Parks & recreation

Designed to be in balance with nature, Adelaide is surrounded by over 760 hectares of Park Lands. Get moving or just kick off your shoes and relax. 

Adelaide Park Lands

The Adelaide Park Lands is the largest inner urban park system in Australia and is home to a rich, diverse space where events, sports and informal activities are held. Learn more about the different areas that make up the Adelaide Park Lands.

Playspaces

Gather the family and prepare for adventure! Pack your compass, pull on your thinking caps and put away the screens because the city’s playspaces are calling you to explore.

Adelaide dog parks

With an abundance of green open spaces and off leash areas, the Adelaide Park Lands offer a variety of places for your pooch to play.

Courts & fitness spaces

Make the most of the free work out equipment and courts in the fresh air of the Adelaide Park Lands. The serene sights, sounds, smells of nature while you exercise, make it all the more appealing to pop by on the weekend or even on your way home.

Cycling & walking trails

The Adelaide Park Lands can be explored by following winding paths and trails through lush parks and activity hubs.

Fitness trails

Adelaide is ideal for cycling, walking and running. With great tracks and trails all over the city's Park Lands, you're spoilt for choice.

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