I am definitely a fan of this playground but something held me back from giving it five stars…read more Perhaps it was the dated equipment, perhaps it was the lack of equipment designed for the much older children, perhaps it's the lack of shade over the playground, or perhaps it was the long distance to the toilets, I'm not sure but let me tell you what's great about this place. This playground is fully fenced and the entire space has a rubber flooring. There is a drinking fountain, tap, table/chair and BBQ all within close proximity to the playground. Unfortunately there isn't any shelter/shade over the table but with the massive gum trees in the park, there is some shade depending on the time you visit. This is a great place to come but for me, it slightly falls short of my 'destination' playground status. Maybe I'm having a bad day lol. There's PLENTY of space to kick a ball or throw a frisbee outside of the fenced playground area. *Dogs allowed* *Drinking fountain and tap* *Table/chair area (not sheltered)* *BBQ* *Toilets (walking distance)*

Finally! A park with toilets. I think I'd give a park three stars simply for having a toilet, and…read moreeverything else on top of that is a bonus. My kind of park is one that has a great moat of green protecting a toilet right in the middle. Nothing else actually matter. And a drinking fountain too? Benissimo! There's a wide area and plenty of space to play with balls. There's your usual playground. There's a barbecue. And that's about it. But there's nothing more you need. Of course, there could, perhaps, be a little more shade. We're in Australia, after all, not Siberia. But, regardless, this is a nice park. If it's your local park, it's worth being proud of.

This isn't a toddler playground but for the younger Primary School aged children, this would be a…read morefun place to be for a while. As you can see from the photos, once you're up on the playground, there's nothing to do except come straight back down again but there's a few climbing activities all over the playground. There is a working drinking fountain but no shade apart from what's built into the playground already. Seeing as this is part of the Oval grounds, there would be toilets somewhere, but they're not close to the playground from what I could tell. *Dogs allowed* *Drinking fountain*

The playground is sparkly new! And it's Shaded!…read more This is a great kid friendly park. The play equipment is bright and up to date. My only concern is its on a lake so the little kids need constant supervision as the playground is missing a gate, but the plus of this is the duckies, swans and other native birds. With toilets, bbq, plenty of picnic tables it's a great relaxing free destination.

I wish I could give extra stars for colourful and pretty playgrounds....not that this one would get…read moreany but it sure would make visiting them that bit more exciting for me ;-) This playground (despite its age and dull colour) really has a lot to offer. The playground would suit a variety of age groups although there isn't a great deal for the teenagers. The entire playground is fenced with a bark chip floor. Close at hand yet out of the fenced playground is a table/chair area (shaded by trees), a BBQ and a drink fountain. There are also electronic toilets not too far away. What this area is lacking is some shade. My goodness I felt hot and uncomfortable just looking at the place. I would recommend adults to check the equipment before little ones get their hands onto equipment that is too hot. There is also a very pretty area to feed the ducks and tennis courts to work on your back hand. *Dogs allowed (not in fenced playground)* *Drinking fountain* *Electronic toilets* *Table/chair area* *BBQ* *Tennis Courts*

Inner city living for dogs is one thing, inner metropolitan life is another…read more It's seriously difficult for a dog to find somewhere to go these days what with the world going mad every time a bad owner lets their bad dog bite some child or elderly person. Everyone who owns a dog needs to find ways of socialising their animal, it's a natural thing to do because they are pack animals after all, and living a life of solitude does not suit them. Well here's a nice dog friendly spot you can bring the pooch in order for it to get out and have a bit of time to relax in a fresh environment as well as sniff the bottoms of peers. Bottom sniffing is one activity dogs can not get enough of. The second best thing to do is leave your mark. Widdle somewhere; preferably somewhere that other dogs have widdled, in order to play a kind of 'membership' game. Make yourself a member of the in crowd by leaving your mark. All of these things and more can be done at Pooch Park. It's provided by the West Torrens Council, and they keep it well lit into the evening, and make sure it is reasonably well looked after. It is a fenced off area, with two gate entrances so you can get the dog in, close the gate, then go that next step deeper... this way there can be fewer surprises involved. It's a great thing to have a nice sized dog park available in a heavily built up area with few outdoor spaces making dogs actually welcome like this.

Tedder Pooch Park (or you may, as I was, be told it's Findon Pooch Park) has to be the urban dog's…read moreidea of paradise. The day Leaf and I went there was light rain, that lovely Soft Irish Rain, so before entering the enclosed off leash area we took a walk around the park. I would imagine on a hot day this would be 'the' place to take a promenade with your pooch. Beautiful tall trees and a wide boulevarde where dogs have plenty of room to pass in the approved doggy manner, by arcing around each other not face to face as they have to on city side walks, this is truly a good long walk. By completing the circuit, we came back to the doubled gated off leash area. Being double gated it gives you a chance to 'suss' out who's who's, before entering. The off leash area is just perfect for City Pooches who are not able to really meet and greet other dogs in approved doggy style, so be prepared for lots of butt sniffing and general 'howdy doodys'. It's also a grand time for them to sniff and sniff some more, heaven only knows how many grand smells abound, and no chance of them picking up and eating anything totally undesirable as can happen on the urban streets. The park is very well equipped too with plenty of Agility Equipment for the fitness conscious dog to have a grand work out, or for those pooches who just 'wanna have fun'. A cutie little white gal was having a wonderful time trying to emulate the big guys, jumping over the tunnel. Plus there are bins, just in case of accidents, which is great no more having to walk miles carrying a bag of doggy doo! And for the humans, there's a great shade area, though please do watch your dog at all times! Plus the car park is a really decent size, so parking isn't a problem either. I understand the park is also well lit at night, so no excuses for not allowing your urban dog a little fun time in true doggy style. Leaf and I will definitely be back we had a real blast!

Behind the Windsor Cinema is the Lockleys R.S.L. Hall and beside this is a reserve called Mellor…read morePark. On the Reserve there is also the Mellor Tennis club's meeting room, and a Mothers and Babies Association centre and toilet conveniences. This Tennis Club has been operating since 1933! The reserve was once a block of land owned by a fellow called Mister Mellor, so when he donated it to the community, bang, Mellor Park! There are fenced tennis courts and beyond them a large grassed space for playing. Big enough for kicking a football or throwing a frisbee. There is also a small fenced off playground for the younger children to play inside. The park reserve has some old established trees that are probably sixty or seventy years old. Large and well established shade provided by the trees on the cool grass is great. If you want to get involved I'll Yelp out with a few contact numbers here: Club Captain Anthony Mezic (Mez) 0417 820 407 Junior's Coach Tony Rehn 0422 498 981 Social Committee Co-Ordinator Kirrily Banks 0423 318 149 Bar Managers Mez & Brocky Committee / Junior Liason / Publicity Leanne McMulkin 0433 922 107

Now, I didn't quite join up to Viva Fitness, but I was going to until I decided to move suburbs…read more The kindness and attention I got from the team at Viva was outstanding, they were very nice and uplifting people and I have friends who worked out there who would back me up 100% with that statement. I looked around the gym and I really liked what I saw. There was a lot of equipment, a special room for women, a large group class room, and the music was pumping, so you won't stress out if you forget the iPod! Another thing I liked about Viva was that it was un-contracted. You pay a joining fee and then it's just $20 a week for as long as you want, and then when you feel like you've done enough there, or you have to leave, there's no fee to leave. So, if you're looking for a gym that isn't a huge franchise but still has all the right equipment? Then Fiva is the place to go.

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A gym that's opened 24 hours a day. Is that even possible? I didn't know things like this even…read moreexisted in Adelaide. I have to say that I really love the idea of a gym being available at all hours of the day. Perfect for when you break up with someone and you need a place to let out that frustration late at night, or even when you just need to get away and it's 3am so you go to the gym and do some kickboxing. I've gone to this gym several times, and it's pretty good. It's also quite affordable. On their website it states that 'monthly fees are generally less than the daily cost of a coffee, the average price for a haircut and the average monthly mobile phone bill' now if you ask me that seems pretty affordable, don't you think? I'm not an expert when it comes to gyms, I'm happy to go for a run and exercise at home. Still this one gets two thumbs up from me, mainly because it's opened 24 hours.

Anytime Fulham is a great starters gym for aspiring fitness junkies to workout. The gym provides a…read morewide range of equipment such as free weights, weight machines, treadmills and elliptical's. However the gym is small and this can be a problem during peak hour times. The only way around this is to pick your workout times carefully or go to another Anytime. But the gym does the job and fulfils my workout needs.

I don't like to give playgrounds a one star review. The only times I don't hesitate are when I…read morethink the playgrounds are dangerous/neglected in some way that could result in hurting children. Especially for a playground like this, with this much equipment, I certainly wouldn't rate it one star if it was in good condition. Look at the photos and see for yourself. On one of the platforms, the plastic coating has completely come off leaving bare metal. Poor little playground! Do something about it City of West Torrens!!! (and I don't mean tear it down!) *Dogs allowed* *Drinking fountain*