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Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
icons used courtesy of
Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
icons used courtesy of
Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
icons used courtesy of
Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
icons used courtesy of
Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
icons used courtesy of
Playgroundsfor children under 5 years
in the Fleurieu Region
PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (3rd edition) revised 2016
This pamphlet has been designed to give families information about some of the playgrounds in the Southern Fleurieu Region for children aged under 5 years. We have endeavoured to provide this pamphlet with up to date information. If you believe we have made any errors or missed any information, please contact Fleurieu Families on the number below. For children’s safety and play enjoyment, please ensure they are supervised by an adult at all times when visiting a playground. We take no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street
MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND Daranda Terrace
er B
This area is located next to the Strathalbyn Children’s Centre. This beautiful new park provides a large grassed, free space area and lots of shady trees over the playground. Shaded seating is also
available as well as a picnic table and a drinking fountain.
STRATHALBYN
GRAHAM FORREST MEMORIAL RESERVE Burkett Drive
LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace
RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace
PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road
This multi-purpose site, located on the main road between Yankalilla and Normanville, has something for everyone. There is good access for those using wheelchairs. The fully-fenced playground area has a diverse range of play equipment including swings, springy see-saw, spin-disc and a travelator with scoop. An access-for-all ramp leads to the large Aussie-themed activity zone which provides an opportunity for children to explore many activities. Supervision seating, a sheltered picnic table and a drinking fountain are all located within the fenced play area. Toilets and a sheltered barbeque area are also available at the site. The whole family will enjoy a visit to this park; the adults can give the outdoor gym equipment a go and youth can try out the skate ramps. There is also a BMX track and plenty of grassed space for free play. The Yankalilla Community Centre is based at this site. Definitely worth a visit!
YANKALILLA
MOUNT COMPASS MT COMPASS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Oval Road
Set in front of a scenic mountainous backdrop and located alongside the football oval, this fully-fenced community playground provides a variety of play equipment. Young children can explore movement through the use of swings, springy see-saw, monkey bars, slides, climbing poles and multi-level platforms connected by a timber foot bridge. Supervision seating and a picnic table are also available within the fenced area.
“All children deserve the opportunity to have a place where they can:
RUN….as fast as they can JUMP...as high as they can
and SHOUT….as loud as they want! Take your kids to a park, beach or
playground TODAY!” Tane Luckens - Senior Physiotherapist, Children’s
Health and Development Team - Southern Fleurieu Health Service
BRISTOW SMITH RESERVE Barrage Road
Located on Barrage Road in Goolwa, this lovely partially fenced playground has a variety of activities to offer children including climbing, crawling, sliding and swinging. The reserve has a grassed area providing plenty of space for free play. Trees around the reserve provide plenty of shade and refreshments are available nearby. Off street parking is included for your convenience as well as a drinking fountain, bike racks, sheltered picnic tables, toilets and a BBQ. This playground also incorporates nature play.
GOOLWA
MIDDLETON
PORT ELLIOT
“I like building sandcastles.” Harrison (age 4 yrs)
ABBOTTS RESERVE Ellensford Terrace
There is fun for the whole family at Abbotts Reserve with play equipment suitable for younger children, a basketball hoop and lots of free space to run around. A large sheltered picnic area with access to barbeques and plenty of natural shade makes this an ideal setting for a family gathering. Off-street parking is provided and tennis courts located at this site are available for hire. A small skate ramp can be found within a short walking distance towards the beach and the Encounter Bikeway is also nearby.
MIDDLETON SHORES Morrison Avenue
“Playgrounds are fun because they have lots of things to do. Swings are the best.”
Chloe (age 4 yrs)
HORSESHOE BAY PLAYGROUND Horseshoe Bay
COMMODORE RESERVE Horseshoe Bay
This small playground is situated in a grassed reserve alongside the popular beach of Horseshoe Bay. Particularly suited to younger children, this site has a fun boat-themed activity zone as well as some swings. The generous sand-base area of the playground provides an opportunity for lots of digging and creative sand play activities. Several trees provide nice shaded spots to enjoy a family outing. Picnic tables are conveniently located nearby, with toilets and a café only a short walk away. There is much to explore around this area where natural coastal beauty abounds.
LAKALA RESERVE Rosetta Terrace
HAYBOROUGH STAR FISH PARK
Cnr Mint Drive & Indigo Way
The playground at The Rise offers multiple opportunities for children of all ages to explore active outdoor play. A giant climbing frame, flying fox, swings, sandpit and an activity zone with slide, climbing walls, fireman pole and bridge are just some of the equipment available. Sheltered picnic areas and barbeques are on site, and a drinking fountain is also conveniently provided. Families can have a great time here enjoying the large grassed space with plenty of room to run around or play ball games.
SEAGULL RESERVE Seagull Avenue
BLOCKER RESERVE Ostend Crescent
DRUMMOND RESERVE Drummond Circuit
TUCK RESERVE Hicks Court
ENCOUNTER BAY JOHN W CROMPTON JNR RESERVE
Cnr Tabernacle Road & Nicolas-Baudin Drive
Situated in a picturesque setting, this reserve has direct access to popular Encounter Lakes, with a generous sandy beach area for entertaining sand/water play. The playground offers children the opportunity to climb, swing, bounce, crawl and slide as they explore the equipment. A spacious grassed area around the playground provides some space for all ages to kick a ball around or play chasey. The site is partially-fenced along Tabernacle Road and several trees on the reserve offer some nice shaded picnic areas.
YILKI COMMON Lord Hobart Crescent
VICTOR HARBOR GT FISHER PLAYGROUND (TRAIN PARK)
Flinders Parade
This large playground site is ideally situated alongside one of the safe swimming beaches in Victor Harbor and close to many popular tourist attractions, including the historic horse-drawn tram. Multiple sheltered barbeque and picnic tables are conveniently located in the park along the foreshore. Access to refreshments is only a short walk away if desired. The playground area is fully-fenced and there is supervision seating available. Toilets are situated next to the playground. The large Norfolk Pine trees provide welcome shade for the sand-based playground and also the large grassed open area of the park. Children will have opportunity for lots of active play with a broad range of play equipment available. Several themed activity zones featuring a train, ship and castle include motion-activated sound effects to add delight to the experience. The playground also features an access-for-all ramp to allow for wheelchair access.
ROTARY PLAYGROUND The Esplanade
VICTOR HARBOR RECREATION GROUND
George Main Rd
YOUNG RESERVE Galpin Avenue
McCRACKEN PLAYGROUND Coromandel Drive
MUWERANG—KENT RESERVE Kent Drive
“My favourite playground is the Train Park. I like climbing on the big old train which is there - it used to be a real train!” Charlie (age 4 1/2 yrs)
JOHN SIMMONS PARK
CHARLES STURT PARK Liverpool street
ARTHUR NEIGHBOUR RESERVE Porter Street
Toddlers (1-3 years) & Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) should be actively moving every day for at least three hours, spread throughout the day.
Australian Government, Department of Health & Ageing, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
JOHN SIMMONS PARK Clifton Way
Galpin Avenue
BRISTOW SMITH RESERVE Barrage Road
Located on Barrage Road in Goolwa, this lovely partially fenced playground has a variety of activities to offer children including climbing, crawling, sliding and swinging. The reserve has a grassed area providing plenty of space for free play. Trees around the reserve provide plenty of shade and refreshments are available nearby. Off street parking is included for your convenience as well as a drinking fountain, bike racks, sheltered picnic tables, toilets and a BBQ. This playground also incorporates nature play.
GOOLWA
MIDDLETON
PORT ELLIOT
“I like building sandcastles.” Harrison (age 4 yrs)
ABBOTTS RESERVE Ellensford Terrace
There is fun for the whole family at Abbotts Reserve with play equipment suitable for younger children, a basketball hoop and lots of free space to run around. A large sheltered picnic area with access to barbeques and plenty of natural shade makes this an ideal setting for a family gathering. Off-street parking is provided and tennis courts located at this site are available for hire. A small skate ramp can be found within a short walking distance towards the beach and the Encounter Bikeway is also nearby.
MIDDLETON SHORES Morrison Avenue
“Playgrounds are fun because they have lots of things to do. Swings are the best.”
Chloe (age 4 yrs)
HORSESHOE BAY PLAYGROUND Horseshoe Bay
COMMODORE RESERVE Horseshoe Bay
This small playground is situated in a grassed reserve alongside the popular beach of Horseshoe Bay. Particularly suited to younger children, this site has a fun boat-themed activity zone as well as some swings. The generous sand-base area of the playground provides an opportunity for lots of digging and creative sand play activities. Several trees provide nice shaded spots to enjoy a family outing. Picnic tables are conveniently located nearby, with toilets and a café only a short walk away. There is much to explore around this area where natural coastal beauty abounds.
LAKALA RESERVE Rosetta Terrace
HAYBOROUGH STAR FISH PARK
Cnr Mint Drive & Indigo Way
The playground at The Rise offers multiple opportunities for children of all ages to explore active outdoor play. A giant climbing frame, flying fox, swings, sandpit and an activity zone with slide, climbing walls, fireman pole and bridge are just some of the equipment available. Sheltered picnic areas and barbeques are on site, and a drinking fountain is also conveniently provided. Families can have a great time here enjoying the large grassed space with plenty of room to run around or play ball games.
SEAGULL RESERVE Seagull Avenue
BLOCKER RESERVE Ostend Crescent
DRUMMOND RESERVE Drummond Circuit
TUCK RESERVE Hicks Court
ENCOUNTER BAY JOHN W CROMPTON JNR RESERVE
Cnr Tabernacle Road & Nicolas-Baudin Drive
Situated in a picturesque setting, this reserve has direct access to popular Encounter Lakes, with a generous sandy beach area for entertaining sand/water play. The playground offers children the opportunity to climb, swing, bounce, crawl and slide as they explore the equipment. A spacious grassed area around the playground provides some space for all ages to kick a ball around or play chasey. The site is partially-fenced along Tabernacle Road and several trees on the reserve offer some nice shaded picnic areas.
YILKI COMMON Lord Hobart Crescent
VICTOR HARBOR GT FISHER PLAYGROUND (TRAIN PARK)
Flinders Parade
This large playground site is ideally situated alongside one of the safe swimming beaches in Victor Harbor and close to many popular tourist attractions, including the historic horse-drawn tram. Multiple sheltered barbeque and picnic tables are conveniently located in the park along the foreshore. Access to refreshments is only a short walk away if desired. The playground area is fully-fenced and there is supervision seating available. Toilets are situated next to the playground. The large Norfolk Pine trees provide welcome shade for the sand-based playground and also the large grassed open area of the park. Children will have opportunity for lots of active play with a broad range of play equipment available. Several themed activity zones featuring a train, ship and castle include motion-activated sound effects to add delight to the experience. The playground also features an access-for-all ramp to allow for wheelchair access.
ROTARY PLAYGROUND The Esplanade
VICTOR HARBOR RECREATION GROUND
George Main Rd
YOUNG RESERVE Galpin Avenue
McCRACKEN PLAYGROUND Coromandel Drive
MUWERANG—KENT RESERVE Kent Drive
“My favourite playground is the Train Park. I like climbing on the big old train which is there - it used to be a real train!” Charlie (age 4 1/2 yrs)
JOHN SIMMONS PARK
CHARLES STURT PARK Liverpool street
ARTHUR NEIGHBOUR RESERVE Porter Street
Toddlers (1-3 years) & Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) should be actively moving every day for at least three hours, spread throughout the day.
Australian Government, Department of Health & Ageing, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
JOHN SIMMONS PARK Clifton Way
BRISTOW SMITH RESERVE Barrage Road
Located on Barrage Road in Goolwa, this lovely partially fenced playground has a variety of activities to offer children including climbing, crawling, sliding and swinging. The reserve has a grassed area providing plenty of space for free play. Trees around the reserve provide plenty of shade and refreshments are available nearby. Off street parking is included for your convenience as well as a drinking fountain, bike racks, sheltered picnic tables, toilets and a BBQ. This playground also incorporates nature play.
GOOLWA
MIDDLETON
PORT ELLIOT
“I like building sandcastles.” Harrison (age 4 yrs)
ABBOTTS RESERVE Ellensford Terrace
There is fun for the whole family at Abbotts Reserve with play equipment suitable for younger children, a basketball hoop and lots of free space to run around. A large sheltered picnic area with access to barbeques and plenty of natural shade makes this an ideal setting for a family gathering. Off-street parking is provided and tennis courts located at this site are available for hire. A small skate ramp can be found within a short walking distance towards the beach and the Encounter Bikeway is also nearby.
MIDDLETON SHORES Morrison Avenue
“Playgrounds are fun because they have lots of things to do. Swings are the best.”
Chloe (age 4 yrs)
HORSESHOE BAY PLAYGROUND Horseshoe Bay
COMMODORE RESERVE Horseshoe Bay
This small playground is situated in a grassed reserve alongside the popular beach of Horseshoe Bay. Particularly suited to younger children, this site has a fun boat-themed activity zone as well as some swings. The generous sand-base area of the playground provides an opportunity for lots of digging and creative sand play activities. Several trees provide nice shaded spots to enjoy a family outing. Picnic tables are conveniently located nearby, with toilets and a café only a short walk away. There is much to explore around this area where natural coastal beauty abounds.
LAKALA RESERVE Rosetta Terrace
HAYBOROUGH STAR FISH PARK
Cnr Mint Drive & Indigo Way
The playground at The Rise offers multiple opportunities for children of all ages to explore active outdoor play. A giant climbing frame, flying fox, swings, sandpit and an activity zone with slide, climbing walls, fireman pole and bridge are just some of the equipment available. Sheltered picnic areas and barbeques are on site, and a drinking fountain is also conveniently provided. Families can have a great time here enjoying the large grassed space with plenty of room to run around or play ball games.
SEAGULL RESERVE Seagull Avenue
BLOCKER RESERVE Ostend Crescent
DRUMMOND RESERVE Drummond Circuit
TUCK RESERVE Hicks Court
ENCOUNTER BAY JOHN W CROMPTON JNR RESERVE
Cnr Tabernacle Road & Nicolas-Baudin Drive
Situated in a picturesque setting, this reserve has direct access to popular Encounter Lakes, with a generous sandy beach area for entertaining sand/water play. The playground offers children the opportunity to climb, swing, bounce, crawl and slide as they explore the equipment. A spacious grassed area around the playground provides some space for all ages to kick a ball around or play chasey. The site is partially-fenced along Tabernacle Road and several trees on the reserve offer some nice shaded picnic areas.
YILKI COMMON Lord Hobart Crescent
VICTOR HARBOR GT FISHER PLAYGROUND (TRAIN PARK)
Flinders Parade
This large playground site is ideally situated alongside one of the safe swimming beaches in Victor Harbor and close to many popular tourist attractions, including the historic horse-drawn tram. Multiple sheltered barbeque and picnic tables are conveniently located in the park along the foreshore. Access to refreshments is only a short walk away if desired. The playground area is fully-fenced and there is supervision seating available. Toilets are situated next to the playground. The large Norfolk Pine trees provide welcome shade for the sand-based playground and also the large grassed open area of the park. Children will have opportunity for lots of active play with a broad range of play equipment available. Several themed activity zones featuring a train, ship and castle include motion-activated sound effects to add delight to the experience. The playground also features an access-for-all ramp to allow for wheelchair access.
ROTARY PLAYGROUND The Esplanade
VICTOR HARBOR RECREATION GROUND
George Main Rd
YOUNG RESERVE Galpin Avenue
McCRACKEN PLAYGROUND Coromandel Drive
MUWERANG—KENT RESERVE Kent Drive
“My favourite playground is the Train Park. I like climbing on the big old train which is there - it used to be a real train!” Charlie (age 4 1/2 yrs)
JOHN SIMMONS PARK
CHARLES STURT PARK Liverpool street
ARTHUR NEIGHBOUR RESERVE Porter Street
Toddlers (1-3 years) & Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) should be actively moving every day for at least three hours, spread throughout the day.
Australian Government, Department of Health & Ageing, 2010.