For those who grew up in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½, 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
ā€¢ Collect your scavenger hunt activity card from any City of Salisbury library, hub or community centre.
ā€¢ Cards are also available at St Kilda Hotel and St Kilda Tackle ā€˜nā€™ Tucker before you start the hunt.

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

This stunning playground is just about everything we love about a day out in our beautiful 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills. Coffee, stunning scenery and a fab playground for all ages. Located just below the Bridgewater Mill, the playground is fenced along the road and edges but NOT on the creek bed, which in my opinion is great because it allows kids to take there shoes off and go for a good explore in the creek bed. When we were there it was only about ankle deep with some deeper sections under the bridge, so you’ll need to use your discretion based on your kids abilities and what’s happening in the creek the day you visit. During winter and after a big rain, the creek can get quite deep and fast, so it will change during the year.

We had a great time crossing the stone path, splashing in the water and saying hello to the resident ducks.

The playground itself is not shaded, but there are lots of little nooks and crannies to sit under the shade of either the trees that surround the park or the undercover area. There is also a BBQ area that overlooks the playground with more shady spots to throw down a picnic rug.

Without doubt the #1 highlight of this park for us was the flying fox. Easy enough for my 4 year old to manage herself, we also saw older kids having a ball and younger kids having a try with the help of their parents. Pretty sure Winnie had close to one billion turns on it before she decided she’d like to check out the rest of the park.

Other playground equipment includes a substantial rope climbing frame, swings, rockers and a slide, plus a whole load of serenity.

PLEASE supervise your kids at this park, as I mentioned there is a small creek at the bottom of the play area that is very accessible. It’s a great splashy place to play but you need to keep your eyes on your kids.

What we loved about this park:

• The flying fox
• The equipment – diverse range for young and older kids
• The creek and natural play spaces – splashing, climbing, running, chasing butterflies, cartwheels on the grass – all that good stuff.
• BBQ Area – great spot for a kids birthday party
• Public Toilets
• The location – 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills = beautiful!
• The temperature in summer – on a hot day it’s always a few degrees cooler up here and lots of shady spots to sit on a picnic rug
• Parking easy to find
• Bridgewater shops over the road if you need a snack, drink, ice cream

For those wanting to enjoy some local food and drinks (including some lovely wines), consider a stop in at the Bridgewater Mill or Bridgewater Inn both within a few hundred meters walk.

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.

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.

Donā€™t you just love those parks with soooooo much open space and beautiful green lawn for the kids to run around on ā€“ and even better with hills to roll down? Well thatā€™s what youā€™ll find at Carisbrooke Park.

A big TICK for me at this playground is the number of swings they have ā€“ 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 Fatherā€™s Day ? There were a few groups enjoying picnics around the place, but it definitely wasnā€™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 ā€“ another TICK!
Lots of shade ā€“ TICK!

Thereā€™s a workout/outdoor gym area that Iā€™m sure older kids enjoy playing on just as much as those who use them for itā€™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.

Thereā€™s something about that perfect ratio of smooth with a few soothing bumps and long enough to last at least one sleep cycle that will have you driving back to the same place every time youā€™re desperate for a bit of exerciseā€¦..or desperate to get bubs to sleep.

Weā€™ve had A LOT of babies over the years here at KiA so weā€™ve put together some of our favourite spots for a pram walk.

Witton Bluff Base Trail

If flat, not too long and incredible views are on your pram walk must have’s check out the brand new Witton Base Bluff trail at Port Noarlunga. Stage one is open now and is a super gentle 30 or so minute there and back walk you can enjoy with the whole family, including the dog! 

More info here

Breakout Creek

This once channelised stretch of river has been reimagined into a thriving natural habitat, with 245,000 new native plants and trees, new wetlands and habitat pools to support fish and birdlife, and over 6 km of trails for walking, running and cycling.

There are also new picnic shelters, viewing platforms and striking Kaurna artworks that celebrate and reconnect with the areaā€™s cultural heritage.

Loop around West Lakes

The loop around picturesque West Lakes is 5.8km long. Dogs are allowed, cyclists are not. Head here for an easy flat pram walk that’s a nice distance. It takes around an hour and a half to walk, faster to jog and longer with small people when they don’t want to stay in the pram (don’t we all love that age). You’ll be walking on the waters edge so please remember your pram brakes and safety straps. Why its great..

1. Start /finish at Inlet Reserve for easy parking, toilets and a playground. There are several playgrounds around the lake.
2. Being a loop walk, you don’t have to double back.
3. There are a couple of great cafes on the loop.
4. It’s flat and smooth the entire way. The northern end has some stairs, but look for the ramp near the bridge, adjacent.
5. Wheelchair accessible.

(image credit: Walking SA)

Semaphore to North Haven Beachwalk

Park your car at the South Semaphore carpark, right near Fort Glanville and walk north for pretty much as long as you like.
The path is long, flat and thereā€™s just enough bump in the path for that little bit of pram rumble that puts bub straight so sleep.

Why itā€™s great..

1. The path is long, straight and flat. Itā€™s long enough for you to get bubs to sleep and keep walking until they wake up. 
2. It’s part of the Coast Park Path which begins at North Haven and ends at Sellicks Beach, this section is 7.2 km long and also boasts some awesome board walks between North Haven and Largs jetty.
3. It’s off road the whole way, itā€™s a shared walking/bike path, so you donā€™t have to worry about cars. Itā€™s also perfect if you have older kids on scooters or bikes who can happily roll along beside you. Itā€™s also dog friendly.
4. There are toilet stops along the way as well as coffee spots and shops if you need them
5. There are at least 4 playgrounds along the way, as well as plenty of shady grassy parks if you need to stop for a while. You can also grab a post walk coffee while the kids have a post walk play.
6. The views are great. Youā€™ll have the fresh ocean breeze in your lungs the whole way and this stretch of beach really is pretty.

Mt Lofty Botanic Garden

Park your car at the South Semaphore carpark, right near Fort Glanville and walk north for pretty much as long as you like.
The path is long, flat and thereā€™s just enough bump in the path for that little bit of pram rumble that puts bub straight so sleep.

Why itā€™s great..

1. Plenty of trail options to suit all fitness levels, our fave is the lake loop, a short 30min flat walk around the stunning lake.
2. The scenery is just beautiful. Quiet and tranquil, with plenty of wildlife to see.
3. Start at the top or bottom car parks and take your time to explore the 97 hectare park. Our tip is the bottom carpark and see where the day takes you!

Rymill Park

Rymill Park is definitely one of the KiA team favourites pram walks. Located in the East End of the CBD it’s a great place for a walk in the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ CBD.

Why it’s great..

1. Most of the trail is sealed but the areas that aren’t are still very much pram friendly.
2. The scenery in the park is stunning, with tree lined paths and a big lake in the middle.
3. There are toilets, a cafe and plenty of grassed areas for the kids to run around on or for a family picnic.
4. Rymil Park hosts one of the most accessible playgrounds in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½, the Quentin Kenihan Accessible playground. You can read more on the playground facilities here.

Port Noarlunga South to Moana – Coast Park Trail

This walk has some of the most gorgeous views and lets be honest when you are out there pounding the pavement with a pram a nice view is definitely welcomed. Running along side the coastline this walk is about 4 kilometres one way. This walk is part of a bigger trail that is a collaboration between 6 different councils, so you can chose to extend this walk out if you are wanting a longer walk. For more info on the whole trail click here.

Why it’s great..

1. Pram friendly paths with a stunning coastal view.
2. The path is fairly flat, certainly towards the Port Noarlunga South end. The Moana end does have a short steeper section but its definitely doable with a pram.
3. Plenty of toilets, playgrounds and picnic stops along the way, theres also a coffee shop or two along the esplanade if you are in need of a coffee fix.
4. The walk has the ability to be as long or as short as you like, as you can continue further along the Coast Park Path.

Laratinga Wetlands

Laratinga is an absolute fave of our 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills dwelling KiA team members….located up the freeway at Mt Barker!

Why it’s great..

1. About half of the track is sealed, but the unsealed part is also very much pram friendly and flat. There are some boardwalks over the water which are pram friendly but not overly wide.
2. The serenity! Stunning scenery and the sounds of nature and plenty of bird watching.
3. Plenty of parking available so you don’t have to walk to get to the start of your walk.
4. There’s a choice of tracks. You can walk for as long or as short as you like, with several ‘loop’ choices to pick from.
5. For more about this magical spot in the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills, click here.

Myponga Reservoir

If you are looking for a great pram walk that is away from the hustle and bustle this walk might just be it. Myponga Reservoir is only about an hour away from 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ so still close enough that it can be done in a day trip. 

Why it’s great..

1. The trail is 5.2 kilometres but that includes the walks to the four lookouts. You can shorten the walk to 4.4 kilometres by not walking to the lookouts.
2. The gorgeous views of the reservoir, the natural vegetation and wildlife and the views from the lookouts.
3. There is a number of picnic tables along the way, so perfect for a day out with the family.
4. The path is very pram friendly and away from cars. It’s also a shared path so bikes and scooters are allowed which is perfect if you have older kids.

McLaren Vale to McLaren Flat Trail

The 3.6km Flat to Vale Trail (running between Blewitt Springs, McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale Sports Ground) is a fabulous sealed 2.5m path situated between stunning vineyards and Pedlar Creek. 
The $1.5m project opened in late 2022 and is a fantastic collaboration between local and federal governments, finally providing a safe off-road link for pedestrians and cyclists between the two historic towns.

Why it’s great..

1. Nice and flat, perfect for prams, runners and cyclists
2. It connects to the Coast to Vines Trail, including the Shiraz Trail in McLaren Vale, fabulous for exploring our world famous wine region.
3. It connects perfectly to all the cafes, bakeries and world-class wineries
4. Did we mention the wineries? Because come on its McLaren Vale!

Steub Trail Mt Lofty

The Steub Trail is the pram friendly (tried and tested) part of the Mt Lofty trail. It’s a 3.8km trail that gently winds its way up from Cleland Wildlife Park to Mt Lofty summit.

Why it’s great..

1. The amazing views! This trail is all about the views of our amazing city, you get the views of the Mt Lofty walk but in a pram friendly version…. winning!
2. The path isn’t sealed but is most definitely pram friendly. The inclines are windy and gentle so you’ll still get abit of a workout but it’s suitable for all fitness levels.
3. There are no toilet stops during the walk, but once you reach the top of the summit there are toilets and a cafe with plenty of seating.

For more info about the trail click here

River Torrens Linear Trail

The River Torrens Linear Trail is a massive 30km long spanning from the bottom of the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills at Athelstone down to West Beach going through the middle of the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ CBD.

Why it’s great..

1. It’s a fairly straight flat walk with a number of bridges so there are minimal road crossings.
2. It’s a reallllly long trail so you can determine how long you want to walk for. If you are game you can do the whole trail, if not you can join the trail at any part. The trail also runs down both sides of the river so you can easily make the trail a circuit by walking down one side and walking back up the other.
3. With such a long trail you can be sure there’s a ton of toilet stops and coffee shops along the way. One of our favourite parts of this trail is the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ CBD to Walkerville stint, it’s a nice flat part of the walk and there are some great coffee shops and playgrounds in Walkerville. There is also a number of picnic spots and duck feeding spots along the trail.
4. The views on this walk are awesome, the trail is lined with Gum trees and runs directly along side the Torrens river, finishing with gorgeous beach views down at West Beach.

Roy Amer Reserve

Explore this 1.0-km loop trail near 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½, South Australia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Why it’s great..

1. It’s a fairly straight flat walk with a sealed path
2. A fairly short looop, you can make it as long or short as you need by adding laps.
3. The views. Are. Stunning!

Glenelg – Kingston Park

Another awesome coastline walk in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ this 9 km path follows the coastline from Glenelg North to Kingston Park.

Why it’s great.. 

1. This is a smooth, flat, really wide path, so there’s no need to stress about blocking the whole path with your pram.
2. The views. Not only are there awesome coastline views there are also some really cool art scupltures along the way.
3. TONS of places to stop for a break inlcuding the Somerton Surf Club for a coffee or one of the many places on Jetty Road Brighton.
4.  The versatilty of this walk is great, it’s a decent length (9km) but you can also chose to start or finish at Brighton which will shorten the walk.
5. Why not plan a stay-cation at the Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park and really enjoy this fab walk!

Noarlunga Downs Wetlands Loop Trail

Looking for a beautiful walk with beautiful views of wetlands and possibly some train sightings? The Noarlunga Downs Wetlands Loop Trail is perfect!

Why it’s great.. 

1. There are 3 walks of varying lengths, so you can choose how far you want to go (I did 6.5km by doing the Wetlands Loop as well as the Wetland Trial).
2. The views. Greenery, wetlands, boardwalks, birds. It’s beautiful!
3. A lot of the walk is under trees giving you lots of shade along the way. You can choose different routes for the Wetlands Loop Trail, so you can choose if you want to stay shaded or get some vitamin D.
4. There are toilets at the carpark where the loop walks start (Perry’s Bend on River Road) as well as an undercover eating area so you can start or finish your walk with much needed snacks.

Find our more about the trail

Glenelg – Kingston Park

Another awesome coastline walk in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ this 9 km path follows the coastline from Glenelg North to Kingston Park.

Why it’s great.. 

1. This is a smooth, flat, really wide path, so there’s no need to stress about blocking the whole path with your pram.
2. The views. Not only are there awesome coastline views there are also some really cool art scupltures along the way.
3. TONS of places to stop for a break inlcuding the Somerton Surf Club for a coffee or one of the many places on Jetty Road Brighton.
4.  The versatilty of this walk is great, it’s a decent length (9km) but you can also chose to start or finish at Brighton which will shorten the walk.
5. Why not plan a stay-cation at the Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park and really enjoy this fab walk!

Victoria Park

Located on the east side of the city, Victoria Park is one of the largest parks part of the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Parklands.

Why it’s great..

1. There are so many options here for walking trails,  including the 1.9km fitness loop which has 5 exercise equipment stations along it.
2.  The paths here are flat and wide, making it perfect for prams.
3. The path takes you far away from the busy main roads.
4. Pop in for a post-walk coffee and lunch at one of our fave family friendly eats spots at The Commissary! You will find them right across the road on Fullarton Road.
5. Park the pram and enjoy the seemingly unending beautiful grassed areas. Chuck a blanket under the pram and enjoy your coffee with all the scenery of our fantastic east end.
6. Pretend your pram is a V8 Supercar and fly around the old Superloop track….not a particularly practical tip but sure is a fun one!

Carrickalinga Esplanade

 Another one of our favourite walking trails that has amazing beach views but away from the crowds. Just to note near the end of the path it does get a bit narrow so you may decide to turn back at this point.

Why it’s great..

1. It’s about a 2.5 walk each way (making it a 5km return) but you can join the trail anywhere, making the walk shorter if you prefer.
2. Carrickalinga is one of the most beautiful beaches in SA. We love its clear waters and white sand.
3. This is a shared path so bikes and dogs are also welcome.
4. The path is sturdy and flat but unsealed so gives the right amount of bump to help put the little ones to sleep.

Onkaparinga River National Park

 The Onkaparinga River National Park is located 45 minutes South of 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½. The Park has a bunch of different walks but one of our favourites for prams is the Punchbowl Lookout walk.

Why it’s great..

1. This walk isn’t ridiculously long, 2km with a return time of 1 hour, but it is suited to all abilities including prams and wheelchairs.
2. There is seating along the way and toilets nearby the start of the trail.
3. When you get to the end of the walk you are rewarded with the most amazing views looking out into the Onkaparing Gorge. We LOVE a pram walk that has some awesome views.
4. This walk can be extended out to 6kms if you begin from the Sundews carpark (where the toilets are located) instead of between gates 8 and 9 where this walk begins.

Woorabinda Bushland Reserve

Located up at Stirling, this 5.4km loop had an upgrade to its boardwalk in 2024, with it now super pram friendly and easy to get around. The boardwalk even has an overtaking lane and is equipped with ridged edges to stop prams going off the edges. How good is that!

Why it’s great…

1. Nice and flat with stunning natural scenery
2. Great coffee at Essence Cafe nearby
3. 2024 built boardwalk makes it accessible for not only prams, but mobility devices too

Kids LOVE water and we are so lucky here in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ to have so many options when it comes to keeping cool and having fun. In our 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Swimming Pool And Water Parks Guide you’ll find everything from indoor and outdoor pools, shallow and deep swimming options, waterslides, tipping buckets, water parks, free entry pools and more. Not only this, but there are options located North, South, East & West of 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ so you’re never too far from a place to let the kids cool off & play. The Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fresh from it’s latest upgrade & a guaranteed winner. if you are heading off on holidays, why not check out the Moonta Splashtown? Also don’t forget about swimming lessons – many of these venues also offer Learn To Swim or Water Safety programs.

If  you’re looking for a place to swim that guarantees there will be no sharks or stingers then check out our list below for the indoor and outdoor swimming venues and swimming pools in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½.

The best indoor and outdoor public swimming pools and swimming centres in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½:

91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Aquatic Centre

From January 27, 2026 The brand new 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Aquatic Centre is OPEN! The brand-new centre is a huge upgrade from the old 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Aquatic Centre and includes a mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces so kids of all ages can enjoy water activities year-round. Indoor…

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Murray Bridge Swimming Centre

Murray Bridge Swimming Centre is an awesome summer destination for families looking for water fun and kid-friendly facilities. The Water Play Park has five waterslides, including a giant 48 metre SupaSlide for big kids and adults, as well as smaller slides and splash…

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Tusmore Park Wading Pool

Open from Friday 31st October ready for the upcoming 25/26 summer season 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…

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Woodside Pool and Splash Park

The new splash park at Woodside Pool is now complete right on time for Summer 2025. This project is a partnership between the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills Council, The 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre (Woodside Pool) and the Australian Governmentā€™s Local Roads and…

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Salisbury Aquatic Centre

How good does the Salisbury Aquatic Centre look?! Reopening to the public on Saturday 27th September, it is looking fantastic, the perfect place to take your family for a day out or head there alone for some exercise! Featuring TWO indoor heated pools, a gym, 50m…

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Splash Town, Moonta

Did you know that Splash Town at Moonta Bay Foreshore on the Yorke Peninsula is an entirely FREE waterpark for kids and families? Think waterslides, tipping bucket and a whole heap of waterplay fun. It’s a fantastic community facility, open for every one to use. South…

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Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre

The highly anticipated Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre has officially opened its doors in Mount Barker, bringing a brand new aquatic and fitness destination to families across the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills. After years of planning and construction, the centre welcomed the…

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Waterworld Aquatic Centre

Waterworld Aquatic Centre located on Golden Grove Road, offers everything your family needs for an unforgettable day out in the sun! Located just four minutes from Westfield Tea Tree Plaza and surrounded by lush lawns and trees, youā€™ll enjoy three heated outdoor…

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Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

The Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is being transformed into a state-of-the-art water park ready for the 2023ā€“2024 swimming season. Once completed the upgrade will cost almost $24 million and include: two new poolshigh platform waterslideswater play areasdisability…

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Burnside Swimming Pool

Located in Hazelwood Park, just minutes from the city in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½’s Eastern suburbs, the George Bolton Swimming Centre Burnside is a beautifully clean outdoor swimming centre. Ā There’s a huge 8-lane, 50 metre pool. Plus there’s the wading pool, toddler pool and loads…

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Marion Outdoor Swimming Pool

City of Marion have transformed Marion Outdoor Pool into a water park with four new slides (in addition to the two epic, already existing slides) a giant tipping bucket, and numerous water jets and water play activities. The new attractions include: Water play park…

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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Oaklands Park

The SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a huge indoor swimming pool facility located at 443 Morphett Road, Oaklands Park. There are many different things to do at the centre both water and land based! There is also a gym, creche, lap-swimming pool, cafe, retail store and…

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Other Swimming Pools in 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½

Located at 1 Crockerton Road, Elizabeth, the Aquadome caters for families with designated changing rooms and baby change tables. Family change rooms are available. A disability changing room is available with a ceiling mobility lifter and another pool lifter next to our 25 meter pool, provided upon request. We also have an aquatic disability bed, wheel chair and access ramp to ease access for all aquatic users.

Located on David Witton Drive, Noarlunga, the Leisure Centre has loads of facilities to enjoy. The major features include a toddlers pool, lap pool and a lagoon pool hosting a giant serpent and mushroom showers.

The facility consists of a 15m Indoor heated pool, Indoor heated splash zone, 50m Outdoor pool with 7 lanes, a fully catered kiosk, swimming merchandise available, modern change rooms and shower facilities.

Located at Ethel Street, Forestville, the Unley outdoor pool offers two smaller pools for the little ones. The junior pool with a minimum depth of 0.7m and a maximum depth of 0.85m is the home of the Unley Swim School and also a great location for birthday parties. The smaller toddler’s pool with a minimum depth of 0.6m and maximum depth of 0.75m is a great spot for the really little ones. Both pools are fully shaded and have numerous seating options along with a shaded grass area next to the toddler pool. There is also the Olympic size swimming pool.

Located just off the Parade at Phillips Street, Kensington, the facilities of this quiet spot include a 50 metre pool, a toddlers pool and plenty of shade.

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All of the places below are FREE for a cool down, more of a splash than a proper swim

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Playford Alive Town Park

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.

more info here

Cowell Water Park, Eyre Peninsula

Upgraded in 2023 the Cowell Water Park and Waterslides are your go to cool down spot on the Eyre Peninsula. The Precinct includes a free outdoor water play area featuring a splash zone and two water slides.

more info here

Splash Town Moonta

Splash Town in Moonta is awesome, with a tipper bucket and more. Probably more than a day trip though- but worth it! Oh and all of this is FREE! They call it a town for a reason ā€“ it is filled with things SPLASH ! Waterslides, dropping buckets and raining mushrooms! If you are on the Yorke Peninsula ā€“ you definitely need a visit to Splash Town.

more info here

Festival Plaza

The Festival Plaza outside the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Festival Centre has had a major redevelopment and now includes this awesome water play area! It alternates between water and mist on a timer, we guarantee that the kids will love playing in the ā€œfogā€ as our kidlets called it. They donā€™t get too wet unless they actually sit down ā€“ so maybe take a change of clothes just in case! Perfect for a hot day in the city. There is also plenty of seating around and itā€™s right next to the new Childrenā€™s Artspace.

Thorndon Park Playground

One of the biggest new playground openings in the last few years has come through with the water play goods with a brilliant dedictated water play area and a giant misting hen! 

more info here

Tusmore Park Wading Pool

The Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fast becoming a favourite spot for visitors to cool down. 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.

more info here

Glenelg Foreshore Playground

Water play here can be found at the playground- and at the beach too of course! This space recently had an upgrade, but there are still fountains that the kids will like turning on & off. Of course there is the awesome playground adjacent which mixes up the activities. Lots of shade under the veranda area to watch the kids enjoy all this playground has to offer. Double the fun with a ride on the Giant Wheel when it’s in town

more info here

Goldenfields Adventure Playground

An already excellent playground in Golden Grove got even better in 2024 with the addition of a sand and water play area more info here (image credit City of TTG)

Renmark Water Play & Riverfront

This gorgeous riverfront spot includes heaps of fountains for the kids to play under, a 24m river deck, four barbecues, lawn area all with views of the River Murray. The Visitor Info Centre is a 2 minute walk away and there are plenty of eateries close by.

more info here

Port Broughton Civic Square Splash Pad

The splash pad at the newly redeveloped Port Broughton Civic Square is now active!

The splash pad will operate daily from 7am to 10pm (adjusted to 9am-6pm during May-August) and provides the perfect way to cool off while enjoying the new square.

To activate the water jets, simply press the button on the metal pole at the edge of the splash pad ā€“ itā€™s easy, and the jets will run for a fun-filled 10 minutes!

Plant 4 Bowden Fountain

Right next to Plant 4 Bowden youā€™ll find the leafy Bowden Park with its fun water play area and interactive fountains ā€” perfect for kids to cool off and splash about on warm days. The gentle water jets and open lawn make a relaxed, family-friendly spot to hang out after grabbing a bite or a coffee at Plant 4ā€™s cafĆ©s and eateries.

Mosley Square Water Fountains ā€“ Glenelg

If you have not finished a day off splashing in the Mosley Square Water Fountains then well you have not truly experienced one of 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ā€™s greatest playtime experiences. Weather it is a visit after the beach to wash off the sand or a trip in itself -kids will have a ball playing amongst the fountains. Thereā€™s food within easy reach. Grab fish & chips, ice cream, or pretty much anything else and sit back and relax! Great for new little walkers too for some easy splash time!

Bridgewater Mill Playground

The creek running alongside the playground is lovely. There are stepping stones to cross from one side to the other, or stop half way to say hello to the ducks. Please be especially careful and watch your kids carefully here. Take a tadpole catcher and dip in your feet too cool off in this refreshing creek!

more info here

Morialta Conservation Park Playground

This playground has a lovely creek running alongside of it to cool down after running around in the playground. You can explore in shallow water and look for creatures, treasure and use your imagination to build rafts and boats. The creek stretches some distance so even with many explorers you will have lots of space for this great nature play.

more info here

Henley Square

Head West to Henley Square where a whole day can be spent exploring this great beach suburb in our city. The water play space itself is a large, open area where children can jump, splash and play, keeping them entertained for AGES. Thereā€™s no shade over the water play area, but thereā€™s plenty around the edges. Along with the ground lay water play area, thereā€™s also a funky looking shower on the edge of the square that kids love.

Waikerie Nature & Water Playground

While we are in the Riverland, be sure to head to Waikerie for the kids to have a splash in their Water Play & Nature Play area. It’s a gorgeous playground complete with flying fox and plenty of climbing equipment, but on a hot day the kids will love pumping water and letting it run through the course, or stomping on the buttons to make the fountains go off. You could easily spend a couple of hours here! 

more info here

Glenunga Hub Playground

This Eastern suburbs playground has a wonderful water play section with a water pump even 3 year olds can manage, and a great set of metal ā€˜channelsā€™ to change the water direction through.

more info here

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With the upcoming new Women’s and Children’s hospital development encroaching on the old Road Safety Centre site, a brand new facility opened in 2024. Forming part of the West Beach Parks precinct on Military Road has allowed the new centre to open up to the wider community and help continue to disseminate vital road safety messaging. There is a mock roadway with traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and other traffic management applications, making a fantastic spot for young riders to bring their own bike/scooter and helmet and practice their riding skills in a safe environment. 

The mock roadway at Thebarton Police Barracks is now closed to the public.

The (new) Road Safety Centre features a mock roadway where young pedestrians and cyclists can learn about road safety in a safe and fun environment.

The mock roadway helps children to become familiar with:

• Signage on the roads
• Pedestrian safety
• Road rules

The roadway includes intersections with traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, a roundabout, train crossing and traffic signs. All intersections are fitted with tactile ground surface indicators and pedestrian crossings are fitted with audio-tactile facilities to cater for persons living with disability.

The mock roadway is free of charge and is available for community use on:

• Weekends
• Between 8am and 10am on weekdays (including school holidays)
• After 3pm on weekdays (including school holidays)

The traffic lights operate seven days a week between 8.00am and 10pm and participants need to bring their own bike and helmet.

Things to consider:

In our opinion the only thing missing would be access to a toilet within the road safety school during all opening hours. In saying that though, there are two toilet options close by (especially if you choose to stay on your bike or scooter)! The first option are toilets located at the Square Playground, just around the corner. Or the second option is to head to West Beach Social (at the caravan park entry) for toilets located here.

Find it at: Military Road West Beach

Once the kids tire of the safety centre, they can ride a few hundred metres to one of our favourite nearby cafĆ© stops in the western suburbs West Beach Eatery – always a winner with its outdoor dining and fantastic food and drink menu.

This project is a partnership between the 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills Council, The 91¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre (Woodside Pool) and the Australian Governmentā€™s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The new splash park is an exciting addition to the swimming centre and includes a dumper bucket, water cannons, cascading mushrooms, ground and arch sprays, and a rock feature with a hand pump that directs water through weirs.

Opening Hours:
During Term: Monday to Friday: 3:30pm til 6pm* / Saturday & Sunday: 11am til 6pm*
School Holidays:Everyday 11am til 6pm* weather dependant