1 / 3Kensington Gardens Reserve
π Kensington Gardens, SA
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Extensive multi-use reserve in Kensington Gardens with nature playgrounds featuring carved log animal sculptures, developed wetlands, winding bush paths beneath tall gums, three ovals, tennis courts, basketball courts, bowling greens, and BBQ
π Family Action Verdict
Best for active families with children aged 3+ who want a full day outdoors without repeating the same activity. The combination of nature playgrounds, wetlands, sports courts, and open ovals means different age groups can split and regroup easily.
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Yoyo STEM
10 months ago
βGreat outdoor area. Suitable for cycling and picnic. Pet friendly tooοΌβ
Lu Liu
6 years ago
βKensington Gardens reserve is a very large green park. Three ovals (Colonel waite oval, Ford Oval and Parkinson Oval), many tennis courts and three bowling courts, some basketball courts are there. Kensington Gardens preschool centre and Burnside Rugby Union Club are also in this reserve. Stonefell Creek goes through it. The environment is very beautiful. More than a dozen kinds of children's entertainment facilities in the playgrounds here. There are many animal sculptures carved on a huge log which is nearby the Burnside Adventure Playground . It's a great place for sporting, children playing, party and barbecue and so on. There are lots of parking lots and parking spaces.β
Julie Birrer
a year ago
βIt was an absolute pleasure wandering through the reserve. A network of winding paths gently weaves its way beneath towering gums and through lush bush gardens. Itβs easy to forget youβre still in the city, the only soundtrack is the chorus of birds that call this place home. As a lovely bonus, the reserve offers two nature playgrounds, public tennis courts, and a pair of workout stations. They have provided informative signs and even a treasure hunt for the playful at heart. Dogs are welcome, and public amenities are available for convenience.β
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Bbq
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Cricket
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Picnics
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Ovals
11 reviews
Overview
Kensington Gardens Reserve spans a large area with multiple interconnected zones: nature playgrounds with log-carved animal sculptures, a developed wetlands area with picnic spots, winding bush walking paths under towering gums, three ovals (Colonel Waite, Ford, and Parkinson), tennis courts, basketball courts, and bowling greens. Free BBQ facilities and ample parking make it practical for large family gatherings. The terrain is cycling and pram friendly throughout.







