1 / 3Kensington Gardens Reserve
📍 Kensington Gardens, SA
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
Kensington 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.
🏆 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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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Lu Liu
5 years ago
“Kensington 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.”
Julie Birrer
11 months ago
“It 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. It’s easy to forget you’re 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.”
Claire L Page
2 years ago
“This area has been developed very nicely and was a beautiful area to take the dog for a walk. The lake has been turned into a wetlands with lots of nice areas to sit or have a picnic. The playgrounds and exercise areas have all been developed and look great. They have roped off areas for the bushland to be kept free from people trampling it which is great so it was a nice place for bird watching.”
Sarah Jay
3 years ago
“Wow this a great park to spend the day with family ,and have plenty of car parks,play ground,tennis courts,creek ,bbq ,exercising,lot to do”
Reviews from Google
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.
