
Sandison Reserve
A lovely local reserve at Glenelg East in Adelaide with a 4.5 rating across 115 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Sandison Reserve is a practical neighbourhood park on the corner of Third Avenue and Augusta Street in Glenelg, with a mix of open space and facilities for everyday recreation. There is a grassed area for relaxing or informal play, a picnic area, BBQ facilities, shelter, natural shade, lighting and on-street parking.
The playground is the reserve’s main draw for families, with baby and standard swings, a basket swing, climbing equipment, slides, rockers and space for active play or a kick about. Playground fencing and natural shade add useful features for visits with young children, while the accessible toilet provides an additional amenity.
For active visitors, the reserve includes a tennis court available for public use. Personal training is also permitted, although a permit is required. The park’s combination of play equipment, open grass and sporting space makes it suitable for families, casual outdoor exercise, a picnic or a short local visit in Glenelg.
The City of Holdfast Bay lists practical extras including a dog bag dispenser, lighting and parking on surrounding streets. There is no café or dining offering identified in the supplied information, so Sandison Reserve is best approached as a local recreation space rather than a destination for food or organised 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
- 63
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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