Every now and then I find a quiet suburban playground and hit 'kid' mode. I wish I had a playground…read morelike this in my neighbourhood. It may be a little old, but it's fun, engaging and challenging for some (you could probably add me to that list lol). When I was there, there were a couple of 13-14 year olds on the playground. They had ridden there scooters here and were obviously just looking for somewhere to chill out and have some fun. I can't say they would have been using all the equipment as it would be intended, but they put their spin on the equipment's uses. There is a sheltered table/chair area with a BBQ but it is a bit of a walk to the playground. You couldn't supervise little kids here and cook at the same time. The playground is fully fenced which is always nice to see. The City of Holdfast Bay don't have the tennis courts listed as public use courts. Perhaps that is because they are also used by the tennis club. When the club isn't using them, they are there for all of us. There's not a great deal of shade over the playground. Trees dotted throughout the park do provide some shade in some areas but apart from that the most shade is at the BBQ area. I couldn't see a drinking fountain but there should be a tap near the BBQ. I could be wrong....it happens occasionally ;-) *Dogs allowed* *BBQ* *Sheltered table/chair* *Fully fenced playground* *Tennis courts*

The tennis courts are the saving grace of this park, because it is uuuuugly…read more Call me shallow, but where's the green? Well, of course there's plenty, BUT, even the green isn't especially... pretty. And no kid wants to play in the dirt or the mud. No, wait, I've lied. Allow me to rephrase. No kid's parent wants their kid playing in the dirt or the mud. I didn't use the tennis courts, but know that I COULD made me feel as fuzzy inside as the outside of the tennis ball I didn't have. Although, t'be fair about the whole mud thing: the kids'll probably be on the playground. In fact, all of them were. You know why? Because there's mud and dirt everywhere else.

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)*

A large and beautiful park to the east of Adelaide city, Kensington Gardens caters to a wide range…read moreof activities. The area was originally known as Pile's Paddock and I wish they had retained the name. Instead the highly monarchistic name of Kensignton Gardens was given to the area, emulating the palatial garden of the same name in Brittan. Kensington Gardens has a number of ovals which serve for cricket and rugby matches. The Clubhouses for both the Kensignton Rugby and Cricket clubs are also situated within the park. There are playground areas for children as well as bbq areas and benches and tables. There is also a little pond where the kids can feed the ducks. Within the Park there are a number of nice little areas where the trees and vegetation grow a little bit more wild and rugged in contrast to the manicured lawns of the oval which attract native birds. There are also tennis courts at the far east end of the park.

This is such a cute toddler playground. All the equipment is geared for the younger children and…read morethe toilet block stands out for more than one reason, but at least there IS a toilet block. The whole area is bark chipped with a couple of smaller sections (usually 'landing' areas) which are rubber. This looks like a relatively new park but don't come here if you're expecting to entertain 10 year olds. The toilet block's mural is somewhat out of sync with the rest of the area and the age group that would use the playground, but it was painted by some local students from the school around the bend so in that sense, it has a nice community feel to it. The playground is fenced near the road but the other side of the toilet block backs onto a water catchment area. This is quite 'reedy' and invites some resident ducks to the area but this section is not fenced. It's really quite pretty and there are quite a few footpaths leading to different areas in the neighbouring streets. *Dogs allowed* *No drinking fountain* *Toilets close at hand* *Some shade from trees* *Bench seats under trees to get shade*

Do you like a park that's a hidden treasure? Prefer to find a place that's tucked away from the…read moreview of the general public? Then Henry Codd Reserve on the corner or Maud and Windsor Streets at Parkside could be right up your alley. In terms of prettiness and quaintness, this park is just so sweet. I would describe it as a very private place as many of the houses in the area back onto the park and its tucked away from traffic. Both Maud and Windsor streets aren't high traffic areas which is good for the kids. The only thing to be aware of when it comes to traffic is there is a bike track through the centre of the park and a lot of people do come through - often at high speed. From the cyclists point of view it provides a great break from the George and Duthy Street traffic. Within the park itself there's an electric BBQ and newish play equipment for the kids. All the equipment is placed over padded matting to prevent injuries to those little arms and legs. I love the fact there's a modern but old fashioned looking seesaw in the park - you just don't see them that much these days. Given that this is a dog friendly park, there's a great water fountain with a bowl at the bottom for pooches to quench their thirst and there's a good supply of poo bags and bins for cleaning up after Fido! This place is worth a visit if you like tranquility and a pretty outlook.

I was tempted not to write this review. Us locals to the Henry Codd Reserve like that this park is…read moretucked away and like our own little secret. However, community is all about sharing, right!? This Reserve is at the end Fuller Street in Parkside on the corner of Maud and Windsor Streets. It has a large grassed area, rotunda, barbecue and play equipment suitable for preschool through to junior primary children around the age of 10. The park is fully fenced and recently underwent a renovation nearby to extend the walkway from the reserve across George Street and Unley Road all the way to King William Road. This was previously a dirt track next to a drain, but has been turned into a natural reserve that is a pleasure to walk along and admire nature. The park itself has had quite a bit of controversy. The issue of dogs has been with Council for sometime. Apparently the locals are fighting about dogs being able to access the play equipment and potentially 'foul' on it. I don't have a dog and in the past five years have never seen any left droppings anywhere near the equipment. I imagine there just some disgruntled neighbours. If it wasn't for the local paper, I wouldn't even know about it. Dogs are very welcome - there is a drinking fountain with a bowl at the base for dogs to drink and doggie bags and a bin. The only thing missing is public toilets which would save us rushing home at the end of a play.

I'm definitely a fan of this area. I know the playground isn't as elaborate as I would usually like…read morefor a four star review but gee this is such a great place to be. It doesn't matter if you've bought fish and chips, or using the BBQ's or grabbed some food from the Boatshed Cafe, the view over the water will make anything taste just that bit better. The playground itself really isn't too bad. It's lots of fun for the children and while it may not look too extensive, the older children like to use it as well as the younger children. If you have never been to Hallett Cove before, even if you don't have children, make sure it's on your 'Places to Go' list. If you feel like throwing your feet up and swinging on a swing, no one will look at you strangely. This is a place full of goodness and fun. If you have a dog, they must be under control and not near the play ground, other than that there's plenty of room for them to run about. They are also allowed on the beach. Bags are provided so PLEASE pick up after them so everyone can keep enjoying this area. More often than not the sheltered table/chair areas are taken from mid morning so if you want to have a birthday party or gathering, get in early! There aren't any drinking fountains but there are taps at each of the shelters. *Dogs allowed* *Sheltered table/chair*

Five stars for what it was, One star for what it has become…read more Sadly, this reserve has been over-modernised, it's once beautiful green open spaces have been replaced by grey cement and brown bark chips. Large areas of grassy areas have been rendered useless in the name of a "beautification" that suits no purpose other than to improve the view from a house on Heron Way. Heron Way reserve was once fit to cater for community events or family picnics, sadly the "improvements" now render it unsuitable for any sort of community event. The ANZAC memorial was a nice addition but the dawn service highlights the inability of the area, and the Marion council, to accommodate more than a dozen people at a time. Don't get your hopes up for a return of the soapbox derby, the reserve could handle neither the crowd or the Mr Whippy van. There used to be a large, safe playground that would accommodate a small army of kids, this has been replaced by a play space for two and an area guaranteed to result in injuries to children engaging in anything more boisterous than birdwatching. Now there is election motivated talk of a rock pool that some estimates have bringing an additional 100k visitors to the reserve. How on earth is that going to happen and why would we want it to? Let Hallett Cove be Hallett Cove, not everything has to be a tourist attraction or art installation.

YAY!!! Thank goodness I get to review this playground...it's such a nice change from all the…read moreordinary and unimaginative playgrounds in the area. This playground absolutely blew me away when I stumbled upon it. This street is a little 'industrial' so to find this wonderful park was exciting. It's nestled in among the trees so there's dappled shade over most of the playground. There are BBQs, shaded table/chair areas, lots of nice lawn areas, toilets, a drinking fountain (that works!!!), a skate ramp and LOTS of wonderful play equipment that would suit a variety of age groups and abilities. This is definitely a 'destination playground'. There's plenty of room if you want to spread out a blanket and have a picnic, or there are a couple of BBQs ready for sizzling. To find this playground was such a great feeling, I can only imagine how children feel when they see the place. I can't wait to take my daughter here and see her try out all of the equipment. *Dogs allowed, under control* *Working drinking fountain* *Shaded tables/chairs* *BBQs* *Toilets* *Skate Ramp*

This could be considered a three and a half star rating but luckily for me and the inability to…read moregive half star ratings, there's a few key things missing here. The equipment is newer than many playgrounds and there's a few different pieces of equipment that could amuse a few different aged children. The oval is a big space obviously, but the playground is along Angas Road. Enter the oval gates and then the playground is also fenced. A twisty corkscrew slide has always got to be a hit with any age, surely! Most of the equipment is aimed at Primary School aged children however toddlers can still access the slide by the steps. There's NO shade, no drinking fountain and not even a bench seat. Dogs are not allowed in the playground area. *No dogs*