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Best Things to Do in Adelaide, with kids
Carisbrooke Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Large adventure playground, flat bike paths and free BBQs entertain under-12s for hours, and junior TreeClimb adds thrill; open riverbanks and no on-site lifeguards demand constant adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Point Malcolm Reserve is 89% Kids-Friendly
Older and younger kids get separate shaded playground zones, flying fox, sand pit and nearby beach; toilets, BBQ and lawns support long stays, but area is unfenced so supervise constantly.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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The Ice ArenA is 89% Kids-Friendly
Family pass, snow-play area, skate school and birthday rooms let children 4–12 learn and play safely; helmet hire, free parent spectating and toilets on concourse suit supervising adults.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre - YMCA is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids get splash pools, holiday programs, stadium play and value family swim passes, while parents find family change rooms and clear sight-lines, so the centre suits active children extremely well.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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BOUNCEinc Greenacres is 89% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 get miniBOUNCE, dodgeball, foam pits and family deals; staff height rules and parent seating keep things safe, though volume may overwhelm some shy kids.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Glenelg Beach is 88% Kids-Friendly
Patrolled shallows, shaded foreshore playground and The Beachouse rides keep 5-12s busy all day, and toilets with change tables are close. Watch for strong afternoon sun and jellyfish.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Wilfred Taylor Reserve is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children enjoy fenced nature playgrounds, sand-water zones, open lawns and $9 miniature trains; shaded tables and toilets exist, but parents must pack meals as no café operates.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Adelaide Botanic Garden is 88% Kids-Friendly
Little Sprouts kitchen garden, AR scavenger hunt, duck feeding and big lawns engage 4-12s; pram-friendly paths and change-table toilets help parents, but no playground and open water need close watch.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The ARC Campbelltown is 87% Kids-Friendly
Children find a splash pad, learn-to-swim, roller skating and court sports while parents supervise easily; safety rules and no themed playground are the only small drawbacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Civic Park is 86% Kids-Friendly
School-age children gain hours of play on the multi-storey playground and rope nets, drink fountains and nearby toilets aid comfort, but parents must supervise because the area is only partly fenced.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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