Best Parks in Adelaide (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 199 of the best parks 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.
Green space is part of the Adelaide lifestyle — parks and gardens for picnics, playgrounds, a morning run or a lazy afternoon under a tree. Many are free and family-friendly, with barbecues and shade.
199 spots
Victoria Square
$Large green space accented by gum trees & a fountain, with a promenade & seasonal outdoor events.
Apex Park
Apex Park is a park in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 595 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Sturt Gorge Recreation Park
Sturt Gorge Recreation Park is a park in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 542 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Brighton Jetty
Brighton Jetty is a museum in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 2111 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Glenelg Jetty
Glenelg Jetty is a park in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 342 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
Shepherds Hill Recreation Park is a park in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 530 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Heywood Park
Heywood Park is a park in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 497 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Hahndorf Farm Barn
Place for children to learn about the farm, with many animals, cow milking, pony rides & more.
Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures
Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures is a park in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 480 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Waterfall Gully Adelaide Hills
Waterfall Gully Adelaide Hills is a park in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 197 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Semaphore Foreshore
Semaphore Foreshore is a park in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 3011 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Pakapakanthi /Victoria Park (Park 16)
Pakapakanthi /Victoria Park (Park 16) is a park in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 592 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park is a park in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 302 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Mitcham Reserve
Mitcham Reserve is a park in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 565 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Woorabinda Bushland Reserve
Woorabinda Bushland Reserve is a park in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 334 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Michael Perry Botanic Reserve
Michael Perry Botanic Reserve is a park in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 203 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Mount Osmond Reserve
Mount Osmond Reserve is a park in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 151 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Marino Conservation Park
Marino Conservation Park is a park in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 247 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
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Read guide →Parks in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best parks in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated parks 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 parks 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 parks 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 parks are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 199 parks across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.