St Kilda Adventure Playground Celebrates

from Updated Discover Salisbury Guide Issue 16

January to April Calendar

St Kilda Adventure Playground

Celebrating 40 Years

Since it opened some four decades ago, St Kilda Adventure Playground has welcomed thousands of families and cemented its reputation as a must-visit playground for children of all ages from across the state.

While the St Kilda Adventure Playground has experienced changes since it was officially opened on 24 October 1982, the precinct’s original identity is still strong 40 years on. Originally an initiative of the Lions Club of Salisbury, the playground’s construction was made possible through club fundraising, council contributions, and other methods. Since its official opening, the playground has been carefully maintained and upgraded, with the most recent major upgrade taking place in 2016. The $3.5 million upgrade saw the installation of new attractions, extra slides, electric barbeques, a basketball court, and a makeover of the Cockle Street entrance. Considered one of Adelaide’s most popular outdoor playgrounds, families travel from across the City to come to visit the St Kilda Adventure Playground. The City of Salisbury continues to invest in the area, ensuring that spaces are connected and well maintained in order to be one of the major visitor attractions in the region. People visiting the nearby Adelaide Tramway Museum can learn about the history of the City’s tramway system, as well as ride historic trams from different parts of Australia. A two-kilometre track runs between the museum and the St Kilda Adventure playground, linking the two areas together, making it a great location for a family day-out. St Kilda is one of the many jewels in the City of Salisbury’s crown, and the investment in the precinct has created an attractive natural space for everyone to enjoy. Why not visit and see for yourself?