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.

Lately I've been the go to person in my family for babysitting. Because of this I've been spending…read morea fair amount of time at this playground and I'm a huge fan, here is why: 1. Its free! and the best things in life really are. 2. It's enclosed! with metal bar fencing that doesn't resemble a prison and yet still has the same effect. niiice. 3. There is an old steam engine which is the feature of the play equipment. I sure there's some sort of history lesson in that...yay! the park is educational as well!! 4. There is a bathroom with a change table and its clean enough that you can use it before you get absolutely desperate! 5. There are park benches available within the fencing and outside too, so if you have older kids with you too they can run around on the grassy area. 6. I was a kid once, and my folks used to take me to this play ground and I thought it was awesome. 7. There are BBQ facilities, so you can have a gathering there and keep the kids occupied while everyone else does adult things, like drinking beer! only kidding guys, this is a dry zone and that would be slightly irresponsible. 8. There's car parking so if you do have a picnic you don't have the lug the basket halfway to Antarctica. 5 gold stars for a free family day of fun.

I spent hours and hours of my childhood in this playground. Steam Roller Park isn't huge, but what…read moreit lacks in size it make up for in variety and proximity to candy stores. It's an ideal place to take the kids if you're out shopping in Stirling because there's enough equipment and hills to occupy the small ones while you socialise or relax on the benches. You see family gatherings and events in the rotunda or at the bbq and benches of this park all the time. Parking's good and immediate as the park shares with the community theatre across the way, there's a drink fountain and public toilet on the same premises. I was particularly fond of climbing up on the steam roller and playing driver when I was a lad, but the rest of the play equipment is great too. Lots of variation and challenges for kids to tackle.

The rating is generous. As far as I'm concerned this playground is two and a half stars, but I've…read morerounded it up :-) Langman Reserve is a pretty place and a large place. The playground is split up with small pieces of equipment on either side of the oval. There are swings and an old metal see-saw on one side and the play structure, more swings and another bouncy see-saw on the other side, near the tennis courts. The playground is designed for older children and toddlers won't find anything here that they can play on for a long time. It is nestled under some trees, so at least there is some dappled shade but I was really disappointed with the lack of equipment here. Large areas such as ovals and sports grounds can either be hit or miss when it comes to the playgrounds on their grounds. This reserve unfortunately, is a miss for me. There is a seating area with some BBQs but again, only tree shade. There is a tap but I couldn't see a drinking fountain. Toilets aren't far from the tennis courts. The tennis courts also have netball and basketball hoops. *Dogs allowed* *BBQs* *Toilets* *Tap* *Seating* *Tennis courts*

Despite its size, there's actually a fair bit to do here for the toddlers. The creative play…read moreequipment has all sorts of knobs and gears that can be moved, engaging even the youngest of minds into some imaginative play. There's a basketball hoop for the older children and quite a decent sized lawn area for running around. It's set back from Portrush Road and there's a retaining wall in between the playground and the busyness of the road. Toilets are located just near the basketball hoop. Some shade would be nice, but there's not a lot here apart from what the trees can give you and depending on the time of day, this could be limited. A BBQ and table/chair area would greatly benefit from some shade/shelter. *Dogs allowed* *Basketball Hoop* *Toilets* *Table/chair* *BBQ*

I have to admit the first time I noticed this playground I laughed. Significantly. My boyfriend who…read morehappened to be with me at the time did too. In other words, it was a total WTF moment, and here's why: Picture driving down Port Rush Road and looking to your left only to notice a small dodgy piece of play equipment with a friken cemetery located directly behind it. In full view. No words were needed. The pictures actually make this park look normal. I really don't think it is. And in a posh area such as Burnside, well I'll be darned. Meanwhile the kids were playing happily... Lol?

I don't think I can condemn a playground that had three early teenage girls chilling out on it and…read morewhen they left another couple of younger children ran over to use it. I would have thought this playground would be suited to younger children but how can you argue with what actually happens. Even though the girls were mostly talking and swinging, they were still enjoying themselves. There is shade cloth covering the playground which I love and I don't think City Council areas are doing enough of this. Well worth a look if you have children who need to let off some steam and you're not too far away. *Dogs allowed* *Shaded playground*

I don't mind a bit of history from time to time, especially when it regarding the best Cricketer…read morethat has ever swung a bat! Thats right The Don! What does this have to do with Kensington Gradens Reserve? Well, The Don lived adjacent the reserve for much of his older life, and you can even check out the Bradman Trail, that tours around the area! The Don aside, Kensington Gardens Reserve is a really 'pretty' place, with numerous sporting ovals, Tennis courts and more trees than you would find lining the amazon! Also within the boundary of the reserve is a Kindergarton, Marching/Scottish Band headquarters and, of course, the Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club. You can really lose yourself for quite some time in the park, and it is well worthwhile doing so! There is also a playground and randomly scattered pockets of play equipment for the little tykes (of the biguns who may have indulged a bit too much at a picnic).

This review is solely for the playground. I have to admit, I was super excited to check this park…read moreout. I knew it had won awards and I knew there was a lot of effort put into making the adventure park, but I have to say, I didn't think it was all that spectacular. Perhaps the gazillion playgrounds I've visited since writing for Yelp has blurred my vision a bit. Don't get me wrong, this place is fun but in terms of equipment, there isn't as much here as other places. I do like the set up though. It's pretty. There's a mix of rubber and bark chip flooring and many of the play structures certainly are unlike anything I've seen at any of the other playgrounds I've reviewed for Yelp. There's plenty here to entertain the curious mind of children, but I thought there would be more physical/challenging/engaging equipment. Check it out and see what you think. *Dogs allowed (must be on leash)* *BBQ* *Table/chair areas under shade of trees* *Toilets near by*

If anyone else went to Marryatville High School, you'd probably remember wagging school and hanging…read moreout at Tuzzie instead. Ah, the days. Even before high school, I used to come here as a kid and always found it to be a safe and comfortable environment. Bordered by Rivington Grove, Kennaway St and Stirling St, Tusmore Park has a number of great facilities. In the summer there is a wading pool for kids, there are two playgrounds plus a fenced area for extra security, public toilets, and a large grass area for sports. BBQ facilities are also available, as well as picnic areas. There is ample street parking, plus the park provides a lot of shade from surrounding trees. It is a beautiful park, complete with five (I think) free tennis courts as well. It does get busy, especially in summer and on weekends, so get there quick.

A large and beautiful suburban park complete with a small creek running through, dotted with old…read morestone and wooden bridges and engulfed in the shade on ancient Gums. I used to come here a lot as a child and have many fond memories. Even in my older years I still frequent Tusmore Park for a spot of inner city landscape painting. There is a small wading pool for small children which is covered by a pergola for sun protection. The creek only really runs in the winter time and even then is quite shallow. There is a bunch of playground equipment as well as bbq facilities. The Hanson reserve provides a sizable patch of grass for ball games and the like. At the base of the reserve is a section reserved for the regrowth native vegetation, as well as a sort of little Forrest of older trees, which is great fun for kids to explore. The park gets quite busy on the weekends during summer, when lots of families have picknicks and bbqs. Probably best to get there early to ensure you get a spot.

This is a cute little playground but it's obviously been built more to entertain the very young…read morechildren who are attending the other functions at Fullarton Park rather than exciting the masses of children within the community. For one, it's hard to find but if you head along Fisher Street, it's nestled in at the back of the buildings. Secondly, there's not a lot of equipment. It does have an entirely rubber floor under the play equipment which is always nice. Although I didn't see any signs, I can't imagine dogs would be allowed in the fenced playground but there's plenty of room for them to run around on the lawn area beside the playground. There are public toilets.

Cute little playground. All I can hear is birds .. and traffic from Fullarton Rd which is fine as…read morewe're nestled amongst the trees

There's nothing too complex about this playground. Toddlers would have fun walking over the bridges…read moreand under the playground but there are some pieces of climbing equipment here suitable for older children also. Burnside Council love their tennis courts and there are more here but there's also a full size basketball court, toilets and a sheltered table/chair area. This is quite a nice little set up but there's no parking. That has to be done out on the street (check the map). *Dogs allowed (not on playground and tennis courts)* *Toilets* *Basketball Court* *Tennis Courts* *Sheltered table/chair*

You know what? For a playground in amongst rose bushes and neatly trimmed lawn, this isn't too bad…read more I wouldn't say it's a great place for toddlers to 'hang out', this playground is essentially best suited for early Primary School aged children who could use the equipment to its full potential. There's NO shade and there's no drinking fountain, neither of which Burnside Council seem too eager to put in to their playgrounds. Low and behold, there's also no tennis courts which is almost unheard of! I know I'm being sarcastic, but I would hazard a guess to say that about 85% of the Burnside playgrounds have tennis courts. La-de-da!

Fergusson Square is pretty great for a bunch of reasons, not least of all its ressemblance to the…read moreset of desperate housewives. Its perfectly tended and manicured symmetry, paired with the fact that it is often empty adds a slight suburban freakiness to the perfection. The square is set in the well to do suburb of Toorak Gardens, an inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, located 2 km east of the Adelaide city centre There is some lovely and well cared for childrens play equipment and walkways leading to the centre shaded by dense vines growing over a wooden structure. Some friends of mine got married in the square a couple of years ago, which is what I remembered today when I passed through the space. Despite being smack bang in the middle of private residences, the heart of suburbia, the setting was idyllic on the day and suited their purposes flawlessly. As teens they had spent time there after school, hanging around and being cheeky. A great location for a picnic if you're a local and can't be bothered truckin it (or facing the crowds) in the much larger nearby Tusmore park. Great for kids too.