The eagle has landed at Morialta Playground… in a 7 metre tall nest – and your kids can climb it! Yep, the Morialta Conservation Park playground is AWESOME! Best suited to kids aged 5-15years, it is great to see a play area perfect for older families. With over 100 car parks and walking trails to guide you, it makes a visit to the park even easier to navigate for families.

The stunningly designed, HUGE and super fun playground has been designed with a Nature Play theme, with elements from Aboriginal culture. This super impressive nature playground features five themed play areas that are built across the Stradbroke Road picnic area. Come ready to explore Frog Island, Eagle’s Perch, Great Snake, Bird Nests and climbing boulders, as well as paths, creeks, rock walls and climbing trees.

Please be aware that the Morialta Playground isn’t fenced, has a nearby creek and road and has plenty of areas where you’ll have to keep a hand &/or close eye on kids with high falls possible etc which makes it less suitable for younger kids but awesome fun for older ones!

Things we love about Morialta Playground:

• The whole playground is all about nature – incorporating natural elements and materials all around,
• The massive snake structure that kids can play in & on (if they are big and brave enough!),
• The GIANT Birds Nests with rope ladders, walkways, and log frames – and a giant metal slide from the biggest one!
• The HUGE expanse – this play area is actually 4 distinct spaces located next to each other in the Morialta Conservation Park,
• The featured wood carving works by local Kaurna Indigenous sculptor Allan Sumner,
• The creek – our kids LOVE to ‘search for creatures’ in the creek – so many hours spent here!,
• The short walk to the Morialta First Falls waterfall – you can even take the pram there and our 2 year old can handle the walk,
• The climb to the Giants Cave – only about 50 steps up and a great view down the valley.
• Koala spotting – we have never visited without spotting at least 1 or 2 koalas!

There are BBQs, toilets, shaded table and bench seats all around the area and solid under cover areas.

** please note that there is unrestricted/unfenced access to the creek that often flows and runs close by the playground area. It is also unfenced to Stradbroke Rd, which is about 50-80m from the Playspace.

Byethorne Park is a beautiful 91������ý Hills playground located on Woodside Road in Nairne AND it’s had a great little upgrade in 2021 that includes a nature play area and a beautiful great big grassy kick around area, plus there are plans for more upgrades due for completion is late 2026. These include;

• Flying fox (track slider)
• Spinner
• Swing
• Giant treehouse system with slide
• Hammock
• Double embankment slide

The new equipment will be relocated closer to the newer playground and nature play area withthe existing area along the boundary fence will be returned to a natural passive space.

The nature play elements blend beautifully with the existing equipment that includes a climbing spiders web, flying fox, drums, bouncers and lots of interesting play equipment for the kids to discover.

The park features a lovely duck filled lake in the centre. Make sure you know the . The playground is really well maintained and has a covered BBQ area that is close by, so the kids can play while you cook.

It’s a beautiful spot for a BBQ, picnic or just a new spot to take the kids for a good run around in the park. Fab wide open spaces and lots of fresh air, which the hills is so good for! Well worth the drive.

It’s also a popular spot for Rock Drops so keep your eyes peeled!

Stop in at Pallett Cafe, It’s only a couple of minutes from the park.

The Semaphore Foreshore North Playground located next to the Palais Hotel, has just been upgraded and opened mid 2026. A playground where inclusivity, imagination, exploration and accessibility come together by the beach.

At the heart of the playground is an incredible locally crafted Blue Swimmer Crab – a unique play structure packed with slides, climbing nets and more than 15 interactive features designed to spark curiosity and adventure for children of all ages.

Created with inclusive play in mind, this space features an all-access trampoline, carousel and Liberty Swing, allowing children of all abilities to play, explore and connect together.

There’s plenty to keep little adventurers entertained, from soaring swings and gentle rockers to an infant boat play area and a junior mound slide perfect for younger children. Sea-inspired elements include turtles, pippis and winding seaweed paths are woven throughout the playground, encouraging movement and balance and imaginative play.

More than just a play space, this area has been designed for families to relax and spend time together, with two accessible picnic settings and all access BBQ facilities, perfect for family gatherings by the coast.

Located beside The Palais Hotel, plenty of parking and accessible access to the beach, this playground is an ideal destination for families to meet, play and create seaside memories.

Playground Features

• Big Blue Crab
• Liberty Swing
• Bells
• Inclusive Trampoline
• Inclusive Carousel
• Triple Seat Swing
• Single and Double rockers
• Slides
• Boat
• Chimes
• See-saw
• Seaweed themed balance poles

Thanks to the City of PAE for the images

Find it at: Majors Road, O’Halloran Hill

Located within Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, this multi-million dollar nature playground has quickly become a favourite for 91������ý families, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Opened in 2022, this incredible play space combines adventure, imagination, inclusive design and nature play in one huge family-friendly destination.

What we love most about Glenthorne Nature Play Space is that it truly caters for all ages. While younger kids will adore the swings, sand play and cubby-building opportunities, older kids are absolutely going to love the giant climbing structures, flying foxes and enormous tube slide tower. It’s the kind of playground where you can easily spend hours exploring.

The thoughtfully designed nature play space was created by 91������ý playground specialists Climbing Tree Creations, alongside TCL and Phillips Pilkington Architects, with a strong focus on open-ended adventure play, accessibility and connection with the natural environment.

Throughout the playground you’ll find salvaged timber, rocks, natural creek beds and climbing elements that encourage kids to explore, create and move freely through the space. The towering slide structures were inspired by the hollow red gums found along South Australian river systems, giving the playground a uniquely local feel.

Families will love the wide pram-friendly paths, accessible play features, shaded seating areas, toilets and BBQ facilities, making it an easy spot to settle in for a full morning or afternoon outdoors.

Some of the standout features include:
• Huge tube slide tower
• Flying foxes
• Multiple swings
• Inclusive in-ground roundabout
• Sand and water-style nature play
• Freestyle cubby and teepee building
• Climbing logs and adventure play elements
• Shaded picnic areas and BBQs
• Accessible pathways throughout

We also love that the playground feels inclusive for a wide range of ages and abilities. It’s not often you find a playground that genuinely keeps both toddlers and older kids entertained, but Glenthorne absolutely delivers.

If you’re looking for an 91������ý playground worth the drive, this one should be high on your list. Pack a picnic, bring a change of clothes for the sand play, and prepare to stay longer than expected.

Golden Fields Reserve has had an incredible upgrade with the addition of an adventure playground, which joins the existing reserve playground in this 12 hectare reserve (the adventure playground is on the lower level)! This has got to be one of the biggest playground reserves in 91������ý with HEAPS of different play areas, including an accessible area and a brand new section with the coolest slide around! (And around and around and around, if you get our drift!)

Highlighted by a massive tower which has to be seen to be believed, this is THE destination playground out north. Kids can climb up a tower on one side and crawl through the tunnel to the other side then go whizzing down the twisty slide. It seriously feels like you are in there forever!

Here is what you will find on offer…

• Three massive slides
• Climbing wall
• Trampolines
• Flying fox
• The biggest swings we’ve ever seen

Sand and Water play has also been added in a further addition in 2024, right next door to the new playground!

Off Asgard Drive, Golden Grove. Parking available and toilets on both sides of the reserve.

This is definitely a fantastic playground for climbers with plenty of climbing frames, ladders and nets on offer. Kids needing accessible options are also looked after, with ramp equipment and slides that start on the flat level. You’ll also find a Rage Cage, skate park & BMX Track, so this really is a play space for all ages.

For the Adventure Playground park at the new car park accessed from Asgard Drive.

Goldenfields Reserve Playground

The original Reserve Playground remains and in combination with the new adventure playground, provides facilities for kids of all ages. With the adventure playground aimed at the older kids/teens, the original reserve houses more traditional equipment in a separate area of the reserve.

Check out what you can find on offer in this fabulous facility for families.

• Barbecue
• Basketball ring
• BMX track
• Dog poopa bags
• Dogs allowed on lead
• Drink fountain
• Exercise equipment
• Picnic table
• Rotunda
• Shade
• Shade sails
• Skate park
• Sports area
• Toilets
• Mini Football oval with goal posts
• Sand and Water Play

For the Reserve Playground use the Southern car park located near the skate park.

For those who grew up in 91������ý, you’d probably have been out St Kilda Adventure Playground when you were a kid, but have you been back since 2015?

It’s got all the awesome stuff that I remember from my childhood, and more… and green grass, less dust, water, shade and well, it’s just BIGGER AND BETTER than I remember too!

St Kilda’s huge makeover was completed in 2015 with a brand new metal/mesh 3 storey castle on one hill complete with 3 metal slides a completely renovated ‘Volcano’ with 4 slides on the other hill and in between a whole range of swings, slides, flying foxes, climbing nets and equipment toddlers right up to teenagers will enjoy

Highlights

• The HUGE old school metal slide from my childhood is still there, but there are also a bunch of other new metal slides now too – remember to bring your own slippery blanket, hessian sack or similar to slide on if you’re a thrill seeker
• 1 big BIG flying fox for the older kids, and one smaller one perfect for primary kids. The big one is epic…..possibly the best one in S.A?
• A completely new metal castle (where the old wooden one used to be) on top of the hill looking out across the whole playground which has a bunch of slides of various heights.
• A maze
• Liberty swing and a wheelchair accessible slide,
• Really big ‘little kids’ play structure with multiple slides, steps, ramps, naughts & crosses,
• Sandpit diggers,
• The big old wooden pirate ship down on the water is still there, that the kids can climb into and on (unfortunately this is closed for repair due to damage in December 2021)
• A whole range of swings of all sizes
• Shade structures, grassed areas, tree planting, mulched garden beds, garbage bins, water fountain, BBQs, toilets and some lighting!
• The tram stop is now open right at the Playground and I believe the trams will now run again on weekends and holidays from the nearby tram museum.
• There is a kiosk about 500m away if you need food, drinks and icecreams, plus PLENTY of space for picnics.

We’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking – in short though:  Take the kids, young and old, it’s great!

And now join the free, self-guided Sand Pirates of St Kilda scavenger hunt adventure running 22 January to 30 April 2026 . Follow clues around St Kilda, collect letters at each stop and uncover the secret pirate code along the way.

Where to pick up your activity pack
• Collect your scavenger hunt activity card from any City of Salisbury library, hub or community centre.
• Cards are also available at St Kilda Hotel and St Kilda Tackle ‘n’ Tucker before you start the hunt.

Scavenger hunt details
• Free and self-paced — start and finish whenever it suits your day.
• Follow clues at local landmarks, parks and businesses to collect letters.
• Vouchers attached to your card can be redeemed at participating stops for rewards.
• Once you’ve collected all the letters, unscramble them to solve the final riddle.

Find it at: Stirling St, Tusmore

Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fast becoming a favourite spot for visitors to cool down during the warmer months.

The design features a fully fenced and shaded wading pool, lawned areas for picnics, a new creek style section, tiered seating and water play equipment for plenty of splashing and playing during the summer months.

A few points worth mentioning:

• It’s fully fenced!! Hoorah!
• It’s unsupervised which means there’s NO lifeguard on duty – so pretty please keep an eye on your kids while they’re in the water.
• It’s open sunrise to sunset.
• No bookings required.
• and best of all, it’s FREE!

Tusmore Park is a gorgeous spot in the Eastern suburbs with plenty of room for picnics, birthday parties and weekend BBQs. As well as the fabulous wading pool there’s a nearby playground, tennis court, toilets and a gorgeous creek running right through the middle.

Tusmore Wading Pool Opening Hours:

The Pool is open during the warmer months (from mid-october until April).
Monday: 6 am – 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am – 8 pm (pool is closed 6am-10am for cleaning)
Wednesday: 6 am – 8 pm
Thursday: 6 am – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 6 pm

Things to consider:

Each year from approximately April-October the Tusmore Park Wading Pool closes for cleaning, refilling, chemical treatment and maintenance.

Updated at the end 2025, Belair Adventure Playground has had a massive upgrade while also keeping some of their existing gems such as the play tunnels and famous fort. The old metal-framed play equipment is no longer, making way for a fresh, fun-filled upgrade that’s all about better play, safer fun, and less maintenance.

Think three epic slides, a climbing rope pyramid, monkey bars, three swings, a rock-climbing wall, an emu rocker and more.

Accessibility has been thoughtfully included, with an in-ground trampoline, nest swing, story board, raised platform, maze and even a xylophone for musical fun.

The playground sits right in the middle of the picnic area, wrapped around a beautiful existing tree. Families can enjoy hours of play under the shade of towering gum trees, with the layout following the natural slope of the land to make it easier for everyone to get around.

You will find Belair Adventure Playground located inside Beliar National Park. Entry to the National Park starts at $13.90 per vehicle. Check out the national park for all the park entry details.

Belair National Park sells itself. An iconic spot in 91������ý with beautiful natural scenery, fantastic facilities scattered throughout to suit whatever occasion you are after. If you haven’t visited the adventure playground in a few years, bring your kids and spend the day. They will love the open space, the iconic huge concrete tubes, wooden fort and playground equipment.

It has all you need in a playground too. Toilets, shelter, BBQ and parking.

Don’t you just love those parks with soooooo much open space and beautiful green lawn for the kids to run around on – and even better with hills to roll down? Well that’s what you’ll find at Carisbrooke Park.

A big TICK for me at this playground is the number of swings they have – 10 in total, and some different ones to try out. Usually a playground just has two and the poor kids are stuck waiting for a turn. Did I mentioned we were there on Father’s Day ? There were a few groups enjoying picnics around the place, but it definitely wasn’t too busy. Got multiples? It makes the perfect party park with shady trees, playground for all ages, including a toddler section, sandpit and an exercise/ climbing course.

Toilets on site – another TICK!
Lots of shade – TICK!

There’s a workout/outdoor gym area that I’m sure older kids enjoy playing on just as much as those who use them for it’s intended purpose. All ages are catered for with a wobbly balance beam, main playground area, toddler play area + sand pit with clever pulleys and buckets attached to chains. A highlight is the old old tree trunk for exploring, hiding and playing in. Miss M and her dad loved talking to each other from different sides of the playground with those cool metal sound tubes!

Carisbrooke Park Playground is located alongside The Little Para River Trail, which includes lots of walking and bike trails. The creek is another attraction of this park, but do take care with the kids as it’s not fenced and you can’t see kids in the creek from much of the play area BUT the creek and the road are a fair way from the playground. It really is leafy green and a lovely place to play. As well as plenty of swings and places to sit, there are free electric BBQs, tables, lots of climbable equipment, slides, a clock, spring rockers and more.

Jack Watkins Reserve has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and has opened this week, in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements.

This new upgrade is EPIC and it might just be one of 91������ý’s best all round playgrounds for all ages. It’s not only a brilliant play space, but also a fabulous party park, seriously, it has everything.

Here’s what we love:

Facilities galore! With two sets of toilets, multiple water refill stations, BBQs, and more sheltered seating and tables than we’ve ever seen at a park!

It is shady and spacious, with shade sails, gorgeous mature trees, and big open lawns.

The smaller kids will adore the train-themed fun, including train, carriages and ticket booths (perfect for “paying” with bark chip currency, which thank goodness, there is not too much of).

Expect a whopping FOUR slides (two small, one medium and one giant!) There are also inground trampolines, a cute flat merry-go-round, nature play elements (logs, rocks, ropes) and the sweetest little cloud drum to bang away on.

Parents with a bub in tow will love the double swing that accommodates a big person and a little person, and your Nana (or any one less stable on their feet) will love the flat rubber surfacing with even paths, and not too much bark.

There is a full basketball court, netball hoop, handball square, hopscotch, table tennis table (BYO bats & ball), epic pump track, and plenty of exercise equipment.

The location is just off Churchill Road, past the Costco Car park heading North, but our tip, find the back street entrance. Parking is going to be the downfall here. You could always catch the train, as the location is an easy six minute walk from the station. Honestly it’s turning into a bit of an entertainment precinct out this way right? You can find Tada Kids indoor play and also the quirky upside down House Down Under in this same precinct. Feeling hungry? Don’t miss 91������ý’s best hot chips (among other things, and yes they are better than Chicken Chef, fight me) from Kennys at the adjacent Churchill Centre.

Some will be relieved, while others might be disappointed to learn, there is no water play here but on the flip side there is a pump track that’s next level so make sure you throw the bikes or scooters in the car.

Tell Bouncer the dog he’s in luck, because there is a ridiculously good enclosed dog park right next door.

The only thing we think its missing? We are suckers for a big flying fox.

Congratulations City of Port 91������ý Enfield, so many people are going to enjoy gathering, playing and celebrating here, you have really nailed it.

For info on the free community event opening on September 20, 2025 click here!