Sunset’s brand- new playground, Sea Turtle Park officially opened early 2026.

The highlight of the playground is an enormous sea turtle structure that immediately captures childrenā€™s attention. This large feature invites kids to climb, crawl and slide while pretending they are exploring a giant marine creature. Surrounding the turtle are a variety of play elements including climbing ropes, slides, swings and spinning equipment, giving children of different ages plenty of ways to play.

The park has also been designed with active families in mind. A half-court allows kids and teenagers to shoot hoops or play casual games of basketball or netball, while the open grassed areas are ideal for kicking a football, playing tag or simply running around. These spaces make it easy for siblings of different ages to find something they enjoy.

Parents and carers will appreciate the thoughtful amenities throughout the park. Sheltered picnic tables and seating areas provide a comfortable place to relax while children play. Electric BBQ facilities make it easy to turn a visit into a family lunch or weekend gathering, and wide pathways help make the park accessible for prams, scooters and bikes.

Another great aspect of Sea Turtle Park is the amount of open green space. Families can spread out picnic blankets, enjoy casual games or simply relax in the fresh coastal air. Its location close to the coast adds to the relaxed atmosphere and makes it a pleasant place to spend time outdoors.

Developed for the local community by Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, Sea Turtle Park, Sunset features an interactive sea turtle play structure featuring a slide, carousel, basketball court, BBQ picnic area with shelter and seating areas.

If your kids love tractors, open spaces and country-style play, the brand new Harvest Green Park Playground in Roseworthy is one to add to your list! Completed in early 2026, this charming $2.5million playground has been developed for the local community by Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, and itā€™s already making a big impression.

The playground features a cute rural and country theme, perfectly suited to its surroundings, with plenty of space for kids to run, climb and explore.

Play highlights include:

• A dual flying fox for double the fun
• Climbing equipment and a play tunnel
• Slippery dips
• A basketball court and kick-about space for active kids
• A super cute tractor playground with slide and more!

There are shelters, seating, and large grassy areas making it easy to stay and play a little longer. The park also includes bike racks, trees and soft plantings, and toilet facilities, making it a comfortable spot for families of all ages.

If youā€™re looking for a fresh, fun playground near 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ with a relaxed country feel, Harvest Green Park Playground is well worth the drive.

Harvest Green Park is the latest in a series of ambitious playgrounds announced by the Hickinbotham Group ā€“ SAā€™s largest builder and developer ā€“ with bold play spaces being announced late last year in Port Noarlunga Southā€™s Sunset development and a $2m amenity recently unveiled in Strathalbynā€™s Aurora.

Golding Oval Reserve BMX Pump Track is one of four new tracks developed and built in 2025/2026 by the City of Salisbury Council. This track officially opened in December of 2025 and our 5 year old and 8 year old KiA kids were excited to check it out as soon as they could. This asphalt track includes humps and berms creating a loop suitable for all ages and experiences. My 5 year old was confident attempting this track so I would ultimately recommend this track would be suitable for children ages 4 and above. Perfect for balance bikes, bikes, BMX;s and scooters. We had an absolute ball and stayed longer than we had actually anticipated. There is one sheltered picnic table for parents to sit and supervise however there is no shade at all on the track itself.

But wait…. there’s more! Golding Oval Reserve is also home to the Ingle Farm little Athletics club so the oval features runnings tracks, jumping and competition courses. There is also a mock roadway ( a little outdated at the moment and needs a freshen up of paint) but our kids still absolutely loved it. Complete with little roadways, round-a-bouts and parking spots. And don’t forget the playground, which is shaded (yay) and consists of swings, slides, money bars and tunnels.

And just when you thought this place had it all…. it also has a fully fenced dog park located on the corner of the reserve. It literally caters for all members of the family (even our four legged friends). Unfortunately, the only thing missing that we would have loved to have seen is toilets.

This sweet story invites parents to revisit their childhood memories of Christmas traditions, while children can delight in the simple yet beautifully crafted narrative that captures the excitement leading up to Christmas Day.

The pictures are well illustrated with lots of colour to capture the littlest of eyes. This story is for the whole family to enjoy.

A book is the perfect gift to give this festive season. Order your copy in time for Christmas.

If you’re an 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ parent, you know how Term 4 goes. One minute you’re cheering at the swimming carnival, the next you’re juggling class concerts, beach days down at Glenelg and the annual “wait, what date is it again?” chaos. And just when you think you’re on top of it all, someone mentions teacher gifts.

We all want to say thank you properly. Teachers really are the MVPs of the school year – patient, kind and somehow still smiling through the sugar highs and friendship dramas. But trying to organise a teacher gift that’s actually meaningful? It’s a lot.

That’s why two Aussie mums, Ali and Julie, created GroupTogether. It takes the hassle out of organising one teacher gift from the whole class. One parent starts a collection, shares a link, and everyone can chip in and sign the card online. The teacher receives a beautiful card filled with messages and photos from the class. Parents can choose to withdraw the funds or pick from GroupTogether’s range of gifts and eGift Cards. Most people give the GroupTogether AnyCard which lets the teacher choose from 100+ Aussie favourites like Myer, David Jones, Woolies, JB HiFi, endota spa, Airbnb & more.

It keeps things simple and inclusive. No chasing parents to sign the card, and because contributions are anonymous from the rest of the group, there’s no awkwardness about who’s given what. You can even add a charity donation if your class wants to give back while saying thanks.

Plenty of 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ families now use it for teacher and coach gifts. It’s one of those clever little ideas that actually makes life easier, but still feels personal and heartfelt.

So before the end-of-year rush takes over, head over to GroupTogether and get your class organised. Your last-week-of-school self (and your teacher) will thank you.

Many parents only begin to consider therapy or counselling when their child is facing significant, ongoing difficulties like anxiety, depression or trauma. While they are here for those moments, Activ8 Mind also believes in the value of early, everyday support. Psychology and counselling can help with common challenges such as school refusal, exam stress, friendship issues, bullying, or building self-esteem. Our approach is practical and goal-oriented, helping kids and teens develop social skills, emotional regulation and resilience so they can tackle lifeā€™s ups and downs with confidence. Therapy isnā€™t just for crises; itā€™s a valuable tool for everyday wellbeing and growth.Ā 

Navigating School Transitions with ConfidenceĀ 

understand that every stage of school brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. Their team supports children and young people aged 5 to 18 as they move through key transitions, whether itā€™s starting primary school, adjusting to high school or preparing for life after Year 12. These changes can be exciting, but they can also bring uncertainty, stress or self-doubt. Active8 Mind psychologists and counsellors work with families to help children build the skills they need to adapt, thrive, and feel confident at every step.Ā 

Evidence-Based, Outcome-Oriented Care for All Ages 

Activ8 Mind offers psychology and counselling services for children (5+), adolescents, and adults (18+). They use evidence-based strategies to help you and your children or young adults to address mental health concerns and build resilience. They also provide a range of assessments for ages 6+, including cognitive and ADHD assessments.Ā Ā 

Supporting Parents Too 

Activ8 Mind know that parenting can be tough, especially when youā€™re supporting a child through change or challenge. Thatā€™s why Activ8 Mind also offers individual support for adults, including help with parenting concerns, stress, relationship issues, and parental burnout. Our psychologists provide one-on-one sessions (we donā€™t offer couples counselling) to help adults navigate their own wellbeing while supporting their children. We believe that when parents are supported, the whole family benefits. Our outcome-focused approach means we work with you to set goals and develop strategies that fit your unique situation.Ā 

How can we pay for services? Can we afford it? 

If your child is struggling with behaviour, emotional regulation, or transitions, or if youā€™re seeking support for yourself, our services can be accessed through Medicare (with a relevant referral), private health insurance, or the NDIS for eligible families.Ā Ā 

Activ8 Mind are there to help you and your kids grow, build resilience, and work through your concerns, no matter where you or they are in lifeā€™s journey.Ā 

For more information, support articles, or to book an appointment,

This brand new Road Safety Park has been completed in early 2026. Located next to Salisbury Aquatic Centre, this Road Safety Park has been designed by The Salisbury Council to simulate real-world conditions for children learning to ride a bike or scooter. Fully fenced, free and opened to the public 7 days a week you will find:

• An asphalt circuit with road crossings, pedestrian and train crossings.
• Active traffic signals and lights
• traffic signs
• line markings and a parking area for your bikes

This is such a fabulous place for your children to learn road safety skills in a safe, fully fenced area where parents can actually enjoy a catch up while the children have fun and burn some energy.

Other upgrades to the Happy Homes Reserve include:

• Half-court Basketball
• Futsal Space
• New Footpaths
• Fencing
• Shade and BBQ Amenities
• Drinking Fountain
• Park furniture
• addition car parking to assist the aquatic centre parking near by

Hereā€™s our roundup of playgrounds across 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ā€™s North, East, South, and West where you can let your kids play while you both stay comfortable!

91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ City

Bonython Park Playground, 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½

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.

Find it here!

Marshmallow Park, 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½

This playground includes some brilliant new nature play features, alongside more traditional swings, slides and climbing frames. There is a great water feature hill that flows into a giant sandpit and some awesome equipment that is designed to be accessible from a wheelchair. A new giant slide, super cool jellyfish and witchetty grub sculptures, and huge wooden climbing frame complete the fully fenced ā€˜juniorā€™ area

Check it out here!

East

Langman Reserve Playground, Burnside

This wonderful playground includes toddler-friendly play equipment plus a sports library where you can borrow equipment like footballs, netballs and tennis courts to use on the large oval and courts.

Find more out here!

Payneham Oval Playground

The park has a jigsaw theme and the range of equipment has something for everyone from toddlers to older kids. It includes asand area with digger, water play, a climbing wall and swings.

More info here!

Penfold Park Playground, Magill

You will find toilets, drinking fountains, a huge lush grassed area, walking trails (or bike/scooter trails for us!), tennis courts, BBQ, seating and under cover areas (fabulous large rotunda!). The playground is also shaded too, apart from the large amount of natural shade throughout the reserve.

Find out more here!

Kensington Park Oval

Nature play is the theme here at this beautiful toddler playground with the playground sitting nicely with the local scenery. There is shade, toilets, a water fountain and tables and a reasonable amount of play equipment, with swings, balancing logs, and a small tower and slide which will keep the young ones happy enough. 

All the details here!

North

Thorndon Park Playground, Paradise

The parkā€™s facilities are also first class, including walking paths, BBQs, toilets, rotunda, pavilion, ovals, exercise equipment, picnic shelters and the carpark. Shortly after opening, council listened to community feedback and installed several extra shade installations over the play equipment, which we applaud! The new shade will cover the carousel, trampolines, junior slide and swings

Check it out here!

Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove

With two playgrounds, separated by a large grassy area and fitness equipment this playgrouund is an absolute gem. There are also toilets located at both play areas.

Find out more here!

Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Golden Grove

The natural form playspace features multiple ā€˜raptor-themed birds nestā€™ climbing structures in the middle of the play area which give a really cool birds eye view from above. There are also large sandpits built to look like birdsnests from above, slides, a flying fox, rockbed, balance frames, swings, toilets, BBQs and bike tracks.

More details here!

Illyarrie Reserve Playground, Surrey Downs

A great little Northern suburbs park that is a great spot for a picnic or birthday party. Illyarrie is a nice big space with plenty of natural shade. There are two playground areas with equipment including a tunnel slide and toddler slide, a few different swings including a nest swing and a great climbing frame that little ninjas will love. Little kids will love the fire truck and you can even BYO ping pong bat and balls to use on the permanent table! Thatā€™s something new!

More details here!

Solandra Reserve Playground, Modbury North

Pack up the change of clothes kids, we are going to sand and water play nirvana! Solandra Reserve out at Modbury North has had a fab upgrade, with the space transformed into a brilliant community facility. Featuring the already mentioned sand and water play features (undercover too we might add!), chuck in a great little pump track and a range of equipment to suit the big kids and little ones, this one will definitely be getting a return visit.

Check it out here!

Jack Watkins Reserve, Kilburn

Toilets and Trains, what a combo! This new upgrade is EPIC and it might just be one of 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ā€™s best all round playgrounds for all ages. Itā€™s not only a brilliant play space, but also a fabulous party park, seriously, it has everything.

More info here!

Glover North Playground, North 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½

Better known as Helicopter Park to many, Glover North Playground is located on Lefevre Terrace in North 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½. With a large helicopter as its centrepiece, smaller kids can slide out of the chopperā€™s belly as one of the many pint-sized highlights located at this much loved playground. There are also plenty of swings, see-saws, climbing frames and sand play equipment including the popular diggers in the huge sandpit.

Everything you need to know here!

Fremont Park, Elizabeth

There are plenty of BBQs, toilets (THANK YOU!), drinking fountains, heaps of parking, seating for adults and they have even added a basketball court too! Local school children contributed to the upgrade plans which will include new all-abilities play equipment, climbing equipment, spinning cogs, talking tubes and even some Holden themed play/climbing structures. It is so cool!

More info here!

Clonlea Park Playground, Gawler

The skate park is a major hit with a lot of kids both young and old. There is also a small playground near there to keep the little ones happy while the big ones skate.

The main playground is so much fun, complete with rope climbing tower.

More info here!

South

Hessing Crescent Playground, Trott Park

Hessing Crescent was upgraded in September 2024, and this little playground is packed full of features for the under 10s. Did we mention it is FULLY FENCED? There is a public toilet at this one too which is fantastic. You will find it through the public courts to the north of the playground (about 60m) and there is a sign pointing the direction

Find out more here!

Angus Neill Reserve, Seacliff

Located opposite the tranquil beach that runs between Seacliff and Brighton, Angus Neill Reserve is ideal for large gatherings. Thereā€™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 ā€˜nā€™ slides on the weekends and sliding down the spacious grassy knoll.

More details here!

GT Fisher Nature Playground, Victor Harbor

We love how the play area caters for a variety of ages and certainly has something for everyone offering a range of adventures. For the older kids there are lots of climbing options and heaps of funky elements, sculptures and the like that inquisitive eyes will appreciate. For younger kids thereā€™s lots of rocks and logs to balance on, ropes to climb and slides for all sizes.

Check it out here!

Bindarra Reserve Playground, Brighton

This playground features a few different areas. The main equipment play space has been thought out really well and caters for a few different ages. It features lots of rope climbing obstacles , balancing rope stairs, swinging monkey bars and a slippery dip. 

Check it out here!

CC Hood Reserve, Panorama

At the heart of the upgrade is a thoughtfully designed play space featuring a flying fox, a huge multi-level play tower with slides, monkey bars, a ā€œsand factoryā€ for imaginative play, and a range of swings including toddler, basket, and duo options. The accessible roundabout and spring rockers ensure that children of all abilities can join the fun, while stepping pods add an extra challenge for confident climbers.

All the info here!

Glenthorne National Park Adventure Playground

The multi-million dollar nature play space, forming part of SAā€™s newest national park, Glenthorne National Park opened in 2022 and the nature playground has it all, some of the wonderful playground features include; Multiple slides (including a HUGE tube slide tower), Swings galore, Inclusive inground roundabout, Pram friendly paths, Freestyle nature play (think build your own teepees), Toilets, shaded seating and BBQs, Sand play, Flying Fox and much, much more

Check it out here!

Wilfred Taylor Nature Playspace, Morphett Vale

The junior space is fully fenced (YES!) and features a Hills to Beach creative sand and water play area and a play farm area complete with wooden tractor and sheep rockers. This area also has a number of different swings, slides, seesaw and lots of sensory hands on play that we LOVE

All the info here!

West

Naval Reserve Playground, Birkenhead

The 2022 upgrade to Naval Reserve out Port 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ way includes some fabulous playground equipment to challenge the bigger kids. Featuring a huge tower, which is a challenge to climb, with an attached tube slide, there is also a 3-3 basketball court and some swings and equipment for the smaller kids.

All the details here!

MJ McInerney Reserve, West Croydon

If your kids love slides, skate parks or shooting hoopsā€¦ā€¦this is going to be their new favourite playground. Weā€™re talking big slides, small slides, straight slides and one great big epic curly slide that is going to be VERY busy this weekend!

All the info here!

Roy Marten Park, Taperoo

The equipment is quite spread out and has been zoned for ages . You will find the toddler / little kids area under shade. It has been separated either side of the big red tower and features a pirate ship themed play equipment area featuring  slippery dip, a small climbing net, bouncy animals and lots lots more. Over in this area you will also see a swing swing set (inc baby swing ) along with a dual swing for babies and carers to use together.

All the info here!

Semaphore South Foreshore Playground

With plenty of equipment to satisfy even the most avid climbers, but also catering for the real young ones (and its fully fenced!), this is a fantastic alternative to the busy main foreshore precinct. Shaded, fully fenced and with a toilet, this is the perfect summer playground in our opinion!

Check it out here!

The Square, West Beach

Set on the unique coastal precinct of West Beach Parks, it also includes a kiosk (Oceanique Kiosk), shelter, BBQ, shade, toilets and other amenities. It has a great little selection of swings and some inground trampolines that have just the right amount of spring in them and ample opportunity to run, balance and play, just meters from the beach.

Check it out here!

Largs Bay Foreshore Playground

The Largs Bay foreshore play space redevelopment in 2024 brought to life an amazing concept which feels like came straight from the imagination of us as kids! This one is a very popular site with local and visiting families and the ice cream themed playground is sure to make it even more popular.

Check it out here!

Wigley Reserve Playground, Glenelg

This playground is a sensational multi function playspace which will satisfy the climbers, the nature lovers, the jumpers, the exercising types and those who love a good swing. The highlight has to be the huge climbing structure which lets kids of all ages (thanks to really well designed safety netting) climb up nice and high and check out the incredible view of all the fancy expensive boats in the marina. They can either climb over the other side or slide down the huge twisty tube slide! Such fun!

Check it out here!

Collins Reserve, Kidman Park

The second play equipment area located on the other side of the reserve is more suitable for the toddlers and kindy kids. This area has been added on and has the wooden look with a splash of colour amongst it. Featuring 2 slippery dips, swing set including baby swing , some climbing equipment including a rope net , small tunnel, games and my favourite the big green car. This area is mostly sheltered and is close to the tennis courts.

More info here!

This BRAND NEW playground is due for completion September 2025 and we have the first look at this new, ninja inspired playground!

This playground features a ninja-style urban warrior course alongside slides, a timber climb wall, flying fox, rocker, spinner and shop front.

You will also find new BBQs, shaded seating and a drinking fountain.

Images thanks to City of Mitcham