hour/court and you receive awful service.

Nice basketball courts, good staff

Great venue; welcoming staff team and always willing to help. Well-structured fitness sessions with enough time for some fun. Dianne

YMCA St Clair is a welcoming gym with friendly, helpful staff - if you’re looking to improve your fitness, I can recommend! I especially love the group fitness classes.

Lovely park but very dry at the moment. End of April 2025 We did a waterfall loop through the tunnel which was really nice and to the lower part and then the upper part of the falls. Even though there was no water the views are lovely and we were rewarded with 7 koala spotting and one echidna. Kangaroos and many different types of birds galore. Park is very well maintained with lots of trails, picnic areas, toilets and a playground. It seems to be less busy than Morialta and Cleland which for me was a bonus. The entry fee is $13.50 but you can also park before the entrance and walk in.

Belair National Park, just 13 km from Adelaide, is a perfect nature escape from city life. Set in the Mount Lofty Ranges, it offers scenic landscapes, native bushland, lakes, seasonal waterfalls, and a variety of hiking trails for all levels. Ideal for a day trip, the park has plenty of picnic areas with BBQs, shelters, and toilets. Kids can enjoy playgrounds and open spaces, while adults relax or explore. Wildlife is abundant—keep an eye out for kangaroos, koalas, and colorful birds. Visitors can also enjoy sports facilities like tennis courts and cricket pitches, or visit the historic Old Government House. Belair National Park is a beautiful, family-friendly spot to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Good for the soul, a bit noisy being so close to the road. Had a nice couple of walks friendly camp staff nice fire puts to rent, overall happy. For a quick close getaway I would say yes

Went there during a chill September afternoon for the first time, it’s so nice to have an easy access to the National Park from the city by riding the train. It is beside the park north western entrance. Lovely place and i am sure to be back in the future!

Lovely campground inside the Belair National Park, lots of wildlife and wonderful views of the park. Lots of trails to explore and experience. Many options for kiddos with great playgrounds and arcade room, plus the bike trails “bike track”. Clean and modern bathrooms and laundry.

Lorikeet Loop Walk was lovely, we spotted many birds, some Kangaroos and one Koala. We stayed one night in the caravan park, the amenities were spotless and with beautiful murals.

Great trails, beautiful scenery and lovely plants and wildlife. We went for the wild flowers and we were very happy. There are lovely orchids growing and all kids of other native flowers. I have mobility issues so the trail we chose (Microcarpa) took quite a lot longer than the 1 hour quoted. However a lot of it was fairly easy to do until we hit a section that was much more undulating. We know for next time though and will probably just do the first half then turn back.

A great park in West Croydon. Has a playground, swings, slides, soft mats. There is a skate ramps, basketball court, two tennis courts and gym activities. Also a large lawn area to play on Very dog fry. Has shelters and gas barbecue which are normally clean. Very busy on weekends especially for family get togethers and birthday 🎂 parties.

Beautiful landscape well thoughtout with something for all ages. There is 2 seperate playgrounds as well as a large skate park as you can see in the photos along with enough lush grass to host an AFL game and to top it off clean public toilet facilities I only wish this was in my suburb my hat goes off to whichever council is responsible for West Croydon

A great playground/park. Loads of play space, variety of activities and great amenities. There are 6 bbqs, 3 x picnic tables with shelter, sand play, flying fox, basketball court, tennis courts, skate park and more.

MJ McInerney Reserve in West Croydon, SA, is a vibrant, award-winning park ideal for families and community fun. Highlights include a towering play structure with tube slides, sand and water play areas, swings, a flying fox, and a skate park. The reserve also features picnic shelters, BBQs, tennis courts, a basketball court, and large grassy spaces. Recognised as SA’s Best Playspace over $500k in 2020, it’s perfect for kids of all ages. Street parking is available, and local cafés add to the charm. A must-visit for outdoor play and relaxation.

A great place for a BBQ or just to sit and relax. Big enough to have your own space and for dogs to run around. Has 3 undercover areas with double BBQs which are usually well utilised. Playground has 2 slippery dips - 1 small one for the youngsters and another for the bigger kids. Flying fox is a great addition and is alway popular. There are 2 tennis courts with a shelter next to a toilet block with 3 toilets. Skate park has all the features and the basketball court is modern with an adjustable hoop. All appears well maintained. We spent the whole afternoon here and had a great time. Plenty of shade.

This park has just been refurbished, large play areas with lots of things to do, brand new barbecue and sitting, completely new toilets. If you are around this area is a must. Congratulations to City of Charles Sturt for this investment.

Just opened with all new facilities. BBQ, toilets with baby change, great playground including flying fox, sand pit. Large grass area, and great skate park. A lovely place to visit, highly recommended.

Great little garden to relax and think in. Nicely laid out rock paths and a small water feature that you had a small bridge to cross. There's a cozy seating area overlooking a Zen garden/Japanese dry garden. Was there during a bit of a rain and the water was flowing nicely. Very nice place to go and have a ponder.

A beautiful peaceful garden. Not too big and plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. This is a place to enjoy the peace and quiet and respect others need for the same.

The Adelaide Himeji Garden is truly a hidden gem tucked among the expanse of parks. The garden essentially guarantees an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity away from the busy hustle of the city. The pond in the centre is home to several species of fish, including medaka rice fish, goldfish and even several turtles. The winding gravel track travels around the pond, leading to a clean dry garden. Crystal clear water gently trickles down rock terraces as a waterfall, passing green lilies and suffusing with the greenish water of the main pool. Copious tree coverage, including that of Bonsai trees, provides adequate shade, while the grassy lawn allows for picnics under brilliant sunshine. Ultimately, my visit to Adelaide Himeji Garden has given me overwhelming reason to revisit in the future as my favourite garden in the entire city.

It's tiny—I circled the entire thing in just two minutes. The photo shows its full extent. Still, if you like the scenery, have a seat on the bench and enjoy the view

An astonishing carefully crafted garden that offers a brochure upon entry which guides you on how to switch off and truly appreciate the serenity of the garden. Visiting the Himeji garden and getting to experience a little piece of Japan will be a forever memory in my first ever proper trip to Adelaide. I strongly recommend visiting here even if gardens are not typically your thing

I was expecting it to be a bit bigger only a 15 minute experience if you photograph everything maybe 20 minutes. Apart from that there is lots of parking nearby no wait times lovely plants and beautiful Japanese scenery.

I stumbled upon the Adelaide Himeji Garden, and it felt like finding a hidden gem. It’s a unique mix of Japanese design blended with the Adelaide park style. I sat there for about 20 minutes, just enjoying the calm and beauty. Such a peaceful little escape right in the city

Very beautiful place including walking and hiking areas 🚶‍♀️🥾. Fascinating beaches 🌊and mountains ⛰️ We went there on public holiday. It was amazing experience with my family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒😍

I recently visited Hallett Cove Conservation Park and was truly impressed by its natural beauty and unique geological features. The walking trails are well-maintained and offer stunning coastal views, especially from the boardwalk that winds along the cliffs. I loved the mix of rugged coastline, interesting rock formations, and the fossil-rich Sugarloaf. It’s a great place for an easy to moderate hike, with plenty of spots to stop and take in the ocean scenery. I appreciated how informative the signage is — it really helped me understand the geological history of the area. There’s also a nice picnic area near the car park which makes it a good spot for families. The only downside was that some sections can get a bit windy, so I’d recommend dressing appropriately and bringing water and sun protection. Overall, I found Hallett Cove Conservation Park to be a peaceful and fascinating place to spend a few hours in nature, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys coastal walks and wants to see something a bit different near Adelaide.

sososo beautiful this Hallett park indeed love the stunning view here❤️ didn’t have very high expectation before coming, just do a little research, at first wanted go pink lake today though the weather forecast showed cloudy day so found this place hahahaa and this definitely worth coming loveyaya soso good experience here yaya and pretty easy getting here only take 30mins drive from city center and you arrive this breathtaking park haha really like a paradise close to the adelaide’s center very unexpected and stunning!!! hallett park is just like a circle you can walk from the mountain top first or going to the beach side first all a perfect scene❤️ and we go down to the beach first and get back the mountain and going to the sugarloaf and black cove point later on, and finally getting to the top of the mountain i think this is a perfect trail for us hahahaaa, seeing every lovely landscape loveyaya<3 even i think we’ve just finished 1/4of the whole park loll but the visit already so thoroughly hahaha maybe next time we may have another chance visiting again and complete the whole mountain yaya we stayed a while in sugarloaf and this is a cute cave, just a pudding haha Its shape is due to erosion by rain and wind over the last few thousand years but the layers tell a much longer story around 295mil years ago, southern Australia (including Hallett Cove) was covered by an ice cap. It melted about 290mil years ago. The lower red layers of boulders and sediment were deposited on the bottom of an ancient glacial meltwater lake. when the lake drained, the white sand was blown over the red sediments. The brown cap is clay deposited from rivers about 3mil years ago. very fun hiking family day in hallett cove conservation park and in our mid autumn festival yaya happy for you and your fam too loveyaya Hallett Cove Conservation Park rating of mine: 5**

What a gem and so close to the city 😍 Los of tracks, board walks, etc, leading to amazing features, such as The Sugarloaf, Amphitheatre, and Black Cliff, with the higher parts providing magnificent views. The lower trail hooks up with the Marion coastal trail, and the first section is bitumen, making it easily accessible to wheelchairs and prams. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this conservation park. There is interpretative signage along the route describing the parks' cultural and geological heritage, including evidence of an Australian iceage some 280 million years ago. The outstanding glacial pavements along the northern cliff tops are recognised as the best record of Permian glaciation in Australia and have international significance. The parks beach is popular for swimming and snorkelling. The beach itself is heavily covered with rocks. Parking at the southern end can be tricky due to the popularity of The Boatshed cafe there. However, there are multiple entrances to the park.

This is an easy 2km loop through Hallett Cove Conservation Park, and it’s packed with some seriously cool ancient geology. Along the way, you’ll find signs that explain what you’re looking at—stuff like huge boulders and layered rock that were left behind when a massive glacial lake melted about 270 million years ago. One of the highlights is the glacial pavement at the top of the cliffs—you can actually see the scratch marks made by giant boulders dragged along by the glacier. It’s wild to think this spot is one of the best examples of Permian glaciation in all of Australia, and it’s even recognised internationally for its significance. The walk kicks off at the carpark and café at Hallett Cove Beach, down the end of Heron Way. And if you’re feeling like stretching your legs a bit more, you can keep going north along the Hallett Cove Boardwalk, part of the Marion Coastal Walking Trail. The views just keep getting better.

What an amazing natural scenery. It’s need to walk for 15 min.

An absolutely fantastic walk with information boards along the track. If you wish to walk to Adelaide you could 😉 need to be fit. I enjoyed the coffee from the boat shed. A great day with friends 😊

Wittunga Botanic Garden is like a little adventure tucked away in nature, with a lovely mix of themed gardens and peaceful, well-kept picnic spots. You’ll find clean toilets, tables, benches to sit on, and a fun playground for the kids. There are a few different walking trails to explore, and you can take your time with the self-guided tour, or join a guided walk on Tuesdays if you’re keen to learn more. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing walk, a lazy picnic, or letting the kids burn off some energy in a beautiful setting. The paths are accessible for wheelchairs and prams however no skating or bikes, no pets and no ball games or frisbee.

Beautiful gardens especially in Spring when almost everything is in flower. Within the 13 hectare you'll discover an extensive collection of water-wise plants from Australia and South Africa. There are many trails to wander, a gazebo and a number of seats and picnic tables. If lucky, you may even spot a few turtles in the large lake in the centre of the gardens. There are toilets andan amazing playground too. These gardens are wheelchair friendly. They open every day from 8.30am, however closing time varies depending on the season: June to August 4pm; September, April and May 5pm; October to March 7pm. There is a bus stop near the entrance as well as parking for about 50 vehicles (one way in and out). Note that pets, drones, bbqs, ball throwing swimming, smoking or vainglorious are all prohibited within the park. The location is super convenient - close to the centre of Blackwood which offers a huge array of cafes and restaurants.

Definitely worth a visit! We were lucky to have someone playing piano in the park when we visited on Sunday. The park is well maintained and apart from the plants, it also has a children's play area, plenty of benches and a couple of water bodies, toilets and car park

Lovely place to go for a walk. Many Australian natives with a great playground.

Such a beautiful well kept garden. So many beautiful plants and the walk around was great

First Monday of the school holidays, it was lovely. Kids enjoyed the playground area and looking for flowers, ducks and generally enjoying the walk through the gardens. Very peaceful spot for a picnic, with plenty of bench seats and picnic tables in various locations.

Beautiful gardens. Unfortunately it was in drought so the water ways were lower or dried up than normal. Some really beautiful areas

I was pleased. I don't know why I haven't taken kids here before, so easily accessible, free parking. Maybe during week might be annoying for parking I think. The park itself very nice, lots to do. Shade available, BBQ facilities, toilets 🚻. Very good place to take kiddos

I went to use the toilet. The toilet in the brick building had a sign saying " out of order - blocked". The modern automatic toilet would not open the door when touching the sensor switch, even though it was vacant at the time. Not happy.

Great park to sit back and relax with the family. There are toilets and different playgrounds catering for kids of all ages.

The swings were fenced off with orange plastic fence which was easily got around...unsure why fenced off...if swings problem take them down. Lots of shade. Clean toilets. Interesting and different play things. Nice picnic area too

It's a very good city park playground. There are many children's amusement facilities and suitable for children of all ages to play. You can barbecue here. It's convenient to park on weekends.

Nice and well maintained playground with ample parking on south tce. The kids had a blast and I had a break from them while the missus was at an appointment 😂

Our grandson loved this nice playground. Fence to keep the children safe from the road. Lots of shady trees. Toilets and drinking water on site.

It's such a lovely place for the kids and even adults to get together. Clean, quiet, and peaceful space, especially for families to have a picnic at the weekend. Highly recommended.

Nice and quite playground with plenty of trees and grass. Facilities: bbq (electricity socket to connect in one of it), cover tables, drinkable water. Toilets next to the playground. Free parking on the street everyday. Parking not permitted mon-fri from 8am-10am. Lots of cute rats around the bbqs. During night time you can spot possums. On Sundays there is a coffee van park next to the playground ❤️

A unique little playground with copper/metal looking play stuff/huts and the standard equipment like slides and swings and obstacle course like things. It is easily accessible and seems like a fun place to bring the kids. I think some adults were even having a bit of fun on the equipment!

Awesome playground with good clean facilities. Gated area, with tables and 2 BBQ areas. Downside, HEAPS of rats. Saw so many during daylight, and they were everywhere once the sun set. Also a massive tree branch fell down while we were there, Scary to think we were just underneath and so could other people! Dogs allowed on leash no more than 2m.

A great fully enclosed playground. Suitable for children of all ages. The big banyan tree inside is a feature. There are also two barbecue halls. It's very suitable for family to play here. There are lights at night.

Lots of nature play style areas with some climbing equipment too. Suits a lot of ages and there are some climbing areas and play areas for older kids on the other side of the creek. When not infiltrating water the creek is awesome too and should be even better once the trees grow some more

Beautiful new park but three main issues: No swings for older kids (anyone over 5 would have trouble using the baby/toddler swings which require parental help to get kids in and out of. The water play area is great, but I hate to think of the massive waste of water? The tap is turned on full and the ground is catching the sandy water…? Could be more seating under the fig tree to enjoy the shade.

Love the story relating to this park. There are already some beautiful features and the park volunteers clearly are working on a long term plan to return this park to splendour it would have once repressed as a native bushland environment. Love how many people are working to help rewild the wild, in my opinion some of the most important work on the planet. Some great walks already.

A beautiful national park, with the most incredible play equipment and play areas for all ages. Well thought out, loads of space, so many wonderful aspects to this playground. Do yourself a favour, and visit.

Visiting Glenthorne National Park always touches my heart. Walking along the trails, listening to birds sing, and seeing kangaroos hop by makes me feel connected, not just to nature, but to life itself. The story of this park makes it even more meaningful. Once farmland, now lovingly restored with respect for Kaurna culture and the environment, it shows how people and nature can heal together. The park is easy to enjoy too, with ample car parking, clean bathrooms, and a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. It’s perfect for picnics (with public BBQs), family gatherings, or meeting friends, moments that make life feel full. Being here reminds me, and I hope it reminds others, to love people, love the world, live fully, and live beautifully, because we only live once. 🌿💚🌏

We visited Glenthorne on a whim, after driving around and randomly exploring Adelaide and its surrounds. We had no idea what to expect so went in blind, but ended up loving the hour or so we spent there. The park proudly embraces indigenous culture, informs and educates about the local flora and fauna, and contains an awesome playground/BBQ area for families and kids, as well as offering walking tracks through the grounds. Usually, when I see the very typical dry and barren Aussie grasslands, I'm not too enthused. On this occasion, however, being in the midst of it and away from society (to a reasonable extent, anyway), it was surprisingly peaceful and serene. I could have sat on a rock for hours, just watching the birds and enjoying the sunshine. The playground is truly one-of-a-kind and would have been a regular haunt had my kids grown up in the area. Everything is a clever blend of steel and timber, giving it a very colonial, 'this belongs here' feel. I was very impressed. For the parents, there's some covered seating, clean toilets, and the aforementioned BBQs. And, should seating be limited on a busy day, the ample shady trees can help you out. Overall, Glenthorne NP was a lucky find. It gave us an unexpected detox from the hustle-and-bustle, and I say that with a certain level of mirth, considering we were in Adelaide enjoying a holiday! Nevertheless, peace and quiet is always a good thing, as is swapping people for animals, now and again. Glenthorne is a lovely spot, please see it for yourself when the timing and weather suits.

Beautiful surroundings and great facilities and playground. We will be regulars here.

This playground is huge my boys absolutely loved it. I would say it's second only to St. Kilda playground. There are two large awesome slides for different ages and one smaller slide. There are flying foxes, spinners, all different things to climb, rocks/logs to climb over the creek and lots of nature play. It's so cool.

This is a great park. My son has been on a number of walks with scouts and the new playground is an absolute hit! Might be a tad hot in summer though, not much shade... I love all the different creek crossings. There's great bbq areas and sensor lights at night. It's great that you can bring dogs in. I'm looking forward to doing the bird walk.

Awesome coffee vans, great food, fantastic sports ground, new netball courts

Busy oval area especially on Sunday morning with various levels of Dog Obedience Classes, which are very popular

We went here for my great nephew's 3rd birthday. It is a perfect place. The trains are wonderful. Adults and children both adored it. We were able to get a table to set up food and 🎂. We also brought a couple of folding chairs to help. When the kids weren't on the trains, they were playing in the playgrounds and watching the model cars racing. My brother and I (both in our 70's) went for a walk along the river. Beautiful carvings are next to the creek. A great place!

Wonderful large grass reserve where dog obedience classes are held. A good place to let your dog have a run around off lead in quiet times. However, it sits between States & Wheatsheaf Rds, which can be quite busy at certain times of the day, so keep that in mind.

This park is amazing. We live about 20 minutes away and I can say the drive was well worth it! Highly recommend taking visiting Wilfred Taylor Reserve for an outing with your family. There is a massive range of different playground equipment to suit most ages under 10. My kids are 5 & 6 and they loved exploring all the different areas in the park, there are BBQ’s and quite a bit of seating available for a nice lunch as well. My kids favourite was the zip line and the rope climbing areas.

Great park but the bbqs we used were so slow and the other ones didn't work. It took about 1.5hr to cook 6 Chops and a few snags. Had no light under the shelter, so we packed up and finished cooking at home as it was getting dark. All bbqs were very clean! Need a bbq near the younger kids park.

A fantastic place to take children, or the whole family. There are two playgrounds, walking/riding trails, sheltered barbecues, toilets, lawned play areas, a skate park and mini ride on railway. Other sporting facilities skirt the reserve and there is plenty of parking.

Beautiful and Peaceful park: A very nice park with a gorgeous curved creek. Lots of friendly ducks playing in the water make it a hit with everyone. The small bridges are not only lovely but are also historic, being over 100 years old! A truly charming place for a short visit.

I came to Tusmore Park today and I found the First Creek was so clean, peaceful and beautiful. However, Google Map doesn't show from where it comes to the Tusmore Park and where it goes after Tusmore Park. I was I bit curious how the First Creek runs through various roads and backyards of many houses within Adelaide city to arrive to the Tusmore Park and also where it ends? The First Creek also passing through the Hazelwood Park, and interesting to know it is also the stream passing through the beautiful Waterfall Gully that I visited twice just a few weeks ago. Eventually I discovered that the First Creek, once passes through Hazelwood Park and Tusmore Park, it mainly turns to underground canels or within concrete culverts, just occasionally passing though backyards of some houses. It passes through Norwood, Kent Town and eventually arrives Adelaide Botanic Garden First Creek Wetland before discharging into River Torrens at Grundy Gardens.

Tusmore park is a great place for adults to relax and children to play. A stream flows through the park and brings a lot of fun. There are also about five tennis courts, a playground, a wading pool, some bridges, etc. You can play with water, barbecue, picnic, sports and so on. Parking is convenient in many places on the nearby streets.

Beautiful park with wading pool for kids. Great option on warm days to cool down!

Fantastic place for a cool down for kids and parents( as the kids make sure we got wet). Fully fenced with toilets, playgrounds, plenty of grass and shade. Unsupervised but that's what the grown ups are for and its free.

Great facilities, plenty of room and nice shady trees. Lovely grass for picnics and the little kids wading pool is great in summer. Wonderful to have a free, enjoyable spot for the kids to cool off in summer. Perfect for picnics! Definitely one of the best parks in Adelaide.

One of the best parks in Adelaide.. Beautiful green areas, free bbqs, tennis courts, and a pool too. Plenty of car-parking and public toilets too. Every now and then, you even see a koala up in the tree-tops. Perfect place for families, couples and kids

Whimsical little castle and climbing equipment right next to the creek. Lovely area to walk with ample parking. Bathrooms clean and bbq area operational. If the rain did not beat us, would have spent a great deal of the afternoon here. The upper climbing equipment is more suited to older children 5 and above as wooden planks are far apart. The bottom part is good for little ones. Across the bridge are some swings and both areas on the sides of the bridge boast with large grass areas for running. The trees rich area ensures that there is ample sun covering.

Very nice park. Quiet and peaceful. Plenty of places for children to play and have fun. Perfect for a picnic.

It's spacious and ideal for a picnic or quick break-away with family and friends. Got a play area for kids, BBQ areas, a separate ground along with restrooms. Its dog friendly as well. If you are interested in the history of the area, you could see the historic keystone bridge, and the ancient trees of the historic Mitcham Village. For photobuffs, it would provide beautiful greenery, landscapes and portrait options of the tree trail, the creek, etc

Clean and quiet for being near a busy road, beautiful little area!

A beautiful park. Brown Hill Creek goes through it. When there is water in the creek in rainy season, a pond will be formed here, so ducks can be seen frequently. It's also a very good BBQ place. Children favorite the wooden horse carriage and the spiral slide in the playground. There are parking lots in the South and north of the park.

Nice, nice, and nice. Always good to have an afternoon walk and greeted by beautiful weather, small picnic kit, watching kids pushing each other and yelling hows life not fair cause they have to give way to smaller person etc etc. All is here, preparing your kid to rough aussie education and environment, its always good to introduce a hint of bullies in your kids life.

A pleasantly disposed park with the delightful brown hills creek babbling through. Facilities other than a water bubbler here

Lovely undercover picnic areas, seating and BBQs available as well as a single unisex toilet and well equipped playground along Hallett Cove Beach and walking track. Dogs must be on a lead and there is a drinking fountain available. There is free street parking but it can easily fill up especially on weekends and public holidays. The beach is a combination of sand and ocean pebbles, with a wooden staircase leading down to it. The sweeping views from the top are absolutely stunning. Further north along the path is the Hallett Cove Conservation Park and the Boatshed cafe.

Lovely park and walk. Watch out for the brown snakes. We found one under the bench where a woman was sitting near the lawn.

Lovely place for a BBQ, picnic, or to enjoy some fish and chips!

Sunset view Beach 6.6 miles from Adelaide city. Accessible via train from Adelaide city to Seaford line. Good sea view, Sunset view with playground, walk ways, picnic spots, sitting area and sheds...

This is a beautiful family friendly spot for all to enjoy. A nice Playground situated in front of the ocean with plenty of well maintained lawn for activities or just to sit and capture the views. There are plenty of benches along the path. Toilet facilities located at the end of path on Heron Way as well as next to the café. We walked the boardwalk for about 4km to get to this spot and arrived just before sunset. Plenty of street parking available. There is also a bbq near a shaded area just past the playground.

This place is one of my most favourite place. And I believe no one can deny it's beauty. Sunset is amazing at any day, any season. Recently it's been renovated which enhances it's beauty more. It has playground for children, walking trail. It also has a open exercise place with some equipments. If you want to do a BBQ party, it has that facility too. Car parks are available. The place is not that far from city. There is a little cafe end of the road, though that is closed by 5 pm.

Summer heat beautiful beach and snorkeling? Anyways the view is amazing but the heat not so. They are shades available and playgrounds as well. Well just get the sunscreens, hats and umbrella ready in case if youre staying long.

Enclosed within child safe fencing. New play equipment. Good Bbq facilitates, but needs more covered areas. Play areas are great, for all ages. Kids have track around the play areas to ride scooters & bikes. Only on toilet for a big playground. Ample parking space

Conveniently close to the Marion Outdoor Pool. Plenty of parking spaces. Fenced in playground. Safe equipment except for the Merry-go-round. Witnessed a few accidents while there. The sand around can make it a slippery hazard. Be careful with the little kids around the rocks and as they climb up. There’s a few benches here and there and shaded seating as well. It’s a strictly No Dogs Playground but dogs can have plenty of space outside the playground in the Park.

One of the best playareas in the area. It has it all, huge playground, bbq, toilets, water, mini bike track, track for scooters that goes around the playground!!! It is fenced off all the way around, so great for little ones. One of my kids favourite pieces is the manual chain lift! Great place for a kids party!

There is a closed circuit, which is great for kids go learn the off-road bike experience. There are a great variety of play structures, great for toddlers to older kids. It had a few picnic tables and benches around, great for picnic. There is also a public bathroom convenient for taking care of the aftermath of any toddlers. There is one working pump and two not in work. Hope that would be fixed soon.

Best park I've been to so far. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Toilets, sheltered seating for families. So much variety in play areas. Absolutely brilliant place.

This is still a great playground but is starting to suffer with wear and tear. More regular bin emptying, particularly just before and just after weekends would/may help with rubbish overflow.

We arrived at 9:20am in the morning and were still too late to get a shelter. We had to set-up on the fringes. The play ground is awesome for the kids and the area is well kept and you can easily keep an eye on your kids. I'd like to give a higher score, but a lack of shelters, the popularity of the park and our experience hold me back.

Great play ground for children of all ages. We often visit this reserve as they have a skate park for our eldest child and a playground nice and close to the skate park for our other children to play. It is easy to keep your child In view at all times. We often take bikes scooters here as the have nice little Paths the kids enjoy riding along. As well as a basketball ring.

Very nice park. BBQ facilities, both undercover and in the sun. Toilet and water facilities. Good playgrounds for many children. Cricket, tennis and football oval. Sports club. Rose garden. Plenty of bins and night lights. And a very nice artificial pond.

BEST PARK EVER! Checked it out 2d with my dog. The oval is 2/3 fenced & has car park with♿. Lots of different areas. Shady seats, multiple playgrounds, 3 ponds/duck lakes, fenced skate park, tennis courts, cricket nets, bbqs & lots of little oases!

I would say this is the cleanest and biggest open space facility in Western adelaide with lots and lots of things to do for kids. 2 seperate kids area and for cycling, lake and big soccer ground. Very near to beach and big car park or you can park on road as well. Good place for picnic.

The ducks are so friendly the will eat out of your hand the two parks are for kids of all ages and the tennis courts are really playable great park for Pokemon go to!

It's a good park with 8 bbq stations, tennis courts, swings for kids, skate park, basketball court and a duck pond which was cleaned recently. Great place to spend time watching kids play cricket or footy or soccer. Nice picnic place. Toilets are disgusting and always overflowing. Council need to maintain them.

Well equipped reserve with toilets, parking, tennis court, basketball ring, duck ponds, skate ramps, plenty of play equipment (on opposite sides to spread the love!) & Lots of shaded tree spots.

Good little park, seems to be sporting there fairly often, football oval ,cricket pitch and also some cricket batting cages. In one corner of the park there is a RC track which looks well maintained. A good size kids playground with sun shades for summer. A walking path that goes around the outside and very basic workout equipment like a push up bar at different heights, no mechanized equipment like other parks which would be nice here and there is plenty of room for it.

Organisational training was run here. On 1st floor over looking oval. Nice balcony, chairs super hard and uncomfortable. Lift works well, nice wide stairs. Bathrooms easy to use. Car park good.

Well maintained facilities, safe and clean. Offers space for all kinds of sports and recreation. It includes, football and soccer field, tennis courts, children's playground and a community hall that can be rented

Accessible to all. Friendly bar and kitchen staff in Bistro, variety of meals and drinks. Schnitzel night Thursday with delicious toppers. Great view of oval and or indoor courts depending where you sit. Community events throughout the week.

Fantastic park to walk your dog. People are generally very friendly and very aware of their dogs attitude and mood.

Took the dog for a walk there the other day and was very impressed with the new recreation centre. Oval lawns were well mantained and there were people of all sorts jogging and sitting in the park grounds. A cricket game was on and the sun was shining. It had a nice and relaxing summer vibe for a Tuesday evening.

There is a radio control cars track there and my kids love to go there ... I recently visited it again and the community centre there is great with newer facilities.

Great playground. Shaded at the hottest parts of the day. The landscaping is very relaxing how they mix nature and play equipment. Lots of different types of equipment for kids of different ages. Only downside is we weren't sure where to park so it was a bit of a walk.

We love this playground equipped with huge oval, two tennis courts, BBQ and fun play equipment. The only downside is the limited car parking on OG Road. Hopefully, council can expand the car park in the near future.

I love this place, 600 meter walking track, green park ,kids play ground, we can see all cultural people here in evening, tennis court, cricket club, football club, game, community function hall, a good thing for drunker wine shop is very close to park, bus stop,good parking, grocery shop, sweet shop, over all this place is 5 star .

It's really good place to enjoy with family and friends. It's good place to play tennis,basketball,cricket and rugby. There is no soccer goals so we can't play soccer. There is a playground for kids to play.

Great playground there and close by to take our grandsons to explore and develop their skills.

Grand kids loved it and it caters for toddlers to preteens

A popular playground, with a fabulous playspace. The flying fox and nature trail are our favourite parts. This playspace does get VERY busy, and it is a challenge if bringing young children or runners as it is a very open space which is hard to supervise areas. Watch children carefully! This playground does back a pub and footy club.

Fenced in areas are secure for the youngsters. Open areas for the exercise areas and lawn to kick a ball or roller blade. Seating scattered around, leafy shady areas with under cover picnic benches. Builds in chess table and table tennis area, just bring your own pawns and rackets. Public toilets close by the play equipment. Street parking can difficult in peak times.

Large reserve with many options in the space. Public toilets available. Public bbqs, only one was working last time we used them. Fenced off playground with water play, slides, swings and sandpit. Large race track circling the whole reserve. 2 undercover seating areas located at opposite ends of the reserve.

Nice quiet park, plenty of trees, perfect for a picnic or playground with the family.

Great playground! Dirt bike track great for small kids, great enclosed playground and small basketball half court 👍

This playground has great playground equipment and is mostly shaded by shade structures made to resemble butterflies, very well done. The toilets are the self cleaning type and are well positioned. The playground is well fenced to ensure the little ones stay where we want them.

My son loved this park, perfect for his age 1.5 yrs, while still things for the older kids too, easy to spend a couple hours here

Excellent! Great for bbq, kids play ground, has shade and toilets

A small children playground inside the Kensington Reserve Park. Toilets and carpark are nearby. The playground equipment / facilities looked a bit old or outdated. If they are upgraded, it would be good and be more attractive to the locals.

Good playground, lots of green areas, a number of ovals. Good biking area, walking paths, picnic area. No shades, 1 bbq, a bit oldish playground. Overall okay, not superb. I will say it is good for sports. For picnic it's okay.

I have read a lot of reviews here from adults complaining about the need to upgrade this park. As a migrant from Uzbekistan, I cannot agree more. In my country, these facilities are principally for people over 25, or those who own at least 5 goats. Sure, it is large and leafy with a complex array of equipment, but where is the duck shooting gallery? The mud wrestling pit? Hello - can I place a bet on mechanical racing donkeys? Where can I park my dependents while enjoying some potato spirits?

Burnside Adventure Park is in the Kensington Gardens reserve. Stonefell Creek passes by it. The environment is very beautiful. More than a dozen kinds of children's entertainment facilities in this playground, along with many animal sculptures carved on a huge log. It's very suitable for children playing, party and barbecue. There are lots of parking lots and parking spaces and public toilet is very close, very convenient.

Beautiful shady park with a variety of trees.Good playground,toilets,seating areas and BBQ.Drive in and park close to playground

It was a beautiful sunny day, to do Zumba in the park with Wendi. Surrounded by this glorious park. The poles were being painted as we danced and I had to check them out after the class. Thanks to the Burnside Council for putting on this experience.

Swings soar high with children's cheer Adventure Park brings joy so near Slides and laughs from morn till night Kensington's pure play delight! 🎪🌞

Great new nice looking playground for all ages with sandpit, shade and lawn. Great plants all around and decoration. Basketball and tennis courts at proximity. The slide is a bit dangerous; it can be hard to park the car, no WC and the playground is not fenced.

Great sandpit, massive nest swing, water play (not working/switcher off when we visited). Hardly any of the playground is shaded, we visited on a 20° day, a hot day would be uncomfortable. Toilets were GROSS

Great playground with a lot of shaded play areas. Undercover seating and BBQ, a basketball half court and also an oval for kicking a ball.

Lovely prayground with a big swing, trampolines and slides. It has a nice basketball court for older children and a soccer pitch to kick a ball, there is a toilet here, a water fountain and BBQ areas. Parts of the playground are shaded. But it gets busy on sunny weekends and the parking can be a hassle. In winter the soccer pitch gets water-logged and is very muddy.

Great play ground, plenty of different equipment for kids to play on and an oval for ball sports

We’ve been in Lightsview for 3 years now, this playground has slowly deteriorated with no council upkeep. Water play hasn’t worked for 2 years now, still no shades - the playground is empty during the day cause it’s virtually unusable. Sand pit is infested with ants and debri, pavers & liner showing. Toilets rarely maintained, really disappointing & wouldn’t recommend the drive if you’re coming just for the playground.

Such a great new space for the whole family. There isn't much shade at the moment but as the tree flourish and grow, there will be ample in future. There are slides, and play equipment suitable for ages from toddler to teens. There is also a combination of nature play areas as well as exercise equipment. BBQ facilities and undercover seating. Not fully fenced in but playground is off the main road. It is quite popular on weekends and there for traffic and parking is very difficult - this was not taken into account at planning stage or space did not allow for extra parking area.

Excellent for families with kids . Unique football designed having slides for kids . Cycling path for educational for kids. Beautiful area and good sitting options for family while kids played and BBQ as well. Good parking area.

Very spacious playground with covered barbecue area, clean toilets, filtered water, basketball court and a lot more. Kids and adults would love it!

Amazing playground for kids. Soccer ball slide and climbing area is obviously the highlight but there are also swings, trampoline, bike track, toilets and picnic table

This reserve has a very new playground, wide lawn, barbecue, basketball court, fitness equipment, toilet, and parking lot. Pretty good.

A great place to take kids that love being outside, playing with football, soccer ball, basketball and any other ball sport. Lovely place for a family picnic.

A small but good playground for children. Toilet facilities available. Exercise equipment for those wanting a workout.

Great playground for children. Huge soccer ball to run around in.

Amazing playground 2 dog parks Plenty space if you want to kick a ball along with great walking trails. Car parking easy.

A very good playground. Several climbing wooden towers and slides, waterplay, swings, Smooth Glider, etc. The most distinctive feature is the human-computer interactive game arch, which children love very much. There is a BBQ Pavilion, water refill tap, and toilet next to the playground.

This is a really good new playground with lots of good equipment. It is really popular on weekends. There are some BBQ facilities here, the playground has trees around but no real shade from above. There are public toilets here but it is not fenced, so younger children can wander off if you are not watching them.

Nice and big playground with plenty of space for all age kids. Big area for picnic and outdoor

Very good playground. Accessible for all ages. There's a Yalp Playstation. First time playing with it, and my daughter loved it. She didn't want to leave. Even I enjoyed it.

Playground was great, but limited seating areas for picnics etc. The grass area was nice but beware as the sprinklers are automatically set and went off while we were all on the grass.

Really nice outdoor play area with ample space, grass and playground area. Although the playground is really catered to young kids. My 9 year old was embarrassed to play there.

Awesome playground with a nice view of marina. Perfect for a picnic. It has shaded area. It has a bit of natural area. Smart toilets around.

Nice modern park with a little bit to keep the kids busy.

Great playground with lots of different things for all ages. One of the best views and peaceful when not busy

Very contemporary and new playground with a great range of equipment for a range of ages and exercise equipment adjacent. Nearby Tram Kiosk has good coffee and food options

Fantastic new adventure playground at Wrigley Reserve for kids and adults !

The reserve and new exercise area / play ground are first class awesome.

Get a Wiggle on. You will love ❤️ it

There is an awesome children's playground, the Hart's Mill Playground, just at the corner of the beautiful Port Adelaide River. They have a funny hamster wheel and two spinners that I have never seen in Australia. Plus the slide, zipping flying, spinning wheel, climbing frame, swings and an interactive sand station etc. If you come to visit Port Adelaide with your little kids, this playground is definitely a must-visit. Your little children must love it a lot and can easily spend 2 hours here. There are BBQ stoves and covered seating bench with tables just next to the playground. A public toilet is available at the end of Mundy St., which is just 2 minutes walk from the playground.

Surprisingly good although showing its age a little. Themed around the adjacent Hart's mill. One of the best swings on the peninsula for a great view and a smooth ride. The sand play area is great but bring a sand bucket and spade to get full value.

Great playground, safe and fully fenced. Plenty of different games for little and bigger kids. Hard ground and sand. Toilet and coffee shop close by. Plenty of grass and seats around the playground. Parking available.

We always visit this playground when we come to Port Adelaide. Its really good and kids always have lots of fun. Always clean, close to public toilets, can see the river dolphins as you walk along the Port, it's just a shame the cafe is no longer there.

I like that it is fully fenced in. Offers toddler sand pit playground equipment and also equipment for the bigger kids - flying fox, rope climb, hamster wheel, and a very steep metal slide. It has a few seating benches within fenced area and picnic tables outside of the fenced area with bbq facility. Ample lawn surrounding the playground. Also has a free library box with books for the ones that just want to sit and read. No nearby public toilets. Can get very windy due to location.

Great playground in Port Adelaide….Perfect location on a warm sunny day and it's so well maintained….

Attended here for Fire Festival, great location, the playground here is also very highly recommended

Brilliant playground that covers all age ranges - from very small to bigger kids too. The softfall is perfect for falls/off rides and the shade sails are even better for hot days

A fantastic park. Lots of equipment for the kids to play on. Padded ground to soften the fall of any child falling off. Shading cloth to protect from the sun. Lots of seating and trees providing shade. Toilets and drinking-water fountain all close by. A public park and BBQ area all there too. It's all free to the public! What more could you want.

Love the upgrades to this playground! So much for the kids to do here!!

Lots of lawn and trees so shady spots for picnics. The SW side has a large playground suitable for numerous ages. My toddler grandson loves it there, as do my wife and I. There are public toilets, seating and in the NE corner the council offices, library and a Cafe. I recommend this whole area to you all.

The grand kids had a great time there, good equipment, brilliant soft fall area all well maintained

Great playground but maybe needs a swimming pool fence around it. Too many children playing so close to dangerous roads. There also needs to be more bbq areas for a place that big. Its too cluttered in one area and bigger families like to hog up all the room

Been here a few times. Great atmosphere and vibes, and hosts cool events like the TTG Christmas carols

Amazingly went there to do a follow up on GLENELG JETTY . However this caught my eye all set up in front of the JETTY , these colour spectrums speaks volumes even from the start to end . Thanks GLENELG FOR THIS PRIVILEGE in more ways than one .!!!

Great for the family. There is a large play area for children (slides, trampolines, water areas etc) and is 'kid safe' with a springy rubber floor. Plenty of cover (rain and sun).

This playground is great! Large slides, soft floors, sand and trails to climb for toddlers. They even have a water apparatus, rock climbing wall and it's just a great place for kids to play while parents can chill on the grass.

A great seaside kids’ playground. Slide, trampoline, climbing net, water play, swing, small tunnel, etc. Children enjoy playing here.

At the end of Jetty Road and just before the sand,near amusement area and toilets.Great selection of slides and jumps.Fun.Hey soak up some sea and sun and history.

Fabulous beach front playground for children!

Not really my thing but great if you have kids for day or with you all the time. Watch the trampolines which are built in the ground and kids can fall off and - splat on the pavers and hard surfaces around plus they are pretty bouncy when 2 ppl on them (which kids do).

Nice new playground but needs toilets ,bbq and some more seating

Cute little play ground my kids enjoyed

Turned up to shoot some hoops and was a random game of street puck underway...

Needs toilets and bbq

Nice new playground!

Perfect picnic area

Great playground, but it is let down by the lack of maintenance. Bearings in the flying fox and in the spinning wheel need to be replaced. Water pump is also needing repair. Don't let it become another great initiative that is not looked after.

Hands down the best playground in Onkaparinga. (along with Jubilee playground in Noarlunga) Also don't forget that this connects to the nearby coast to vines rail trail and Christie's creek linear trail.

The kids love it. The only complaint I have is no seats near the zip lines.

Great playground. Bring my Grandkids here regularly.

I love that they have incorporated the trees and the sandpit isn't completely sand. It's kind of a gritty rock, which is cleaner.

Great playground for kids of all ages.

Great play space

I do not recommend this park for kids aged between two and five. It’s steep and dangerous. The slide is for older children ten years and older. The smaller swings are for kids up to 18months. Taking small children there they see the big slide and want to attempt it and they can’t. It’s a tragedy waiting to happen. The balance logs are on an edge that’s steep and has a big drop if they lose their footing.

No toilets whatsoever. Was it done just for a pretty look? Or for really people with real needs???? Needed to leave urgently to look for a toilet for my toddler.

Very cool park.. could do with closer toilets 🚻 .. they have the space 🤷‍♂️

Really good for dogs and kids Very secure

Swings. My daughter loves the swings.looks like a birthday party destination.

Nice equipment, but not enough variety of age-appropriate stuff.

it’s new and kids enjoyed it!

This small park looked pretty new, just 3 to 4 years old, maybe. However, perhaps due to its location is not too easy to be discovered, the usage of this park looked quite low. The water ponds looked lack of maintenance, too. There is picnic / BBQ stove across the bridge from the park, so just 2 minutes walk. Car parking is also available nearby.

Parade park where dreams unfold Kensington's charm stays bright and bold Kids and pups in joyful play Memories made here every day! 🌳🐕

Beautiful gardens, amazing setting and very well taken care of. Walked through the entire garden, loved every part of it. Highlight was the rose garden for sure, absolutely amazing place, will go there to chill in the future as well.

The Adelaide Botanic Garden displays a few amazing plants, the most spectacular being the Victoria amazonica, which is the second largest in the water lily family Nymphaeaceae. The gardens were designed beautifully, and reflected the visions of the early directors of the botanic garden. One needs to spend a good part of one day to wander around the 50 ha of the magnificently maintained botanic garden. I enjoyed seeing the avenue of huge fig trees and the wisteria plants which were flowering. The volunteer guides of Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide take two free tours a day. We were privileged to be shown the gardens as an event of the 18th Australiasian Botanic Garden Guides Conference.

Before visiting this Adelaide Botanic Garden for the 1st time, I didn't have much expectation as I arrived South Australia in January 2025 and experienced the longest drought seasons in history. Everywhere were dry, grey / brown but not green, especially northern parts of the Adelaide City. After five months of raining since late May 2025 and in this Spring time, I reckoned it is now the best timing to visit Adelaide Botanic Garden to see the flowers and greenery. It looked like my understanding was correct, as the Adelaide Botanic Garden was really beautiful, much better than what I expected. Everywhere were green and with beautiful flowers. Thanks to the effort of the team especially the gardeners, the garden is well maintained with healthy plants and trees, and beautiful flowers and lawns. They have kept all facilities well like the ponds, wetland, fountains, glasshouses, walkways, fences, toilets, directional signs and function rooms etc. Everything in the garden were tidy, clean and functioning well. During my visit, there were several weddings events held inside the garden, on the lawns and inside the event centres. No doubt to me here is one of the best wedding venues in Adelaide. I don't think I have walked-through every corners of the garden yet as it is so big. I will definitely re-visit quite again as it is really a nice and lovely park which is so easy to access. For example, it's good to visit it for a walk in a weekend afternoon and then cross the street to visit one of the lovely restaurants in the East End for an enjoyable dinner.

Lovely gardens to wander through. National Wine venue inside was a great surprise find for a lovely lunch. Cafe in the middle was a nice spot for an afternoon coffee. I'd noticed info about the photographic display and had planned to check it out, but only when I arrived at entry I realised it was a ticketed event.

Adelaide Botanical Gardens A great day out. Maps available at entry Well kept and maintained Gardens Lots of variety Lovely old buildings. Wisteria Arch ways both were stunning. Rose Gardens a great variety Not far from the city. Can catch a free tram Lots of grass areas for a picnic or eat in the Cafe. I really loved seeing g the Black oak area very old great to see.

A great place to visit if the traffic & noise of the city becomes too much. Great facilities or find a quiet spot. So much to do. Clean & tidy & looks amazing. Very reasonable prices for cafe food if you are looking for lunch but beware of the birds as they are known to steal food on occasion (there are signs warning of this in appropriate spots)

Lovely and impressive botanic garden which you must visit in South Australia! Very large that will take you a few hours to walk 🚶‍♀️ and you will enjoy coming here again and again! The air is fresh and so many kinds of colourful flowers attract you 🌸 there’re also many bizarre glass statues that made with impeccable skills so artistic and aesthetic!! 💓

It was a great experience and the zoo is very well maintained. The giant pandas were resting around 11am, so we couldn’t see them, but the rest of the visit was wonderful. The staff were helpful and friendly, and my daughter had a fantastic time. We were lucky to have the cheetah sitting right next to the viewing glass, which was an unforgettable moment. The meerkats, digging away furiously, put on a fun show. For me, the highlight was the walk through the wetlands as it truly felt like being transported into a real jungle environment. Would definitely recommend to visit at least once. Close to the city. Plenty of paid parking.

Absolutely wonderful, so many animal experiences to do and I got to feed a cute hippo. Loved it. I will definitely visit again when I go to Adelaide. The cafe has respectable vegetarian and vegan options and there's a water fountain close to the kangaroos. People are so friendly and nice. This is a zoo I'd actually donate to. Very close to the city and walkable distance too

The car park for zoo allow to park maximum 4 hours. It is not long enough, but understand is a control of the flow of tourists, ensure all visitors got chance to go in and not crowded of people, so that visitors feel comfortable during the visit. The admission fee is quite high, but reasonable. Most native animals can find in the zoo. A bonus to the trip, 2 Panda is found inside the zoo, and we witness one of the panda poo poo.... Hahaha. The zoo is not as big as the one in Sydney or Singapore, but is nice to be there. There is only one restaurant inside the zoo. Foods and drinks are okay. The most lovely things is we meet a few volunteer senior work and guide visitors inside the park. So good to chat with them, and all seniors are act professional, patience, warm and nice. A thumd up for them. Wish them all the BEST!

My granddaughter and I enjoyed our visit to the zoo. It’s been over ten years since I’ve been and I was pleasantly surprised by the changes to the design. There is a great adventure type playground which my granddaughter explored enthusiastically. We also loved the overhead animal runs giving some of the tree dwelling creatures more freedom.

Had a work function after hours with a giraffe feeding experience included. Was an amazing experience. Not just the giraffe feeding but the entire function was great. Food was amazing, well presented and tasty. (My partner is a chef, so I can be picky). Staff were all amazing, remembering people's drink orders and very personable. Well trained and friendly.

The highlight of our trip to Adelaide was here at the zoo! The most beautiful and well kept botanic surrounds, an easy walk and accessible for those who need it. A beautiful home for a wide array of animals. Of course our favourites were the roly-poly pandas however there were others who were just cute.

Adelaide Zoo provides a unique experience. As the only zoo in the Southern Hemisphere that houses Giant Pandas, it is arguably one of the most significant zoos in Australia. The two pandas, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, are usually visible, especially when they are eating in their spacious exhibits. However, a few of the other exhibits are relatively cramped and unnatural, especially the two dingos, which at confined to a small cage exhibit. Even though it is sad to see some of the animals in an unhappy condition, the pandas are still the selling point of this zoo, and hence make it a worthwhile visit.

12 Years since my last visit and I’m so pleased to see the park is still doing great! A wonder experience to walk around and seeing the animals have the freedom to roam around without tight caged restrictions like other zoos. Highly recommend their animal experiences on top of an explore around the park!

Overall Parks ok did enjoy the visit, just a couple little areas that I think need work, one of those been the males toilets which were reasonably clean except the hand dryers, one wasn’t work and the other one is absolutely filthy I opted to dry my hands on my jumper as I didn’t want to put my hands in there before eating. Food was ok just need a better explanation on your Ham toasted wraps as I brought for my son and didn’t realise it had tomatoe Spinach and Onion, maybe I should of asked but by the label just assumed ham and cheese. Other than that the staff were friendly and I said previously enjoyed the park.

It's good 3.5, the area is large and clean, the animals are well looked after. I was slightly disappointed in the lack of different species/animals but the ones that are there are well kept & surrounded by more of a natural setting. If you're looking for a nice open nature park, this one is for you. If you want more variety of animals, go to Gorge Wildlife Park.

Great experience getting to see some animals up close and getting to feed them. Lots of kangaroos to feed in a big, open area. (They also have roped-off sections where the kangaroos can go to keep people away from them if they are tired. That was nice for the roos!) Nice park with different animals and birds to see. Highly recommended for people of any age!

Cleland Wildlife park is beautiful. Quiet on a Saturday and truly feels like you’re walking through a wild sanctuary and not a zoo The team is excellent and feeding the animals is so fun and exciting They are really sweet and cute, and really seem to quite enjoy their time in the park Underrated wildlife park

I am a local and always recommend visiting Cleland. My partner and I spent out anniversary there this visit and it was a relaxing time on a beautiful day. Saw lots of animals and there are so many different talks that happen throughout the day that there are always things to do and see here.

Absolutely loved seeing, feeding, and stroking the kangaroos, wallabies, and potoroos! Plenty were very friendly and would happily come right up to you for food. Also liked that the animals did have spaces to go to if they wanted to be left alone. Watched a few talks as well, which were great and informative. Could tell that the keepers highly enjoy their jobs and have a lot of love for the animals they're looking after.