Things to do
Oaklands Estate Reserve (southern end of Oaklands Reserve) is a neighbourhood nature play playground with sandpit, basket swing, eagles lair climbing frame and logs, steppers and balancing logs for imagination play.
Set in the beautiful grounds of the Oaklands Estate Reserve, the playground is shaded with mature trees and natural open space.
The play elements are spread throughout the reserve, so spend time exploring.
With shelters, BBQ and toilets, this play area is perfect for spending time.
The playground was opened in May 2019.
A standard swing set (baby swing and standard swing) was installed following a General Council Meeting resolution in 24 September 2019.
The 6-hectare reserve forms part of a larger 12-hectare site which is bound by Oaklands Road to the north, Oaklands Estate Reserve to the east, the Adelaide to Noarlunga rail line to the south, and the Sturt River to the west.
Tuesday 19 Mar 2019
Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for March 2019.
Wednesday 27 Feb 2019
Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for February 2019.
Monday 11 Feb 2019
Construction update for Oaklands Estate Reserve. Stage 2 starts 18 February 2019 with new playground equipment, additional picnic shelter and BBQ, upgrades to pathways and improvements to the Japanese Garden. Stage 1 is completed, however some sections will remain closed until April. Read more...
Thursday 10 Jan 2019
Construction update for Stage 1 of the Oaklands Estate Reserve upgrade. Shelters and BBQ facilities are being installed. The dryland creek is being redeveloped into a nature play area and nature play equipment added. Pathways and retaining walls are being constructed.
Tuesday 16 Oct 2018
Oaklands Estate Reserve will be a regional playground that will incorporate recreation and picnic facilities, play opportunities, pathway connections and landscaping. The works will occur over two stages to enable parts of the reserve to remain open during the construction (Oct 2018 - June 2019).
Tuesday 17 Jul 2018
Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for June 2018.
Monday 25 Jun 2018
Notice of Works for Oaklands Recreation Plaza Stage 2. During the construction the wooden decked pathway on the western side of the site will be closed. The skate park and eastern side of the site will remain accessible. For further information and to view the plans, read the article.