icons used courtesy of

Playgrounds for children under 5 years

in the Fleurieu Region

PLAYGROUNDS BROCHURE (2nd edition) revised 2011

This pamphlet has been designed to give

families information about some of the

playgrounds in the 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.

LEGEND

toilets access for all

seating

shaded seating

fully- fenced

partially-fenced

picnic table

sheltered picnic table

BBQ

drinking fountain

trees/shade

free space area

beach

river/lake

off-street car parking

bicycle rack

refreshments nearby

rubbish bin

Enjoy active play on the Fleurieu!

“Make time for outdoor play

part of every day” Debi Gutierrez

MILANG SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN corner of Ameroo Avenue & Coxe Street

MILANG FORESHORE PLAYGROUND

Daranda Terrace

er B

This large playground area is located next to the Strathalbyn swimming pool in the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens right in the heart of Strathalbyn. There are facilities including picnic tables and toilets close by. A short stroll across the bridge over the Angus River leads to even more picnic tables and barbeque facilities.

STRATHALBYN

LIONS PARK Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens Coleman Terrace

RAILWAY STATION PLAYGROUND South Terrace

PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS Strathalbyn Caravan Park, Ashbourne Road

MILANG

YANKALILLA LIONS YOUTH PARK Main South Road

YANKALILLA CWA PLAYGROUND Yankalilla Sporting Complex,

off Main South Road

LIONS MEMORIAL PARK Banksia Park James Avenue

NORMANVILLE

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 & DAD

ELF (Early Learning for Families) Team

- Southern Fleurieu Health Service

Fleurieu Families

8551 0553

kpomery@victor.sa.gov.au

Cover: image © S&M Fuller 2004, used with permission.

supported by the Eat Well Be Active Project

Southern Fleurieu Health Service

ARTHUR NEIGHBOUR RESERVE Porter Street

Centrally located in the heart of Goolwa, this playground has a variety of activities to offer children including climbing, crawling, sliding and swinging. The activity zone allows children to explore different heights with a sheltered platform area and a cosy gathering spot. The reserve has a large grassed area providing plenty of space for free play and is partially fenced along Wildman Street. Toilets are nearby and it is only a short walk to the town centre or a five minute walk to the historic Cockle Train station at The Wharf.

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

STARFISH PARK Aquamarine Drive

The playground at Starfish Park 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 (next to high school)

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)

WALLAGE RESERVE Wallage Court

BRISTOW SMITH RESERVE

Barrage Road

GARDEN RESERVE Shepherd Avenue

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.

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