Our ultimate guide to SA playgrounds

Posted 30 November, 2018 Jeremy Rochow

Summer’s here and children will be on holidays soon, if they’re not already. That means it won’t be long before they’re climbing the walls and itching to get out of the house. How about packing a picnic and heading to the playground?

 

In the city

Marshmallow playground, Glen Osmond Rd

This playground on Glen Osmond Rd received a major facelift earlier this year, and now, interactive nature play elements sit alongside the more traditional swings and slides. The area is fully fenced and includes a tennis court and half basketball court for families and older kids.

 

Bonython Park adventure playspace, Port Rd

This modern playground features a 25m flying fox, a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round and a giant mouse wheel. Children can also become archaeologists for the day and dig for bones in the sand pit.  

 

TreeClimb, Greenhill Rd

Strap yourself in because TreeClimb is an adventure ‘playground’ like you’ve never experienced before. Thrill-seekers of all ages and abilities can navigate the 7 high-rope courses as they swing, leap, climb and fly through the tree tops. You’ll want to make a booking for this experience, with general admission tickets costing about $40.

 

East

Morialta Conservation Park playground, Woodford

Prepare to explore Frog Island, or reach the dizzy heights of the Eagle’s Perch and clamber into the giant bird nests. This playground has been designed to incorporate nature and has 5 themed play areas, all with a close connection to the local flora and traditional land owners. If it’s rained recently there may be a bit of mud so prepare to get dirty and pack a change of clothes.  

Hazelwood Park playground, Hazelwood Park

Grab a friend and zoom along the dual flying fox at this eastern suburbs playground. It’s hard to miss the spectacular climbing mound. This playspace also features an old steamroller that smaller children will find fun to climb.

 

West

Weigall Oval Reserve, Plympton

This new playground features wooden structures to climb, ropes to balance on and even water to splash in. There’s a good mixture of toddler and older kids’ equipment, and even a workout area for adults if they fancy burning a few calories while the kids play.

 

Old Gum Tree playground, Glenelg

This playground is more ‘traditional’ than the other ones we’ve included in this list, but it’s at a historical South Australian location and includes the old gum tree. The park is fully fenced so the little ones can run free, and there’s plenty of shady spots to lay out the picnic rug.