City of Burnside, SA

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Brock Reserve is a cozy, family-friendly spot ideal for young children and pet owners.

The playground features a spring-mounted rocking seat and two swings, including a toddler-friendly one, set on a soft-fall mulch surface with partial tree shade for comfort.

A water fountain with a spout for dogs enhances its appeal for pet owners. Serving as a starting point for easy and challenging walks, Brock Reserve offers a blend of play, relaxation, and nature, making it a versatile destination.

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Glyde Street Reserve in Beulah Park offers a family-friendly playground surrounded by open grassed areas and gardens.

It features swings (including a toddler swing), a spring-mounted rocker, and a modular unit with a slide, climbing elements, and balance features.

The rubber soft-fall surface ensures safety, while tree shade adds comfort. Accessible from Glyde and Scott Streets, with seating and shaded spots, it’s an inviting destination for outdoor family fun.

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Mellor Reserve in Beulah Park is a family-friendly space featuring a partially fenced playground with sound-carrying pipes, a silver spinner, a spinning rope climb, a spring-mounted motorbike, a slippery dip, and two swings, all set on a soft-fall mulch surface under the shade of mature River Red Gum and Melia trees.

The reserve also includes two well-maintained tennis courts, with convenient on-street parking and additional off-street parking available in Reedy Lane after hours, making it a versatile spot for relaxation, play, and recreation.

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Warland Reserve Playground in Burnside offers family-friendly play and relaxation among mature Red Gums and grassy areas.

It features an accessible nest swing, modular unit with slides and climbing elements, a two-seater seesaw, and rubber soft-fall for safety.

Amenities include a gazebo, picnic table, and drinking fountain, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings.

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Langman Recreation Reserve is a versatile destination offering sports, play, and relaxation amidst Grey Box woodland.

It features walking trails, a scenic lookout, and a playground with swings, climbing frames, and a tree-themed modular unit on mulch soft-fall with ample shade.

Amenities include basketball and tennis courts, a large oval, and convenient parking, making it ideal for family outings and outdoor activities.

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Albert Street Reserve in Dulwich offers a safe and fun playground for children aged 4 to 12. Fully fenced with a child-proof gate, it features a soft-fall mulch surface and shaded areas.

The playground includes a modular play unit with slides, platforms, a moving bridge, a ‘general store,’ an Australian animals game, monkey bars, a spring-mounted ladybird, and swings, including a toddler-friendly one. It’s an ideal spot for a family day out.

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Behind the Eastwood Community Centre, this family-friendly playground is ideal for younger children. It features a nest swing, a small modular slide, and a climbing frame on a safe rubber soft-fall surface.

Partially fenced with a child-proof lock and shaded by trees, it ensures a secure and comfortable environment.

Adjacent to a sensory garden and accessible via pram-friendly paths with parking off Main Street, this playground blends play, nature, and community charm.

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Main Street Reserve Playground in Eastwood provides a secure and family-friendly space, ideal for young children.

Fully fenced with a childproof gate, the reserve features natural shade from mature River Red Gums and amenities like picnic and BBQ areas.

The playground offers a modular unit with rope ladders, platforms, a slide, and tactile panels, along with swings (including toddler and low swings), a spinner, spring-mounted rockers, and basketball and low netball rings. A soft-fall mulch surface ensures safety, making it a perfect destination for family outings.

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Located at Statenborough Street Erindale, Effie Ferguson Reserve features a secure and family-friendly playground ideal for younger children.

It includes swings (one toddler-friendly), rockers, and modular climbing frames with ladders and a slide, set on a mixed soft-fall surface within fully enclosed fencing.

Surrounded by a grassed area and SA Blue Gums, the reserve offers partial tree shade for comfort. This charming space provides a peaceful setting for family outings in Erindale.

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J B Ware Reserve features a recently upgraded playground and spacious grassed area, perfect for families.

The fire engine-themed play unit includes a slide, rock-climbing ramp, firefighter’s pole, and interactive elements, alongside two spring-mounted vehicles, all set on a soft-fall mulch surface with partial tree shade.

Amenities include BBQs, picnic tables, a bench seat, a dog bag dispenser, and accessible paths with pram ramps. With off-street parking and open grassy spaces, it’s ideal for play, picnics, and relaxation.

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Glenunga Reserve in Glenunga offers a fully fenced playground designed for creative and active play.

Key features include sand and water play units, a nautical-themed structure with a slide, a red bridge, swings, and a spring-mounted rocker.

The playground is set on a safe surface of sand, mulch, and rubber, with shade from trees and sails. With two ovals, picnic areas, BBQs, an exercise station, and an on-site café, it’s ideal for family outings.

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Glenside Park Playground in Glenside offers a vibrant and versatile space for families, featuring a toddler-friendly play area, swings, a ninja-style obstacle course, stepping logs, and a towering climbing structure with a thrilling tube slide.

A basketball court and expansive green lawns provide opportunities for sports and relaxation, while brightly colored, adventure-themed equipment ensures fun for children of all ages.

Shaded seating, an adjoining BBQ area, and ample space make it a perfect destination for family gatherings and outdoor play.

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The George Bolton Swimming Centre in Hazelwood Park offers two fenced playgrounds for diverse family fun.

The boat-themed playground features a slide and steps on a soft-fall surface, with nearby BBQs and picnic tables. The active play zone includes swinging hammocks, inground trampolines, and chin-up bars.

Both areas are shaded, safe, and conveniently located within the swimming centre, which also provides accessible toilets, parking, and picnic facilities, making it perfect for a fun-filled family outing.

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Hazelwood Park, one of Burnside’s largest reserves, features the Wombat Waterhole Playground, a vibrant and inclusive space for children of all ages.

Highlights include swings, slides, flying foxes, a nest swing, a Liberty swing, a dinosaur dig sandpit, and an old steamroller.

The playground, set on mixed soft-fall surfaces with partial fencing and shade, is accessible via pram-friendly paths.

With BBQs, picnic areas, drinking fountains, and nearby trails, Hazelwood Park is perfect for families seeking relaxation and adventure in a scenic setting.

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Wood Park Playground in Hazelwood Park combines natural beauty with engaging play spaces, making it ideal for family outings.

Surrounded by Lemon Scented Gums and grassy expanses, it features a shaded playground with a car-themed playpod, slides, ladders, steps, a spinning seat, a nest swing, two additional swings (one toddler), and a raised platform/bench.

Mulch soft-fall surfaces and accessible play equipment ensure safety, while thoughtful amenities like bench seating and dog bag dispensers enhance convenience. A central paved area with checkerboard and hopscotch patterns adds to the park’s charm.

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The Burnside Adventure Playground in Kensington Gardens Reserve is an award-winning play space designed for children of all ages and abilities.

Surrounded by towering gum trees, it offers a variety of activities, including swings, slides, climbing structures, and crawling spaces, ensuring endless fun in a natural setting.

Families can enjoy the shade, BBQ facilities, and public toilets, making it perfect for a full day out. Conveniently located on West Terrace near The Parade, this popular destination is a highlight for families in the City of Burnside.

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Kensington Gardens Reserve, the largest recreational space in Burnside, is home to the award-winning Kensington Wama Playground, designed for inclusive and nature-inspired play.

Features include a pyramid rope climb, modular timber unit with slides, two flying foxes, various swings (including a secure swing), spinners, spring-mounted bikes, and nature play elements.

With accessible toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, and carved six-metre-high wooden logs, this playground blends recreation and education in a scenic setting near Waite, Parkinson, and Ford Ovals.

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Kensington Park Reserve offers a diverse playground designed for children of all ages. It features a modular unit with a shaded turret, slide, rope climbs, steps, and bridges, along with swings, including a toddler swing and a double swing for an adult and child.

Additional attractions include a sit-in spinner, spring-mounted boat, rope hammock, and stepping logs with animal sculptures.

With mixed soft-fall surfaces, partial fencing, and minimal tree shade, it ensures safety and comfort. Nearby amenities like tennis courts, BBQs, toilets, and parking make it a family-friendly destination.

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The Constable Hyde Memorial Garden in Leabrook, dedicated to a local hero who lost his life in 1909, offers a tranquil, family-friendly space with a grassed area, playground, and seating for relaxation.

The playground features a timber pyramid climbing frame, a climbing hill with a wide slide, raised platforms, a nest swing, and a sculptural “”Tili”” lizard, all set on mixed soft-fall surfaces with pram-friendly paths and fencing on three sides for safety.

Towering trees provide shade, and amenities like bench seating, a drinking fountain, and a dog bag dispenser enhance the experience.

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Located on Phillip Avenue in Leabrook, Knightsbridge Reserve is a fully fenced play space featuring inclusive equipment on rubber soft-fall surfaces.

Highlights include swings (toddler and nest), a slide, fireman’s pole, monkey bars, climbing walls, and a cubby unit with a tunnel and puzzle.

Natural play elements like logs and rocks encourage imaginative exploration. With ample shade from River Red Gums, bench seating, and a drinking fountain, this reserve offers a safe and relaxing environment for families.

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Miller Reserve in Linden Park is a spacious green space designed for recreation and relaxation.

The pirate ship-themed playground features a slippery dip, rope climbing frame, swings (including a nest swing and toddler swing), and a balance beam, while a fitness zone with chin-up bars caters to visitors aged 15 and up.

With pram-friendly paths, shaded picnic areas, a gas BBQ, sports facilities, and an accessible toilet, Miller Reserve offers a welcoming environment for families and individuals of all abilities. Located on Hay Road, it’s ideal for play, exercise, and leisure.

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Tregenza Oval Playground in Linden Park is a fully fenced play space ideal for young children, featuring a slide, swing, green bridge, sound pipes, and an activity board for imaginative and active play.

Shade sails and soft-fall surfaces enhance safety and comfort.

Pram-friendly paths, accessible toilets, and nearby sports facilities, including a cricket pitch and rugby oval, make the reserve ideal for family outings. Amenities like benches, a drinking fountain, and dog bag dispensers add convenience.

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Warrego Crescent Reserve Playground in Linden Park is a hidden gem accessible from Warrego Crescent or Keyes Street.

It features a playground with a nest swing, climbing frame, and slide on rubber soft-fall, plus three tennis courts, a basketball court, a gazebo with seating, and a grassed area.

With a unisex accessible toilet and convenient on-street parking nearby, the reserve is well-suited for casual sports and family outings.

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Bennett Reserve offers a family-friendly space with a playground and sports facilities.

The playground includes a modular unit with climbing frames, a bridge, a double slide, a comet spinner, and toddler-friendly swings, all set on a soft-fall mulch surface with partial tree shade. Nearby, a basketball court, netball ring, and tennis court provide options for active play.

Families can relax at shaded picnic tables, enjoy a grassed area, and benefit from convenient parking, making it an ideal destination for outdoor fun.

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Chapel Street Reserve in Magill offers a family-friendly playground ideal for young children.

The play area features a modular unit with a slide, rock-climbing ramp, rope net, and two swings (including a toddler-friendly option), all set on a soft-fall mulch surface.

Partially fenced and shaded by mature Lemon Scented Gums, it ensures safety and comfort. With access from both Chapel Street and Ellis Street, this playground is perfect for relaxed outdoor fun in Magill.

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Penfold Park Playground in Magill offers expansive grassed areas, tennis courts, and two playgrounds catering to various ages.

The west playground features a modular unit with a slide, cubby, ladder, and bridge, while the east playground includes swings, spring-mounted rides, a flying fox, and a modular unit with slides, climbing nets, and balance elements, partially shaded for comfort.

With amenities like BBQs, accessible toilets, bench seating, and a historical wine press, the park provides a charming setting for community gatherings, relaxation, and play.

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Webb Street Reserve in Rose Park offers a family-friendly playground with two swings (one toddler), a modular unit featuring a slide, rock climbing ramp, fireman’s pole, ladder, and rope climb, along with spring-mounted motorbike and truck for imaginative play.

Accessible via pram-friendly ramps, the partially fenced area has soft-fall mulch and tree shade for safety and comfort.

Amenities include bench seating, a dog bag dispenser, and a serene garden setting, making it ideal for relaxed family outings.

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W H Holmes Reserve Playground is a versatile family-friendly space featuring grassed areas, two tennis courts, and a playground designed for children of all ages.

The playground includes a modular unit with slides, ramps, rope climbs, balance bridges, a flying fox, a play “”store,”” noughts and crosses, and a climbing wall, as well as a seesaw, two swings (one toddler), and raised stepping logs, all set on rubber soft-fall for safety.

Amenities such as a disabled-access unisex toilet, benches, and a sheltered seating area ensure comfort, while wooden bollards outline the park, offering minimal tree shade but plenty of open space for outdoor activities.

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Tusmore Park in Tusmore is a peaceful retreat with mature trees, expansive lawns, and charming landscaping.

The park features a seasonal wading pool for toddlers, a playground with a climbing web, swings, a slide, spinners, and a sandpit, all set on soft-fall surfaces.

Accessible paths, shaded picnic areas, BBQs, tennis courts, and nearby parking add convenience. Unique elements like the Tusmore Gate and cobblestone bridge make this park a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Located on Greenhill Road in Tusmore, the Civic Centre Playground offers a safe and engaging space for young children.

Fully fenced, it features modular play equipment with a slide, a spinning vertical puzzle, and flower-themed elements on a rubber soft-fall surface with interactive raised sections.

With pram-friendly paths, partial shade, nearby lawns, a fountain, and a pergola, it’s an ideal spot for relaxed family outings.

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Tusmore Park in Tusmore is a peaceful retreat with mature trees, expansive lawns, and charming landscaping.

The park features a seasonal wading pool for toddlers, a playground with a climbing web, swings, a slide, spinners, and a sandpit, all set on soft-fall surfaces.

Accessible paths, shaded picnic areas, BBQs, tennis courts, and nearby parking add convenience. Unique elements like the Tusmore Gate and cobblestone bridge make this park a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Langman Recreation Reserve is a versatile destination offering sports, play, and relaxation amidst Grey Box woodland.

It features walking trails, a scenic lookout, and a playground with swings, climbing frames, and a tree-themed modular unit on mulch soft-fall with ample shade.

Amenities include basketball and tennis courts, a large oval, and convenient parking, making it ideal for family outings and outdoor activities.

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Bell Yett Reserve in Stonyfell offers a tranquil bushland setting with a family-friendly playground and versatile amenities.

The playground features two structures connected by a rope bridge, with slides, a chain ladder, steps, and a climbing frame, all on a soft-fall mulch surface.

Additional features include sports courts, a large open space, and toilet facilities. Limited parking is available near the courts, with more on nearby streets. Ideal for a family day out, Bell Yett Reserve provides a peaceful outdoor escape in the City of Burnside.

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Branson Reserve in Wattle Park offers a charming playground for young children in a peaceful community setting.

The play area includes a modular unit with a twin slide, a small rock-climbing wall, two swings (one toddler-friendly), and a three-seater spring-mounted ride-on, all on a soft-fall mulch surface with partial shade.

Amenities include a bench seat for parents, landscaped gardens, shaded areas, and a dog bag dispenser, making it a welcoming space for families and dog owners. Branson Reserve is perfect for outdoor relaxation and recreation.

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Gardiner Reserve in Wattle Park offers a family-friendly playground perfect for young children.

It features swings (including a toddler-friendly one) on a rubber soft-fall surface, with accessible paths and pram ramps for convenience.

Amenities include picnic tables, a bench seat, and a dog bag dispenser. The reserve also showcases a historic wattle bark stripping machine, highlighting its heritage.

This relaxing space is ideal for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a peaceful outing.