The only bad part about this playground is the lack of fencing (although it's not really needed I…read moredon't think here) and the bad parking as the park is basically at the end of three dead ends. However it is a nice, very shady, very green area. It looks new and fresh, or maybe just recently had a little lift. And on the day I went it appeared to be a well used area as well. The playground has some great different items in it to play on that made the kids enjoy it more. There's also a sheltered area, plenty of seating, drinking fountains, rubbish bin, even a couple of tennis courts. The grassed space is beautiful and there are enough buildings, shelters, tree's, etc to be able to have a great game of chasey or even hide and seek here. I love parks where you can play heaps of games without actually having to take anything. There are no BBQ's but it wold be just devine to have a lovely picnic here.

It was pretty hot when I was here yesterday and would have been unbearably so if it weren't for all…read morethe shady trees. Lot's of play equipment to keep the kids entertained, I do have a problem with the slide set up though, to get to the top you have to climb up this weird green material that has been fashioned into steps, but you cant really see the steps, very tripsy indeed. I know this because I went down the slide numerous times and the climb up didn't get any easier. There is a kiosk available for drinks and ice-cream etc. you can bring your own picnic though and there are BBQ facilities available. one thing I did notice was a lack of rubbish bins, in fact I didn't see one, but there had to be one because there was no rubbish on the ground. The burnside pool is just across the green if you want to go for a swim, personally I don't like public pools because of how much chlorine they have to pack into them, ever had chlorine induced hazy eye syndrome? It's painful.

I know there's been a million reviews on this playground already but my lists wouldn't be complete…read moreif I didn't add me two cent worth. The bottom line is, this is GREAT and much more of an adventure park than the Burnside Adventure park. There's sheltered tables for the on-lookers plus some wildly different play equipment. It's the sort of place where children will run from one thing to another. I can't wait to explore this park more with my daughter. There are BBQs on the lawn section just off of the playground area and unfortunately there isn't a lot of shade over there apart from tree shade. If your child is in a wheel chair, there is a mechanical swing for them to use. Lots of fun shall be had at this playground.

Located in the upmarket and affluent Northgate in Unley, Heywood Park is absolutely gorgeous as it…read moreis surrounded by greenery, huge shady trees and every kids favourite, a thick trunked tree for all to climb and conquer. With a huge area of playground equipment, and a towering cubby house housing a flying fox, swings, a teeter totter and best of all, plenty of trees to climb and hide during a game of hide and seek. There is enormous shade available here and they have great BBQ facilities, seating benches, toilets with a changing table and a drinking fountain. We love coming here. Throw a picnic rug, walk bare foot on the mulch or soft grass, twirl, run, dance or jump. So much of fun and pleasure as you soak up nature's beautiful aroma, sights and sounds.

If you love nature (as I do) and playgrounds (as I do) then you will love this place (as I do). The…read moreone thing you will notice it space. There is room here to set up a picnic and not feel like the other people in the park can hear every word you say or are checking out the types of sandwiches you made. There are toilets, BBQs, taps and from memory there was a drinking fountain near the toilet block. There isn't any sheltered table/chair areas, this park is more a 'throw out a blanket or bring a chair' park. The playground is rubber floored and there's more than enough here to entertain a wide variety of ages. I can imagine this park would get a lot of traffic so if you want a certain spot, I'd get here early. *Dogs allowed* *Drinking fountain* *Toilet block* *BBQ*

Coming from a bit of a background in Town Planning, I am always a fan of green space on a major…read moreroad....or I should say green space that has a purpose. Alec Johnston Park is one such park in Hahndorf the helps the Main street immensely. With all of the shopping, eating and drinking options along the Hahndorf main drag, you really find yourself drawn toward this park, which sits roughly in the middle of the shopping precinct. The big plus for me is the public toilets. Although I use needing to drain the snake as an excuse for refilling the tank at a pub, others may be struggling. Some times it is useful to take a load off and drop a load too! It is a pretty simple park, with a brook running down one side and some grass areas for staring at the clouds. I like to look for severed body parts and boobs, but if fluffy bunnies and kittens are more within your imagination zone.....boring, but ok.

This playground is in the lovely hills setting in the centre of Hahndorf, accessible from the Main…read moreStreet or from the dedicated off road parking area. The park like environment was very pretty with plenty of picnic seating, toilets and shelter. The actual play equipment was definitely tired and only suited to older children. The height of the platforms on the climbing equipment was of particular concern with no safety rails and no sense of the drop beyond in multiple directions. While the playground was fenced to maintain the safety of young children, the equipment was not suitable for their use. One of the two swings was also broken. It is disappointing that younger children are not catered for in this otherwise delightful setting.

There is a large oval and sporting club facing Hanson Road and this playground is around the back…read moreof the oval off Adele Street (easier for access too and less traffic than the other surrounding rouds). The playground is actually not too bad and has a couple of different things to most playgrounds, which tend to keep amused a longer if it is something they can't play on at every playground they go to. Plenty of shade over the area from the nearby tree's as well, at least there was in the afternoon when we visited this one. Not much else as far as water or toilets. And don't let that fence in the pic fool you - it is only about 20 metres long and only just in front of the playground. It is joined to nothing and would probably be more of a deterrent than a safety barrier of any sorts. But I guess it may buy you some extra time if one did try and run towards the road.

This is fantastic! Look at the photos, I'm sure you'll agree. Not only is the playground new,…read morecolourful and fantastic it also incorporates one of the 'golden oldies' of palyground equipment....the spinning egg/table/circle/thing-that-made-you-sick! Remember? At the playground near me when I grew up it was a large egg shape with a big disc in the middle of it that you spun and it spun the whole egg around. In this park it's more like a purple egg cup. Not only is the playground wonderful for a variety of ages, but look at all that lawn area just asking for people to run and kick balls on it! There would be no hesitation in giving this a five star review if it had a drinking fountain, BBQ, shelter and tables. This is definitely a fun place to be!

This is a pretty decent park. If I was a kid, I'd love it because the playground is actually pretty…read moregood. There are lots of areas to have a picnic, though as Amanda mentioned, not much in the way of tables or shelter! Still, I find it a good place to take my dog, and sit down and read.

This one is actually surrounded y Lyndhurst Rd, Leawarra Ave, Tongalla and Hastings Streets. So the…read morepark is the entire centre. No houses to annoy unless you actually cross a road. Plus the park had built up areas to make slight hills around the sides of it secluding it a little from the roads. One part was even in the shade and looked a great spot for a picnic. There's a basketball area, two completely separate playgrounds with slightly different equipment to most other playgrounds,a sheltered area with table and chairs, off street parking and a cricket pitch. Oh p;lus a water fountain and bin. Unfortunately no toilets either though. There is an old building on one side all fenced off. Not sure on their plans for this space.

I believe this is actually Adelaide's oldest National Park, and it certainly does show it. In fact,…read moreas a kid I thought that this was the fun one because there were lots of things to see and do in the park, ignoring the fact that Cleland has a wildlife reserve. In fact, the old governor's mansion is located here, as well as lots of picnic areas, and a train line running through the middle. Actually, there was a time when you could catch the train through the park, and get off at a couple of stations in the middle, though these have since closed down. Still, it's a pretty cool park, and I would like to go back so as to explore it more.

I'm disappointed with myself that I have lived so close to this gorgeous park and never visited…read more It's shameful really. This place is amazing, definitely a great way to spend a day with the family. We took advantage of one of the many picnic area to enjoy our pre-packed lunch. There is a little kiosk there, or at least there was today as being Father's Day I am sure they were expecting a crowd. We have a baby so we really appreciated the abundance of shade and grassy areas for bubs to get her crawl on. There is an awesome adventure playground which our child is far too young for but would definitely capture the interest of a range of ages of children. There are a MILLION tennis courts! I'm actually not sure why so many are needed but if you are looking for a tennis court you'll find one or 20 here. We strolled through the state flora nursery at did a tour of the old government house. I'm a bit of a history nerd and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I can't wait to return to attempt some of the many walking/cycling trails. This place is awesome.