
Da Costa Reserve
A lovely reserve at Glenelg East in Adelaide with a 4.5 rating across 141 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Da Costa Reserve is a family-friendly park on Wyatt Street in Glenelg East, Adelaide, with a practical mix of play, picnic and recreation facilities. The reserve includes a playground with baby, standard and basket swings, a sandpit, climbing equipment, slides, balancing features, rockers and a flying fox. There is also an active-play area suitable for a kick about.
For relaxed visits, the reserve provides BBQs, a picnic area, shelter, seating and benches, toilets, a drinking fountain and on-street parking. The playground is fenced, and a dog bag dispenser is available. These facilities make the reserve a useful option for families who want a place where children can play while adults settle in nearby for a picnic or barbecue.
Da Costa Reserve also has a 3-on-3 basketball area. Personal training is permitted with a council permit, adding an option for structured outdoor exercise. With its combination of play equipment, open active space and everyday conveniences, it suits local families, small groups and visitors looking for a straightforward Glenelg East reserve rather than a destination built around dining or entertainment.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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