
Pennington Gardens
A lovely garden reserve at North Adelaide with a 4.6 rating across 30 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pennington Gardens sits on Sir Edwin Smith Avenue in North Adelaide, near the city's parklands and Adelaide Oval. With 30 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it's a much-loved green space.
The appeal is lovely open green space in a grand setting — gardens and lawns handy for a stroll, a picnic or simply relaxing outdoors, in a lovely spot near Adelaide Oval, St Peter's Cathedral and the parklands. Its location makes it an easy and pleasant addition to a day out.
Gardens and parklands have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 45
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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