Tusmore Park

Tusmore Park sits on Stirling Street at Tusmore, a well-heeled, leafy suburb in Adelaide's eastern foothills near Burnside. A lovely, much-loved park, it's a green focal point of the area — combining mature trees, lawns, gardens and walking paths with a popular playground and, in summer, its well-known free wading pool that's a hit with families.

The appeal is that combination of beautiful, leafy surrounds and great family amenity: room to walk, picnic and relax, a playground for the kids and the much-loved summer wading pool that makes it a genuine warm-weather destination. It's a peaceful, gracious green space that's become a real favourite with families in Adelaide's east.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's a firm local favourite. The park is free and open year-round, but the wading pool is seasonal and facilities vary, so it's worth checking before a special trip — particularly the pool's summer operating times — and taking sun protection, though for a picnic, a walk or a play, you can generally just turn up and enjoy this lovely Tusmore park.