This playground is not designed with toddlers in mind. There may be some things they can use but…read morethis is definitely a playground for the older children. It is entirely bark chip based. There are swings here but they were being used, so you can't see them in the photos. I love that there is a BBQ here, but it's a shame there isn't some shade or a table to enjoy the cooked food at. There isn't shade over the playground so it does see a lot of sun. There's plenty of room on the oval for running around and kicking a ball and there's a few bench seats under the shade of the trees lining the perimeter of the reserve. *Dogs allowed* *BBQ*

Is there anything better than having a couple of beers down at the beach? Hell yes there is! Why…read morenot add some bowls to the mix at Henley Bowling Bowling Club (just 3 streets off the foreshore). Henley has had some of the best greens in the state for a very long time, and although they don't have a team in the top division any more they are never far off the pack. They have had a very solid Night Owls competition for many years and have a great bar/lounge area for medium sized functions. The other great part about the clubs location, in terms of having a function, is the proximity to Henley Square. It is just a hop skip and a stumble from the Rammy....did someone say "time to kick on"?

Henley Bowling feels like Australia…read more I've only even been in the summer, and it's always really hot and really dry. But that's our country for you. I certainly can't blame the bowling club for the weather... can't I? I dunno. Wherever the justice is, I've never really enjoyed my time at Henley Bowling. I much prefer the bowling club near the airport (whose name, if not its location, I always forget). And maybe that's because it was my first. The indoor area's great, though. I love hanging out in there with a beverage. But I don't come to a bowling club to hang, I come to bowl, and I prefer doing it elsewhere (despite this location's convenience in comparison to the other one).

The GBC is my second home when it comes to Lawn Bowls. The current Premier League champions and my…read moreold club, the home of the Dolphins is one of the highest regarded Lawn Bowling Clubs going around. There are many reasons why this club is brilliant and first on the list is the Greens. They are quite simply the best in the state, and the Keeper has had them that way for quite some time now! The club is only two streets from the beach and has a large central hall, perfect for medium to large functions and hosts a very successful Night Owls competition on Thursday nights. The only thing that tops the greens are the people at Grange. Always happy and looking for a mate to have a roll and a drink with, they are available to help new players and will greet any 'newbie' off the street with a smile and probably a schooner. Parking is pretty easy most of the time with plenty of street spaces available. If that is a bit on the busy side head to the far end of the club and there is a some on site parking at the back.

I have a friend who has just starting playing for the Dolphins at the Grange Bowling Club, and he…read moreabsolutely loves it there. He claims that the ground is great, the club is great, the people are great, and that he as a bowler is great because of it. I don't mind watching him play at Grange, because I can either sit in with the 'crowd' in the shade, or I can park my car in a good spot and watch from there, which I like. Because, to be honest, I kind of need my music whilst watching people play lawn bowls. No offence! The men here are always welcoming new people to have a bowl with them, and they have welcomed my friend with open arms. Also, it's a really good venue that I'm pretty sure you're able to hire as well, which is good. If there is anything that "Crackerjack" has taught us is that lawn bowls clubs are fantastic for beer.

Helen, the driving force behind Marleston, is a netball missionary. She may have even invented her…read moreown sport, leagueball. In any case, Marleston is the home of leagueball, a confusing version of netball designed to speed up the game and weed out the weins who can't keep up. Helen and the volunteers go way over and above to create a happening sports club that's like a big netball family. Lighted outdoor courts. Patient umpires. Double the necessary parking. Womens netball is played Monday nights, mixed on Tuesdays. Call to enquire about leagueball, although perhaps stick to netball first. The clubhouse is like a log cabin with a bar and a canteen. I could see it as a good venue to hire for parties as you could make as much noise as you like without disturbing anyone. My favourite part of playing netball is having your nails checked. And as Helen says, "you can play netball in sports gloves, no need to shorten your nails." I'll have to try that sometime.

Busy keeping the younger masses involved in football, and monopolising the Thebarton Oval, a large…read morevenue they lease from the West Torrens Council. Although they do use the facility for training and some matches and they are a good influence of the young groups they involve in the sport, it does seem they could do more with the facility they monopolise. Local residents have often sought to have markets and swap meets on the oval, but these community activities have not progressed into a regular occurrence. It has been argued there is a large reserve directly next door to the oval where such things could happen.

Not that I am biased or anything (I'm a soccer fanatic), but this is without a doubt one of the…read morebest purpose built soccer stadiums in Australia. The grass is immaculate, the seating is adequate for the crowd size, the facilities are up there and the atmosphere on game day is electric. Hindmarsh is the home of Adelaide United (my faithful team) and their devoted fans fill the stadium on home matches. Most seating is allocated by ticket number, with the red army cheersquad sitting behind the northern end goals. The food and bar facilities are fair good and reasonably priced, with a range of gourmet options available behind the east stand. I have played here a couple of times in cup finals with my team, and it is such an honor and feels so special. Definitely recommend anyone who wants to catch some soccer, visit hindmarsh on a Friday night home game during summer.

No matter how many injuries this sport has caused me, I still love my soccer and these days I am…read moremore than happy to sit down and watch a game rather than play it (a broken arm was the last straw). As most people already know, Hindmarsh Stadium is an Olympic standard venue that remains home to Adelaide United. It's also an enjoyable locus for spectators to utilise whilst sitting alongside patriotic members. The regulars do their best to create a Football scene more commonly found overseas, however there is only so much they can/are allowed to do. Having said this, the occasional flare will be successfully unleashed. Go you Reds! I'm not actually that vocal when it comes to games, nor am I overly patriotic, however I do appreciate the enthusiasm evident in a vocal crowd. Hindmarsh Stadium also has big screens, a decent grand stand, suave member areas, merchandise tents, and an efficient canteen. I have good memories here stemming all the way back from High School. Back then I was usually found roaming the stadium with friends during half time, thus probably more concerned about boys than the game itself (girls will be girls). In my later years however, I definitely found greater appreciation for the games themselves rather than the boys. Lastly it does often get cold here, and so I would suggest rugging up for a chilly evening. Also make sure you don't mind a long walk back to the car and get your tickets early. You don't want to miss out!

What an amazing toddler playground! This is such a sweet place to come for a play. It's fully…read morefenced and seeing as I turned up just before Christmas, someone had decorated the fence with tinsel. It was so pretty. Obviously this community likes its playground, and so they should. The equipment here is extremely new, bright, colourful and engaging. I would love to bring my daughter here. The entire play area is rubber floored and is designed for children 5 years and younger. It looks like such a fun place to be. There's a really large lawn area within the park, great for frisbee throwing or kicking a ball. The playground does get some shade from the trees around it. There's a bike track that runs behind this pretty little park. This is where you will find a drinking fountain and some seating so if you're riding with your family, this could be a good place to stop for you. *Dogs allowed (on leash)* *Drinking fountain (outside fenced park, a bit of a walk)*