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Heywood Park

πŸ“ Unley Park, SA

β˜…4.6(502 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Natural playground in Unley Park featuring an 8-station Mini Ninja Course for active kids, dog-friendly picnic areas, towering gum trees, and open grassy spaces. Parking at Addiscombe Place includes an electronic bay display and EV charging points.

βœ“ Mini Ninja Courseβœ“ Dog friendlyβœ“ Natural playgroundβœ“ Great for picnicsβœ“ Shadedβœ“ Mobile coffee truck

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for active families who want a natural, uncrowded playground with a genuine physical challenge for kids. The Mini Ninja Course is the drawcard for ages 6 and up. Dog owners get full access throughout.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Park at Addiscombe Place β€” electronic display shows available bays and EV charging is available
⏰Bring foldable tables and chairs for the picnic areas β€” the grassy spaces are generous
🎟️A mobile coffee truck operates on-site for drinks, snacks, and coffee
πŸš—Dogs are welcome throughout the park β€” a genuine differentiator for pet-owning families

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Lu Liu

5 years ago

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β€œHaywood Park is a beautiful place. The playground is well worth bringing the children to play. The Mini Ninja Course is the most distinctive and challenging activity. From the START to the FINISH, there are a total of 8 challenge projects. The parking lot on Addiscombe PL is very convenient, with an electronic display at the entrance to inform the number of available parking spaces. The parking lot is also equipped with charging point for electric vehicles.”

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Allen Tang

4 months ago

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β€œHad a picnic here with friends. We even brought our dog as the place is dog friendly. Great place with plenty of shaded areas. We brought along our own foldable tables and chairs. There is even a mobile coffee truck selling coffee, cold drinks, muffins and cookies if one forget to bring food/drinks or need a coffee fix. I must say the coffee is good. With summer approaching I think this place will be a hit for weekend families gatherings.”

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Amelia Eime (Amelia Eime Photography)

8 months ago

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β€œA hidden gem tucked into Unley Park. Towering trees, winding paths and plenty of open space to relax or wander quietly. It has this lovely, almost secretive feelβ€”never too busy, and the light filtering through the gums in the afternoon is beautiful.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Playground

72 reviews

Picnic

45 reviews

Ninja section

27 reviews

Bbq

19 reviews

Shade

18 reviews

Overview

Heywood Park sits in a tree-filled reserve in Unley Park with the standout Mini Ninja Course spanning 8 challenge stations. The park is dog-friendly with open grassy areas suited to picnics and gatherings. Towering gum trees provide shade across the grounds, and winding paths connect the play and picnic zones. A mobile coffee truck operates on-site. Parking on Addiscombe Place has a live bay display and EV charging.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

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