This is s fantastic one stop shop for the family during the hot summer months. With something for every member of the family you can’t go wrong!

Playford Town Park is a HUGE area opened in June 2015. Bring your bike, your scooter, your towel, your picnic blanket, footy, basketball and your BBQ gear and enjoy the whole day down here.

The water play areas are the biggest draw card with 4 separate water play areas for the kids to explore and plenty of seating nearby for parents and friends to supervise the kids while they catch up in a great location.
The playground itself boasts an incredibly wide slide as well as a tunnel slide, a sandpit and scoop, rock climbing, swings, a huge rope climbing structure, flying fox and more! There are also basketball courts and a skate park nearby.
We’d love to see some accessible play equipment though. A liberty swing and other wheelchair accessible equipment would be great.
There is also a great BBQ space for families or groups of friends to cook up a storm as well as an oval to kick the footy around.

Public toilets are available at The Stretton Centre or near the wetlands.

Just up the road (walking distance) is a small shopping complex so if you’ve forgotten the snags don’t worry – all is not lost!

What a beautiful playground for kids of all ages! Renovated back in late 2012, the Bonython Park Playground has a some very cool features not found in the typical suburban park. Some of the best equipment includes two 25m flying fox lines fun for kids of all ages and an extensive water play area complete with pumps, gates and a watermill. Kids love playing and experimenting with water and this is a safe and interactive water zone to suits kids as young as 1, while still entertaining the older ones.

The huge ‘mouse wheel’ can accommodate numerous energetic kids, there is a variety of swings and we love the wheelchair accessible carousel, water play troughs, communication boards and a nest swing that make this park a good one for kids of all ages and abilities. You also have to love the shade thrown by beautiful big old gum trees in this park.

The playground backs onto a well kept oval for plenty of open space and a kit of the ball or fly of the kite and there are both toilet and BBQ facilities here.

Perhaps the star of the show (for parents) is Cafe Bonython, located directly at the playground. It’s got fabulous coffee, indoor play and so many treats and initiatives for the kids. We would happily brunch or lunch here any day of the week, in fact it is one of our absolute favourite places to eat with the kids. They even do Birthday Parties

Worth noting, this one is not a fenced playground an that it is situated on linear path and the Torrens River. It’s a fair distance however there are also some duck ponds on the other side of the park, so its just a reminder to keep your eyes on the little people.

To top off a great park, you will see city trains cross a small river bridge a very short walk away and you are situated under the flight path so it makes for some excellent plane spotting, depending what direction the air traffic are taking off / landing on the day that you visit.

Don Moseley Park received an extensive playground redevelopment late 2025. This nature-themed upgrade includes water play, a flying fox, sandpit, huge 4.2m tall towers, slides, swings, cubby houses and so much more.

The best news? The famous ‘train’ roller coaster has remained part of this playground!

If you are heading to the states South East or on a road trip to Melbourne or any where along Dukes Highway, Keith Playground (around 2.5 hours from 91������ý) is an iconic MUST stop. Their famous ‘train’ could well be the last of the states REAL fun old school play equipment and I guarantee your kids will run and run and play and burn energy ready to get back in the car.

Keith the township has a great bakery (The Morning Loaf) and also worth looking for the ‘Land-rover on a Pole’ the ‘Army Tank’ and the ‘CFS shed wall mural’.

Even if you are heading to Mount Gambier via Dukes Hwy, you would generally turn off just before the town – totally worth driving a few hundred meters up the road.

Check it out here:

Upgrade images below thanks to Sarah Cunningham

Good News is that the roller coaster ‘train ride’ as pictured below has remained part of this playground upgrade.

Updated in 2024 this playground is tucked into the corner of the larger Richmond Oval sports precinct. This modern and engaging play space for kids includes a wide slide, huge swings and trampolines. Older kids will also love the fact they can take a ball to kick on the oval, or have a hit of cricket in the cricket nets located in the opposite corner. The trees provide natural shade to most of the playground, as well as a sheltered picnic table and BBQ. We love the fact that there are toilets located at this play space, making it a convenient and family-friendly spot for your next outing.

Playground Features include:

• Sand and Water Play
• Natural Shade
• Swings
• Trampoline
• Climbing nets
• Drinking fountain
• toilets
• BBQ and picnic facilities

Things to consider:

• This playground is not fenced

Shearwater Park Playground was updated mid 2025. This playground is a great mix of nature and play, with sand and water elements that make it even more fun and engaging. There is also a wooden boat and a fun rocking car in the play area, which kids will love! They can let their imaginations run wild—setting off on adventures and make-believe journeys.

Shearwater Park is also located alongside Wynn Vale Dam. It’s such a peaceful and pretty spot—perfect for a short walk with the kids. The paths around the Dam have been upgraded, so they’re smooth and pram-friendly, and there’s a lovely little boardwalk that adds to the charm. Great for families, especially if you’re after an easy walk and some fresh air. Why not feed the ducks while you are there!

Playground features include:

• Swings
• Slides
• Custom-made wooden boat
• Sand and water play
• Rocking car
• See-saw
• Shade sails
• Inclusive picnic facilities and grassed area
• Pram-Friendly walking paths around the adjoining dam
• (toilets are located on the opposite side of the dam. A toilet block will be added to the playground in the next stage of development)

Tanunda Recreation Park received an upgrade with an inclusive playground in 2022 and it is fabulous!

Features of the Inclusive Playground include a brilliant double flying fox which includes a seated option which is perfect for the little ones to be included. This was ideal for us as we raced the little kids vs the older kids to determine the family flying fox champion! You will also find in-ground trampolines, climbing/elevated play, slides, swings, sand and water play, barbecue shelter, drink fountain, seating and an all-access toilet block.

This is a fantastic stop is a must as you explore the beautiful Barossa Valley. For more family friendly activities, check out our Barossa feature here.

Disability advocate, writer and actor Quentin Kenihan has been memorialised with an inclusive playground in 91������ý’s Rymill Park. The $1m play space includes sensory elements, waterplay and features that encourage shared play and is designed with children and parents with wheelchairs in mind.

This fully fenced playground is thoughtfully designed and a place where children of all abilities can meet, explore and play together. Thanks to its mix of sensory and accessible equipment and welcoming layout, it beautifully embodies Quentin’s vision: a space where no one is left out. Whether kids like water games, sensory discovery, climbing, swinging this plays pace delivers.

It was always a goal of Quentin’s to have an inclusive playspace in 91������ý to cater for all kids and this playground is a testament to his legacy. His family and friends were even consulted in the design process, as well as other disability support groups, to make sure everybody could have fun here.

From toddlers to teenagers, the playground offers a wide range of age-appropriate challenges and free-play options, encouraging active and imaginative play for everyone. Accessibility is at the heart of the space, with wheelchair-friendly equipment, wide ramps, and smooth paths ensuring children with mobility challenges can fully engage in the fun. The play space also promotes shared sensory and interactive experiences, encouraging children of all abilities to play and explore together.

There’s shade over part of the playground as well as lots of big shady trees to get out of the sun if needed. There’s lots of lush green grass to run on, sit on and picnic on plus sheltered seating and BBQ facilities too!

Inclusive Features

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the features that make this playspace welcoming to all:

• Wheelchair‑accessible trampoline – flat-surface trampoline safe for users with mobility devices
• Accessible swing & “sway fun” seat – swinging elements designed for shared use by children with and without disabilities
• Spinning carousel – inclusive design to allow wheelchair access
• Rope climbing structure – a favourite for older kids, with soft-fall bark and rubber surfaces
• Water play area – with pumps, troughs and weirs that are reachable from seated and standing positions
• Sound & sensory garden – full of musical instruments (chimes, xylophone, drums) for multi-sensory engagement
• Interactive buttons – easy‑press controls to activate water features, even at wheelchair height
• Smooth, wide pathways – barrier‑free circulation throughout the site
• Shade coverage & soft surfacing – with rubber matting and bark chips designed to cushion falls and help with mobility

Also bring the bikes and scooters for a few laps on the Superloop challenge track – an extended pathway for bikes, scooters and wheelchairs.

There is a  located within the play space that is designed to be a safe and inclusive place for all, including those with wheelchairs or walking frames, and severely disabled people requiring the assistance of an attendant and there are 3 additional public toilets open at all times, with access to the Changing Places cubicle available using a .

There are 4 accessible car parks on Rundle Road located about 100m from the playspace, and another 2 accessible car parks next to the 91������ý Bowling Club about 50m from the playspace.

Things to know

• There is a pond close to the playground so please keep your eyes on your kids in case they wander off, and please don’t feed the ducks it’s not good for them.
• It’s right next to Gluttony so if you visit during Fringe you can pop out the back gate for a play pre/post Fringe show.

This fab little playground had several upgrades through 2024 and 2025. This place is a fantastic local facility, with a shaded modern playground full of unique climbing areas for the kids to explore. The whole playground is shaded by sails in fact, with a number of play areas with a range of equipment to suit most ages.

Throw in a fantastic oval, basketball court, pump track and tennis court facilities, and this precinct becomes a one stop shop for a fab arvo for the locals. Plenty of off street parking, BBQ facilities, toilets and water fountains round off a nice little spot.

Thanks to Surface Contractors Australia for the images of the courts.

Located opposite the tranquil beach that runs between Seacliff and Brighton, Angus Neill Reserve is ideal for large gatherings. There’s plenty of parking available around the park and it is extremely well-maintained. During the warmer months, you can see kids setting up slip ‘n’ slides on the weekends and sliding down the spacious grassy knoll.

Things we love about this park

• 2 x Undercover BBQ areas
• Lots of large trees around the edges for picnics
• Toilet facilities
• Large nature play area
• Water play pump, with sand pit space
• Swings x 2 plus basket swing
• Wooden pirate ship for a good ol’ creative play adventure my heartys! This has small slide on it that isn’t too high, with a climbing frame on one side, plus stairs for younger children
• Ideal for birthday parties
• Large grass area suitable for kicking the ball, game a cricket, running around etc.
• Close to a cafe, Seacliff Surf Lifesaving club and Seacliff Pub (5 minute walk)
• 15-20 minute walk to Jetty Road Brighton
• Opposite the beautiful Seacliff beach
• Plenty of parking available on both sides of the park

Thanks for Elton Landscapes and City of Holdfast Bay for the images.

A new playground and reserve has opened at Cormorant Drive down at Hallett Cove and it is very cool (especially for dino lovers)

This reserve has an interesting history with a Diprotodon (Giant Wombat) fossil remains found here in 1992. This Australian megafauna was the world’s largest marsupial and lived between 15,000-10,000 years ago.

A playground includes:

• Diprotodon sculpture climb
• Diprotodon sandpit
• Hill slide
• Swings
• Megafauna interactive search and find game
• Nature play rocks and logs
• Extension of existing rubble path
• New picnic table and bench seat
• Drinking fountain