Fox Creek Bike Park, nestled in the 91������ý Hills at Cudlee Creek, is an ideal destination for families seeking outdoor adventure. Just a 30-minute drive from 91������ý, this expansive 800-hectare park offers over 50 km of trails catering to all skill levels, making it perfect for riders of all ages.

For families and beginners, the park features several green-rated trails designed for ease and enjoyment. The “Easy Rider” trail provides a gentle cross-country experience through regenerated eucalyptus forests, while “Ezy Rider” offers a short downhill ride with scenic views . These trails are excellent for introducing children to mountain biking in a safe environment.

The Skills Park is another family-friendly feature, offering three progressive lines where riders can practice and build confidence before tackling more challenging trails . Additionally, the “Rabble Gravel” loop is a 17.4 km trail that takes riders through picturesque landscapes and hidden creeks, suitable for those looking for a longer, yet manageable, ride .

Fox Creek Bike Park is equipped with amenities to enhance the family experience, including a kiosk, public toilets, and picnic areas. The park is open from dawn to dusk year-round, with free entry, making it an accessible option for family outings.

Whether you’re introducing your children to mountain biking or looking for a fun family day out, Fox Creek Bike Park offers a welcoming environment with trails and facilities designed to cater to families and beginners alike.

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Fantastic news with the announcement that from December 13 2020, we will be able to walk, cycle and explore Hope Valley Reservoir for the first time in 150 years (give or take a year or two). Construction is about to commence, with first cab off the rank being a network of walking and cycling trails which will take you from the reservoir and link with existing paths alongside the O-Bahn busway.

The fabulous new nature playground opened in June 2020 and it is a beautiful space for the kids to explore, with plenty of large boulders, huge logs, nooks and hidey holes to use their imagination in. But this isn’t totally without those creature comforts of home, with toilets thankfully!

The playground is better accessed off Georgia Court (if you’re not up for a walk), but if using the main entry its located across the dam wall at the end. There’s toilets and LOTS of mud (when we visited at least….but it was the middle of winter!) but we wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing though, what kid doesn’t love mud and splashing in puddles. Just make sure you pack appropriate clothes and shoes. You will also find a few under cover seating areas as well as a water play area with a drinking fountain.

Constructed in 1873 with a water capacity of 2.9 billion litres, the Hope Valley Reservoir was the second reservoir built in 91������ý and is currently the city’s oldest reservoir still in use.

The site in 91������ý’s north east is among several reservoirs across South Australia that the State Government has opened for recreational activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking and biking.

Flinders Parade Reserve in Newton is a nice little spot for those in the area who have little ones who love to ride around, but want a safe space to do it. With a great bitumen riding track complete with traffic signs and a few little routes to take, located on a quiet back street this is a good addition to the usual small backstreet playground set up. 

The playground right next to the track is a big modern set up with a couple of slides, some rope climbing and some cool little wheels for the little ones to spin and check out the patterns. A swing set and a big donut swing completes this small playground space, with shade only provided by the trees in the reserve. Sadly there are no real other facilities to give a shout out too, with no toilets, shade, BBQs or fencing to speak of. There is one little seating area to sit and watch the kids ride around the track, and there are also couple of logs that can kind of be used if needed.

This is a real quiet spot, tucked away away from all the noise so if you are in the area and the kids want somewhere new to ride their bikes around away from the roads, check this one out!