Best Kids Activities in Adelaide (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 22 of the best kids activities in Adelaide right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Burn off some energy. These Adelaide activities are built for younger kids — playgrounds, hands-on fun and places designed to keep little ones entertained.
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Princess Elizabeth Playspace
Princess Elizabeth Playspace is a kids activities in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 708 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Marshmallow Playground
Marshmallow Playground is a kids activities in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 367 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Soutar Park
Soutar Park is a kids activities in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 227 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Glover (North) Playspace
Glover (North) Playspace is a kids activities in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 236 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Burnside Adventure Park
Burnside Adventure Park is a kids activities in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 276 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Dunstan Adventure Playground
Dunstan Adventure Playground is a kids activities in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 278 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Wombat Waterhole Playground
Wombat Waterhole Playground is a kids activities in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 147 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Adventure Playground
Adventure Playground is a kids activities in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 169 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Dora Gild Playground
Dora Gild Playground is a kids activities in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 87 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Wigley Reserve Playground
Wigley Reserve Playground is a kids activities in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 68 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Mortlock Park Playground
Mortlock Park Playground is a kids activities in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 142 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Hart's Mill Playground
Hart's Mill Playground is a kids activities in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Bush Magic Playground
Bush Magic Playground is a kids activities in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 220 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Glenelg Foreshore Playspace
Glenelg Foreshore Playspace is a kids activities in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 50 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Leicester Street Playground
Leicester Street Playground is a kids activities in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 49 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Memorial Playground
Memorial Playground is a kids activities in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 123 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Semaphore Beach Playground
Semaphore Beach Playground is a kids activities in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 36 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
McElligott's Quarry Playground
McElligott's Quarry Playground is a kids activities in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 10 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
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Read guide →Kids Activities in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best kids activities in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated kids activities in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide kids activities ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter kids activities by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many kids activities are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 22 kids activities across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.