Top Rated Parks to Visit in Adelaide

"About 22km (14mi) from Adelaide’s centre, the Cleland Conservation Park is home to the Cleland Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Summit, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and Waterfall Gully. Making for a great day trip from the city, you can combine visiting the animals at the wildlife park with the flora and fauna of the Botanic Garden, before braving the hike up to the top of Mount Lofty, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas over the city all the way to the coast. Take the scenic route down through Waterfall Gully, before heading back to the city and treating yourself to a well-deserved meal at one of the city’s great restaurants."

"A post shared by ClelandWildlifePark (@clelandwildlifepark) on Jan 6, 2019 at 1:32pm PST. Having visited many wildlife parks over the years, we decided to leave Cleland Wildlife Park off our list and were then berated by friends for doing so!. The park has been running since 1967 and provides an immersive nature experience for visitors who can connect with animals in their natural environment."

"You simply can’t go past Henley Square for beautiful beach sunset photos. Head to the delightful twinkling fairy lights to up your Instagram game even further!. Henley Square is not only thriving with life it’s the perfect backdrop for any insta post."

"Recently-revamped Henley Square is the ultimate seaside destination, no matter the season. The metropolitan beach is packed with pubs and restaurants, draped with thousands of fairy lights, and is only a few seconds from the sand."

"Elder park is the area where every postcard of Adelaide is shot from. The park is surrounded by a lovely stretch of the river Torrens, Adelaide oval, the Festival theater and convention center. One of the main draw cards as one of the best wedding photo locations in Adelaide is the huge rotunda sitting surrounded by beautifully manicured lawn."

"Located in the heart of Adelaide, Elder Park is the city’s most famous park. Laid out on the banks of the Torrens River in 1882, locals and tourists love this place to picnic and relax close to the river’s fountain and the rotunda. Travellers travel photobook from Melbourne, Australia, Australia / CC BY"

"Elder Park is located between the City of Adelaide and North Adelaide on the banks of the Torrens Lake. South Bank of Torrens Lake, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks"

"The raptor-themed nature playground at award-winning Cobbler Creek Recreation Park was inspired by the kites and kestrels that fly overhead looking for prey in the open grasslands. Get a birds-eye view of the playground from the climbing structures that mimic tree nests. Sandpits have been designed to look like bird nests with giant eggs in the middle, and there’s a flying fox and traditional play equipment to enjoy as well."

"Hidden amidst the inner Adelaide suburb of Stepney, Little Bang Brewing has everything Adelaidians could ask for in a brewery fit for your next craft-beer drinking session. Its large open-air courtyard is perfect for a sunny day or a starry night. With beers including their debut brew the 10.1% ABV Galactopus, Little Bang Brewing Co.’s range is equally extensive as it is enticing."

"Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in suburban Stepney. It's a warehouse set-up, with a sunny beer..."

"Situated in historic Port Adelaide, the Pirate Life Brewery is home to a stunning outdoor area and one of Adelaide’s greatest range of beers on tap with 24 varieties on offer. Behind a long-spanning polished concrete bar is Pirate Life’s monstrous brewery with gleaming stainless steel tanks to adore. With entertainment aplenty, including a 22-foot shuffleboard and pinball machines amongst other games, you will never get bored."

"Operated by The Sparkke Change Beverage Company, Sparkke at the Whitmore is all about individuality, social equity, forward thinking, and inclusivity. What sets Sparkke apart is their character – they are a female-led BrewPub, stocking Sparkke’s 100% natural beverages among the classics. Their rooftop is expansive and colourful, with plenty of seating for parties big and small."

"The recently rejuvenated Whitmore hotel has brought this rooftop bar to life sparking change and making heads turn. Their rooftop terrace is the perfect place to spend balmy summer afternoons that stretch into the night. Overlooking the treetops of Whitmore Square, the female-led brewhouse has a laidback vibe and colourful attitude."

"Step outside on the 16th floor of the brand new Hotel Indigo and enter a vibrant rooftop universe offering up good vibes and sweeping city views. An extensive wine list sourced locally from the Barossa Valley paired with fresh seafood plates from their raw bar straight out of the Great Australian Bite all bring this eccentric bar to life. Colourful hues paired with curves and lights will have you feeling like you've stepped out of the CBD and into a retro diner."

"Step outside on the 16th floor of the brand new Hotel Indigo and enter a vibrant rooftop universe offering up good vibes and sweeping city views. An extensive wine list sourced locally from the Barossa Valley paired with fresh seafood plates from their raw bar straight out of the Great Australian Bite all bring this eccentric bar to life. Colourful hues paired with curves and lights will have you feeling like you've stepped out of the CBD and into a retro diner."

"Located a hop, skip and a jump from Adelaide Central Market, you can enjoy this gorgeous rooftop bar while enjoying creative cocktails and rustic, home-style Modern Australian food. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets (@hotelindigoadelaide)"

"A wonderful spot with over 30 hectares to have a rambling walk and is open free to the public. You’ll find over 800 species of plants with every tree labelled. There’s plenty to explore here, including the fabulous labyrinth."

"The City of Salisbury has unveiled their newly renovated play space at Prettejohn Gully Reserve in Para Hills. The now fully fenced playground has a multi-play unit, activity box, monkey bars, musical equipment, talking tubes, carousel, two-person springer, sandpit and swings. https://www.facebook.com/kidsinadelaide/photos/pcb.3252075311553619/3252074104887073/"