Playgrounds and Picnic Spots
Wide open spaces
Colonel Light put a lot of time into planning Adelaide’s green belt, they are great recreational spaces.
“The simple things in life” sums up our recreational parks where having fun is not about the latest “thrill” ride.
Take a stroll to Elder Park for some fun on the River Torrens. Enjoy the city sights from “Popeye”, our much loved river cruise boat. Hire a paddle boat and travel under your own steam. Hire bikes and ride the wide pathway to the weir or the zoo.
Park life
Bonython Park, on the city’s western fringe is Adelaide’s largest “named” park. There are two playgrounds (for juniors and toddlers), a Magic Forest Trail, totem pole display and ducks and swans to feed near the River Torrens. If you have a model boat, bring that to sail in the boating lake.
In the east end, Rymill Park’s centrepiece is its lake. Hire a row boat from the kiosk, feed the ducks then buy an ice cream or a coffee. There are barbecue facilities and a playground.
Just 25 minutes from the city centre, Belair National Park is a wildlife park with a difference. There are 50 tennis courts, sports ovals, picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Explore the adventure playground with its wooden fort, tunnels and poles. Enjoy the park from horseback or on a bike. See the State Flora Nursery and look for native animals.
Fun for kids
If you’re looking for toddler friendly playgrounds, visit the playgroundfinder website which even has star ratings to help you choose.
North Adelaide’s “helicopter” playground, Marshmallow Park on Glen Osmond Road or the Bush Magic Playground near the Adelaide Aquatic centre are three favourites.
Things to do
Here are some great ideas for you to try while you’re in Adelaide.
What’s on
There are plenty of events on in Adelaide. Here are some ideas you might like.
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