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)*

Wow! What a wonderful place for children to play or to have birthday parties. This playground…read morereally is well equipped to handle a variety of age groups and skill levels. It's fenced all the way around, has toilets (that get locked at night), a drink fountain, a beautifully shaded table area and a variety of play equipment....even one of the good old 'round-a-bouts' is still there! All of the play equipment has rubber ground and there's even a lawn area for those who would like to flick out a picnic rug. Perhaps the only downfall (and not a huge one at that) is that it butts right up against the train line so every now and then you have to yell for about 15 seconds. There's no shade cloth over the play equipment but most of the tables are in the shade and there's naturally a lot of trees in the area so it could just be in the middle of the day that it gets direct light. The whole area is wheel chair accessible, even the toilets. The lawn area could be a little hard for wheels though, it tends to get a bit dippy and bumpy. *No dogs allowed*

Now THIS is a place brimming with charm…read more My favourite part is the faded welcome sign. It feels like the secret garden, only it's not a secret! Which might dampen the appeal, somewhat. But there's a reason it's called a 'playground' and not a 'park'. There's a great variety of play equipment. It's very, very difficult to get bored with the play equipment here. And if you manage it, challenge achieved! Then you can go straight back onto being interested again. Because of the focus on play equipment, it may seem there's a lot less to do for parents and other attendees. Perhaps this is true. Unless you're a badass like me, who likes to ruin the fun all the kids are having by having more fun yourself. And the toilets are okay too, I guess.

It is actaully surrounded by Allchurch Avenue, Talbot Avenue and Park Terrace. Five stars is a BIG…read morecall but this playground is Reserve is better than most free outdoor area's and is about the best of its kind until you get to the much bigger Parks like Jubilee Park or St Kilda. Best of all and what it makes it 5 star worthy, it really does have all the age groups covered. Plus it's a place you can organise a whole day out becuase it has toilets! And GREAT toilets. So good I have done a separate review just on the toilet as it is so worthy!!!! You have to go read about the toilet http://www.yelp.com.au/biz/public-toilet-north-plympton There is a large open grassed area. There is a sign that says no hard ball play on the area though so cricket is out but with tennis balls it would be okay. They also have a basketball area and tennis court. On top of that there isa fantastic playground with heaps of different area's and activites as well as a Liberty Swing. It is a fully fenced swing made with wheelchair access. It's the most fantastic thing I have ever seen at a playground. It's so good to see children with disabilities being included with a special swing even they can use as well as disabled toilet facilities. They have BBQ's, plenty of seating in the shade of the trees and some more seating under a shelter in the centre of the park. Drinking fountains work! Rubbish bins on site as well. Only minor confusion about this park is that there is a doggy bag dispenser in it, I have seen heaps of people walking through here with dogs and there is a sign at the park itself that says dogs not allowed within 2 metres of playground. Yet when I look up the Council's website it says dogs are prohibited on this Reserve. Then why contradict yourselves with doggy bags and signs??????

This playground has a lot to offer a LOT of people. The actual play equipment is a little dated and…read moreit's not the most extensive range you can find but the Reserve, as a whole offers a great day out. There's tennis courts, a basket ball hoop, a drinking fountain, shelter for spectators at the tennis courts, sheltered table closer to the playground, BBQs, toilets and a mechanical swing for those children in wheel chairs. Not to mention the large lawn area where you could spread out a picnic rug or set up a friendly game of footy. This is certainly an area where you could spend many hours with friends and family but make sure you pack other things for the children to play with....I'm not sure if the playground would amuse them for the whole time. *Dogs allowed (not in playground area) *Drinking fountain* *Shelter* *BBQ's* *Tennis Courts* *Basketball Hoop* *Toilets*

This may not be the biggest playground in the world but it has everything you could want....except…read moreshade sails over the playground but not many councils seem to want this as much as the parents. I was completely shocked and excited when I saw this place. The playground has been well thought out to provide different activities for different age groups. It's NEW equipment! I wish it was rubber floored rather than bark chipped but hey, you can't have it all. There are toilets, a BBQ, table/chair areas under the shade of trees, a drinking fountain AND the playground itself is fully fenced. For such a small space, the City of Unley really has done a great job in providing a wonderful space for the community. You can tell by the number of photos how excited I was hehehehe. If you are in the area and you HAVEN'T used this space, you are doing everyone a dis-service, especially those of us who don't live close by and would love to have a place like this. *Dogs allowed (not in fenced off playground)* *Drinking fountain* *Toilet block* *BBQ* *Table/chair area*

Sometimes I like to see nature without being IN the nature. I really like the bench on the bricks…read more I've sat there often to read or scribble away. That's the defining characteristic of the park. Of course, it has all the other necessary features of a park: shade, tape, barbecue, toilets and playground. It's a great local park, and one I've had the opportunity to visit often 'cause I regularly house-sit for a family that lives just around the corner. If you live in Everard, turn the television off and check out the local scenery. It'll be good for you.

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*

At the risk of sounding over the top I LOVE THIS PLACE!! It was love at first sight. To think I…read moreused to live a few streets from here and didn't know about this place. Ahhh, how times change after you become a parent. I was so delightfully touched by this place. THIS is yet another playground/park area within the Unley Council that screams "WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY!" I really, really, REALLY want to give this a five star review but to tell you the truth I was so blown away by it that I didn't look for half of the 'extras' I normally try to find in a five star review. Let me run through some things with you; fully fenced, dog park (see times on photos), shade sails, entirely rubber floored, drinking fountain and snake fountain (I think this is for the four legged members of the family...check out photos), equipment for varying age groups and abilities, table/chairs. The playground itself is a little dated but this is such a wonderful set up the dull grey doesn't even matter (to me anyway). I'm coming back here to check it out further and I'll bring my daughter with me so I have an excuse to swing and slide and climb. *Dogs allowed* *Drinking fountain* *Shade sails*

If you are a toddler and you haven't experienced Orphanage Park yet, grab the nearest adult to you…read moreand tell them to take you here! You are guaranteed to have fun! This completely fenced playground is entirely rubber floored under the play equipment. There are BBQs both inside the fenced are and outside the fenced area. There are tennis courts and drinking fountains. Across the 'driveway' there are toilets and a basketball hoop. The only reason why I didn't give this park a five star rating is that I usually like to see equipment designed for all ages where as this area is definitely directed at the little ones. Taking photos was a little hard. There are ALWAYS people here and I didn't want to be intrusive. Hopefully you can get a fairly good idea from the photos included. *Dogs not allowed in fenced area* *Drinking fountains* *Tennis courts* *Table/chair areas (some sheltered)* *BBQ's*

It's somewhat ironic that a former orphanage - not the happiest of places for kids, if Dickens is…read moreto be believed - should be home to one of Adelaide's best playgrounds. There's lots of shade sails, tables, benches and trees. On a warm summer's morning all of these were greatly appreciated. It's fenced, and there are some creative pieces of play equipment, including a big tyre swing and boat which were both very popular with the smaller members of our party. There are toilets, taps, and even a tennis court, with plenty of parking nearby. It's easy enough for the grown ups to chill out and chat because the kids are so busy enjoying themselves. The only negative is that is can get very busy. On the other hand, it gets busy because it's good, so I hesitate to deduct a star for that. Recommended, especially for the under 8s.

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.

Now this little playground is a pocket rocket of surprise. Not only is it hidden away, it is jam…read morepacked with fun! The Playground is in two sections. There is a young children's play area, as well as a larger play are for the older children (ages four and up would be my guess. It all depends on the skill level and coordination of your child). I love, love, love that this playground has shade cloth over the larger playground. There's also a toilet block on site, sheltered table/chair area near the toilets and lots of trees to cast shade over the some of the lawn. There was a larger family/group enjoying the park while I was there so the photos of the play equipment aren't as detailed as normal but there's rubber flooring under the whole of the larger play area as well as the swings. The entire park and equipment look quite new. I wasn't sure if the family that were there were near a BBQ and I think there was at least a tap near the toilets....but I couldn't be sure. The whole park is fenced. The downside to this park is that it's small. Dogs aren't allowed. *No dogs allowed* *Toilet Block* *Shade cloth over larger play equipment*

Coolest secret playground ever…read more The atmosphere is the key, here. With the right sun, the shadows of the leaves sprawl out in a magical display. Oscar Wilde once said that all art is quite useless, but THIS art is not, you see. The beauty of the overhanging trees is also a protection against the sun. Aha! Take that, Wilde! The playground is great, particularly since there are two of them. This means the little kids don't have to miss out, and the parents don't have to suffer any heart attacks watching their little child get squished by bigger children. Also, for those of you who've read all of my reviews (there's probably thousands of you), you'll know by now I'm a toilet lover. And Dora Gild, of course, has toilets. Boo yakasha.

I've mentioned before that when I turn up to a local sports oval, I never know what I'm going to…read morefind in terms of an engaging playground. You would be surprised the number of ovals that turn a blind eye to the playground area. Not Goodwood Oval! This playground would be great anywhere but seeing as it's in this environment where children can not only be engaged and excited by the playground but also have some interaction with the adult sports going on around them, creates a wonderful place where activity is encouraged throughout the different age groups. This playground really caters for a wide range of ages. There is a fenced off playground for the toddlers and younger, and then an bigger playground for the 'big kids'. Not only are the playgrounds engaging, there are toilets nearby, a drinking fountain, a BBQ and a table/chair area. The entire play areas are rubber floored....I love that! The gardens have been built up around the edges of the playground which add to the beauty of the area. Very impressed with this set up!! *Dogs allowed (not in fenced playground or within 3 meters of equipment)* *Drinking fountain* *Table/chair area (not sheltered)* *BBQ*

This is one of my favourite playgrounds in Adelaide. It might not have the newest or fanciest…read moreequipment - but it's such a lovely place to go. The Oval itself is a large space, that's often got some sort of sporting activity going on. When there's nothing on you'll still see groups of people training, or people playing with their dogs. There's also a smaller dog exercise area which is often in use. The playground is also always being used. Often the parents will be talking while kids just have fun. There's a small play section fenced off to create a safe place for younger kids, while the older kids generally have free reign on the larger playground. You never need to worry about finding scowling teens hanging out like you do at some playgrounds - it's always a place for the kids. The charm of the whole place comes from the fact that the community really use it - and seem to appreciate it. It's a welcoming little place that is perfect for the many families that live around it. Another plus is during New Years Eve or the Royal Adelaide Show you can find a good spot on the oval and watch the fireworks.