Playgrounds in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s North | 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ for Kids – The Ultimate Family Guide | Kids in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Your Ultimate online guide to all the best things to do in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ with Kids Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:21:58 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Kids-in-91¹û¶³´«Ã½-Logo-Square-NEW-110-32x32.png Playgrounds in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s North | 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ for Kids – The Ultimate Family Guide | Kids in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ 32 32 Withers Circuit Playground, Evanston Park /withers-circuit-playground-evanston-park/ /withers-circuit-playground-evanston-park/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:19:27 +0000 /?p=224909 Find it at: Withers Circuit, Evanston Park

Looking for one of the best playgrounds in Evanston Park? Withers Circuit Playground is a popular destination for local families and visitors exploring the Gawler region. With a fun farm-inspired design, a variety of play equipment and plenty of space to relax, it’s an excellent choice for toddlers, preschoolers and primary school-aged children.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends for a playdate or searching for playgrounds near Gawler, this well-equipped reserve offers something for everyone.

Playground Features

  • Large farm-themed play tower with climbing activities, bridge and enclosed tube slide.
  • Tractor-themed play unit designed especially for younger children.
  • Ninja-style obstacle course for climbing, balancing and active play.
  • Standard swings and an inclusive basket swing.
  • In-ground trampoline.
  • Sheep rocker and interactive sensory play panels.
  • Talking tubes for imaginative and social play.
  • Accessible pathways and soft-fall surfacing throughout the playground.
  • Picnic shelter with tables and seating.
  • Drinking fountain.
  • Open grassed areas, landscaped gardens and growing shade trees.

The mix of imaginative, physical and inclusive play makes Withers Circuit Playground a great option for children with different interests and abilities. Kids can climb, slide, jump, swing and explore while parents relax nearby under the picnic shelter or keep an eye on the action from the surrounding seating.

Located in Evanston Park, just minutes from Gawler, this family-friendly playground is ideal for everyday play, birthday gatherings or a stop during a day exploring the northern 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ region. If you’re searching for the best playgrounds in Gawler or family-friendly parks in northern 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, Withers Circuit Playground is well worth a visit.

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Milner Place Reserve Playground, Riverlea /milner-place-playground-riverlea/ /milner-place-playground-riverlea/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:08:29 +0000 /?p=222798 Find it at: Riverlea Boulevard, Riverlea

While it might be the smaller of Riverlea’s two playgrounds, Milner Place Reserve proves that good things really do come in small packages. Perfect for a quick play stop or an afternoon burn-off, this neighbourhood playground ticks all the essential boxes without feeling overcrowded.

The play space features a great mix of equipment for younger and primary school-aged kids, including swings, slides, climbing and balancing elements that encourage active play and help build confidence. The layout is open and easy to supervise, making it a great option for families with children of different ages.

One of the standout additions is the half basketball court, giving older kids (and competitive parents!) another reason to stick around after they’ve finished exploring the playground.

Surrounded by open green space, it’s also an ideal spot to kick a ball, enjoy a picnic rug or simply soak up the fresh air in one of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s newest communities.

Features you’ll find:

  • Swings
  • Slides
  • Balancing and climbing equipment
  • Basketball half court
  • Open grassed areas
  • Seating for parents
  • Easy street parking
  • Great for toddlers through to primary school-aged children

If you’re exploring Riverlea with the kids, Milner Place Reserve makes a great stop before or after visiting the larger Kapinka Reserve, offering a quieter play experience while still keeping little adventurers entertained.

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Croydon Playground /croydon-playground/ /croydon-playground/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:29:22 +0000 https://kidsinadelaide.wpengine.com/?p=593 Find it at: Corner or Elizabeth Street and Day Terrace, Croydon

This playground is a little gem upgraded in mid 2026. It has a bbq area and grassed area for lounging around or a small picnic, there’s also some shelter and benches. The upgrade retained the popular train play equipment (but did give it a little glow up) and the equipment installed caters for toddlers up to the upper primary kids. Perfect!
There are shops and cafe’s nearby and TOILETS!

The kids will love this park as it’s right next to the Croydon Train Station and the kids can view the train coming and going frequently- right up close!
Don’t worry- the playground is fully fenced!

It has a separate toddler park and a park for older children connected by a gate. There’s also basketball rings if you’re keen to get your kids into the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ 36ers team!

Things to know:

– parking on the street, not always a lot of parking available close by

– the basketball ring was missing so only the backboard remained when I visited last week (but at least that means you can’t miss a shot!)

My favourite local: The Queen Street Cafe of course! But there’s loads of other places to visit too. A great street in a quaint suburb, Queen Street also has some funky little retail spots to explore.

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Best “Themed” Playgrounds in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ /best-themed-playgrounds-in-adelaide/ /best-themed-playgrounds-in-adelaide/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 11:32:14 +0000 /?p=55289 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is home to some amazing playgrounds, but sometimes, your kids may have a really intense love for a very specific theme. Most kids do at some point, whether it be dinosaurs, pirates, trains or just wanting to run around and get so damn dirty that you think you may get arrested for stealing sand. Whatever your kid is into, we have scoured the archives and compiled a list of some of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s Best Themed Playgrounds for you to explore.

We have them all below, but here are some of our Top Themed Playgrounds;

Scroll down for all the pics and info you will need to tackle your next adventure.

Animal Themed Playgrounds

Thorndon Reserve, Paradise

Australia’s Best Playground as voted in 2023, the incredible bird themed playground has some of the most unique and wonderful equipment in South Australia. The kids will love climbing through the huge structures and this is one of those play spaces where you can easily spend the day.

Read all about this great spot here!

Cormorant Drive Reserve, Hallett Cove

A giant Diprotodon (pre-historic wombat) is the star attraction at this playground down south, a nod to fossils of the extinct giant that was found in the area. Great fun to learn about and even better fun to climb.

Read all about it here!

Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge

Home to the world (well….SA at least) famous Bunyip, this attraction at Sturt River Reserve has scared kids for generations and delighted parents equally as much. The Bunyip is currently in really good condition and is primed to scare the shite out of anyone under the age of 10 and quite a few older than that. An all round ripper of a playground which is fully fenced, fully shaded and absolutely enormous. Don’t forget the pump tracks, rage cages (its a sport thing…not where you leave angry kids) and a fantastic skate park.

Read more about it here

Sea Turtle Park Playground, Port Noarlunga South

Turtle Park Playground is the latest in Hickinbotham and Land SA’s housing developments vision to create playgrounds as the hub of these new communities. This one is suited for the younger kids under 6.

Read more about it here

Keith Stephenson Reserve, Mount Barker

A wonderfully updated playground (in 2024) which focusses on the local wildlife, this fully fenced playground is great for the under 10s and is highlighted by a giant climbable turtle.

Check it out here!

Stanley Street Reserve, Glengowie

This bee themed playground down south is up there for the cutest playground in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. Let your little ones explore and learn all about the world of bees, while having some fun on the unbee-lievable equipment.

Check it out here!

Semaphore North Foreshore Playground

This playground features 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. Other sea-inspired elements include turtles, pippis and winding seaweed paths.

All the pics and info here

Boat Playgrounds

St Kilda Adventure Playground

* Pirate Ship is currently closed due to maintenance*

One of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s playground icons, the adventure playground is also home to the famous pirate ship which 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ kids have enjoyed for what seems like forever. Every kid has at some point, stood on that ship and looked out to sea and imagined they were sailing the seven seas looking for treasure. The playground itself is probably 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s biggest and maybe most famous. A bit of a trek out north but totally worth it and a rite of passage (along with schoolies and doing something stupid to end up on Sh*t91¹û¶³´«Ã½) for all South Aussies.

For more on this fantastic spot click here

Mary Ann Reserve Playground, Mannum

Located on the beautiful riverbanks of Mannum lies this fully fenced playground. Not only does this playground have a boat for your little ones to play on, you are right at the heart of the river bank where house boats dock and boats are at full force during the summer months. Our little ones even loved watching the ferry cross the river while they were playing. With toilets close by and a shade sail, this is the perfect playground to add to your road trip list.

For more on this fantastic spot click here

AA Bailey Reserve, Clarence Gardens

We love this huge plagryound at Clarence Gardens, which has so much to offer kids of all ages, least of all the pirate loving tikes who will gain their sea legs on the really cool pirate ship. The pirate ship here may be a bit smaller, but the playground is an absolute fave. It is basically 2 big playgrounds in one, with nature play, toddler age equipment plus climbing equipment that caters to the older kids

more info here

Jubilee Adventure Playground, Port Noarlunga

One of the biggest and best playgrounds in the deep south, the ‘wooden’ playground at Porties includes a huge wooden fort inspired throughout with boating themes, to give you the impression of being on a massive wooden boat. The kids will love running around and being fully fenced (the fort part….the other nature section isn’t sadly) you can let the kids run around knowing they (probably) can’t get out.

More pics and info here

Moana Seaside Park

A brand new addition to the pirate playground landscape, opening in June 2020 is this ripper of a playground way down south at Moana! The highlight of this playground is the brightly coloured pirate ship with added escape slide for those who don’t want to walk the plank. A very popular new addition for the locals, we loved our recent visit!

Read more here

Angus Neil Reserve, Seacliff

Beaches = Pirates. So it makes sense that one of the best beachside playgrounds along our southern coast has a sweet little nature inspired pirate ship. This is a ripper playground and one of the best party playgrounds going around too, so if you want to book a party for your pirate loving tykes, give this a look.

More info here

Bandon Reserve Marino

With some spectacular views along our southern coast, Bandon Reserve landed a nautical makeover in 2021, which makes for a picture perfect pit stop as you head down for a day at the beach. With great climbing equipment and of course a boat to explore, this is a ripper.

More pics and info here

Train Themed Playgrounds

GT Fisher Playground, Victor Harbor

The OG train playground, with the huge steam train being parked in this playground as long as I can remember (lets just say 30 odd years). Now massively renovated to include one of the best nature playgrounds in the state, the train remains (slightly modified for safety compared to years gone by) for kids to climb all over and imagine being an engineer!

All the pics and info here

Tolley Reserve Playground, Nuriootpa

Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! The full size old train has been there for years and is an icon in the area.

All the pics and info here

Victoria Square, Kadina

One of our fave regional playgrounds, this place is massive and suits all ages. Including a huge fully fenced (and shaded) playground for the younger crew, as well as a very high treetop climbing set up (it is really high!), add to that the Apex Express, a huge train full of space for the kids to climb on the explore.

More on this ripper here

Tailem Bend Playground

Train fans this one is for you! That might even equally apply to the train enthusiast parents as well, because this one is a beauty! A fully fenced, humungous playspace in the heart of Tailem Bend, this one not only caters to train fans but includes a great range of play equipment for all ages. When we popped in for a visit, there were lots of local families enjoying what is obviously THE place to be for families in Tailem Bend.

Plan your day trip here

Jack Watkins Reserve, Kilburn has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and has officially opened in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements. The smaller kids will adore the train-themed fun, including train, carriages and ticket booths. There are 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!

 Find out more here

Barossa Adventure Station

Another brand new playground is this belter up at Angaston, which draws on the old train station land where it was developed. Kids can slide down the huge tube slide from the tower into the train carriage themed area down on the lower level. Great fun! So much more to do, including bike tracks and a skate park. One of our fave day trip playground destinations which will take you through the stunning 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Hills.

Plan your day here

Crozier Reserve Daw Park

We love a hidden gem and for the little train lovers down south, this one at Daw Park is a fully fenced beauty. Light on equipment but big on peace and serenity, this ideal toddler playground includes a small train which is perfect for imagination play.

Read more here.

Kapunda Lions Park Playground

What a gem of a regional playground this one is! Fully fenced and spacious, with plenty of natural and artificial shade, plus one of the best trains (full sized we might add) we have seen in quite some time. Leo is an old steam engine from the copper mining days of the town, and your train loving kids will be all over this one. 

Read more here.

Kadina Playground

Some people think this is the best playground on the Yorke Peninsula, and we’d have to agree it would certainly be up there! This park also has a FULL SIZE TRAIN with a ramp to jump in the back. All aboard the Apex Express!

 

Read more here.

Croydon Playground

This playground is a little gem with its own little train, perfect for those young train enthusiasts. The kids will love this park as it’s right next to the Croydon Train Station and the kids can view the train coming and going frequently- right up close! Don’t worry- the playground is fully fenced and now has toilets! 

Check it out here.

Dinosaur Playgrounds

Greenglade Playground, Paradise

Do you have a Dinosaur loving kid? Greenslade Playground at Paradise is a lovely little spot with a really cool dinosaur that you (or the kids…but don’t let me stop you!) can climb all over and through a little dino-tunnel! How cool!

All the pics and info here

Hazelwood Park Playground, Burnside

The Womat Waterhole playground also features a dinosaur dig sandpit where you can bring our your inner paleantologist and dig for dinosaur bones.

All the pics and info here

Cormorant Drive Reserve Playground, Hallett Cove

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.

Check it out here

Naracoorte Caves Fossil Hunters Playground

The Naracoorte Caves are a world famous natural wonder right here on our doorstep, but did you know they also have a (probably) world famous nature playground as well? We visited last year and it is just sensational. Fossil themed naturally, kids will love exploring and digging their way around this sensational facility. On your trip to the caves, allow time to explore this spot.

 More info here.

Adventure/Nature Playgrounds

Morialta Conservation Park Playground

Maybe 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s premier nature playground, Morialta is a sensational spot for 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ families located in the eastern suburbs, which forms part of the larger conservation park (stunning family walks…more on those here!), a perfect day out at Morialta will have the kids running around and exploring the magnificent scenery and playing on all the wonderful play equipment which blends seamlessly into the environment….except the 3 storey tube slide…you can’t hide that!

Read more on this 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ fave here

St Kilda Adventure Park

An Adelaie icon for what feels like generations, St Kilda Adventure Playground has had a few upgrades over the years and is still a fabulous spot for a day out with the family. Plenty of space, all the facilities you would want and some incredible play equipment.

Read more on this 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ fave here.

Mitcham Reserve

This has always been a rather spectacular spot due to the beautiful scenery, nearby creeks (and awesome coffee shops around Mitcham), but after a massive redevelopment in about 2018, it is even more special now. Constructed using beautiful wooden materials of different shapes and sizes, the kids will feel like they have been transported to some sort of medieval kingdom with the highlight being the huge tower and tube slide (we know, not many tube slides in ye olde times but a bit of poetic licence here). This is the perfect playground picnic spot too, with so much grass and shade from the trees.

Just love this one and you can find out more here!

Marshmallow Park

If you have a kid that has gone on any excursion to the city with kindy in the past few years, chances are they ate lunch here so the teachers could rest. A fully fenced sandpit with lots of water and play equipment, pack extra clothes for this one. Located on Glen Osmond Road in the city, it really is a fantastic playground and one of our faves for the little kids, with some great natural elements to climb on and interact with, plus some really cool standard playground equipment. If your kid loves to get messy, this is the park for them.

Read more here!

Largs Foreshore

An ice cream themed playground by the beach? How good is this! So unique it really fits in its own category, this 2024 built playspace out at Largs Foreshore is your wildest dreams come true. Full of ice cream themed equipment, your kids will love it!

Read more here

Glenthorne Adventure Playground

Opened in late 2023 in our brand new Glenthorne National Park, the nature playground is absolutely sensational, with several playspaces offering an abundance of nature themed play, as well as some great climbing towers and slides.

Get all the info here.

Lobethal Bushland Park

Set amongst family friendly walking trails, this 2023 built playground offers play areas for little and big kids alike, allowing some fabulous play amongst the beautiful scenery of the nature reserve.

Get all the info here.

Hope Valley Reservoir Playground

A playground set amongst the beauty of one of our largest reservoirs? How good is that! Nature themed play aplenty here and explore the reservoir afterwards.

Get all the info here.

Bowman Park Port Pirie

Located up at Port Pirie (near Crystal Brook to be exact), this is such an incredible playground built by the very talented team at . A short detour off the highway, it is well worth the trip. This was really a local project with materials and talented local trades used to bring this to life!

More info and pics here.

Jervois Street Reserve

One of the best playgrounds in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, is this ripper at South Plympton. It is fully fenced to lock in those scallywag tearaway little kids, it has an older kids playground with flying fox and other climbing/sporting stuff to do, but it is the nature play which brings us here today. With fantastic wood and stone pieces to climb on, plus every parents favourite playground feature….sand and water play, the little ones will have a blast. So much more to do that hasn’t been listed here.

read more on our review here

Belair Adventure Playground

This is THE quintessential nature playground in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. Located in Belair National Park (so obviously a bucketload of nature everywhere you look), it is a bit more dated compared to the others listed but some things get better with age…..not saying this has gotten better with age unfortunately (it hasn’t really changed since I first went 30 odd years ago), but it is still a sensational spot. Apart from the playground you get to experience all that the national park has to offer, which is always a perfect family day out (or weekend if you want to camp). The playground has all the classic features you remember from school excursions in the 80s, the huge wooden fort, the cement tunnel network to hide in….bliss. For some reason this playground always reminds me of giant arrowroot bush biscuits, which I think was the school snack of choice for excursions a long, long time ago.

Anyway, more info and pics here!

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Reid Reserve Playground, Gawler /reid-reserve-gawler/ /reid-reserve-gawler/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:52:18 +0000 /?p=144435 Find it at: Beasley Avenue, Gawler (Parking on Chignell Circuit)

Opened in August 2024, Reid Reserve is a nature themed playground nestled in the beautiful reserve up north in Gawler.

Reid Reserve caters to all age groups, offering an array of features including;

  • a flying fox
  • nest swing
  • slide
  • accessible roundabout
  • standard swings

There is also a shaded picnic area and a half-basketball court.

Built by the talented Climbing Tree team, this is a fabulous space for local families.

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Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove /goldenfields-reserve-playground-golden-grove/ /goldenfields-reserve-playground-golden-grove/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:35:54 +0000 https://kidsinadelaide.wpengine.com/?p=26322 Find it at: Asgard Drive, Golden Grove

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 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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.

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Harvest Green Park Playground /harvest-green-park-playground/ /harvest-green-park-playground/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:40:07 +0000 /?p=210283 Find it at: Haselgrove Drive, Roseworthy

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 playground has been developed for the local community by Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, and it’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 you’re looking for a fresh, fun playground near 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ with a relaxed country feel, Harvest Green Park Playground is well worth the drive.

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St Kilda Adventure Playground /st-kilda-adventure-playground-renovated/ /st-kilda-adventure-playground-renovated/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:37:24 +0000 https://kidsinadelaide.wpengine.com/?p=3984 Find it at: St Kilda Rd, St Kilda

For those who grew up in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, 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.

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Golding Oval Reserve BMX Pump Track /golding-oval-reserve-bmx-pump-track/ /golding-oval-reserve-bmx-pump-track/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:57:48 +0000 /?p=208227 Find it at: Pitana Avenue, Para Vista

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.

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Barrow Crescent Elizabeth Vale Playground /barrow-crescent-elizabeth-vale-playground/ /barrow-crescent-elizabeth-vale-playground/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:27:00 +0000 /?p=205027 Find it at: Barrow Crescent, Elizabeth Vale

The newly redeveloped Barrow Crescent Reserve in Elizabeth Vale has quickly become a favourite spot for local families, offering a bright, welcoming and thoughtfully designed play space for children of all ages. What was once an unused patch of land has now been transformed into a modern neighbourhood playground, complete with a mix of traditional and nature-inspired elements that encourage both active and imaginative play.

At the heart of the reserve is a multi-play structure that gives kids plenty to climb, slide and explore, providing a fun focal point for the playground. Nearby, nature-play features add texture and creativity, allowing children to interact with the environment in more hands-on ways. The accessible basket swing is another standout, ensuring that children of varying abilities can join in the fun.

Surrounding the play area is a wide stretch of irrigated lawn, offering an open space ideal for running, kicking a ball or simply relaxing under the sun. Families will appreciate the new landscaped pathways, which make it easy to move around the park with prams or scooters. These smooth paths also create a simple loop for young kids learning to ride.

A sheltered picnic area provides a comfortable spot for parents and caregivers to unwind while still keeping an eye on the play space. It’s a natural gathering point for casual family lunches, after-school playdates or weekend catch-ups with neighbours.

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