We want to hear your voice!

We're holding a Community Forum for 100 community-minded people – from different ages, suburbs, and backgrounds.
Register your interest now
Skip to main content
08 8375 6600 request support contact
log in

Oaklands Reserve

Oaklands Reserve comprises of three recreational spaces:

Oaklands Reserve Site Plan 2

Opening Times

Oaklands Reserve is a sensitive habitat for many species of flora and fauna. Vehicle access is restricted by a locked boom gate* at the entry points overnight.

Oaklands Recreation Plaza Car Park
07:00 - 22:00 | All year round

The Parade West Entrance
07:00 - 18:30 | 1 April to 30 September
07:00 - 20:30 | 1 October to 31 March

*Vehicles that overstay and require a call-out to open the gates will incur a charge.

Orienteering at Oaklands Reserve

Orienteering is an adventure sport in which participants use a map to navigate around a course visiting checkpoints along the way. The objective is to visit all checkpoints in as short a time as possible. Each person decides their own route around the course. Challenge yourself and have a go!

Find more information and maps about the Oaklands Wetland course on Orienteering SA's website.

Sturt River Linear Park | Novar Gardens to Bedford Park

This reserve is situated along Sturt River Linear Park. Visit our Sturt River Linear Park webpage to download the trail map and spend a day exploring the Sturt River.

Marino Rocks Greenway | City to Marino Rocks

This reserve is situated along the Marino Rocks Greenway. The Marino Rocks Greenway connects the City to the Coast to Vines Rail Trail.

Friends of Sturt River Landcare

The group formed in 2014 and adopted the Oaklands biodiversity corridor as its first project. Already its impact is enjoyed by the people, plants and animals that live in and visit the area.

Location

Nearby parks

Oaklands Reserve Estate

Oaklands Estate Reserve

Oaklands Park

Oaklands Road

Playground
BBQ
Toilets (daylight hours)
View park
Oaklands Reserve Oaklands Recreation Plaza Skate Rollover Hip Xb 3

Oaklands Recreation Plaza

Oaklands Park

Oaklands Road

BBQ
Toilets (daylight hours)
Toilets | Disabled access
View park

Ben Pethick Reserve

Marion

Coolah Terrace

Playground
View park

Related news

Parks And Playgrounds Logo

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter | March 2019

Tuesday 19 Mar 2019

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for March 2019.

Parks And Playgrounds Logo

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter | February 2019

Wednesday 27 Feb 2019

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for February 2019.

Oaklands Estate Reserve Construction Update Issue 3 February 2019 8X10

Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park | Issue 3 | Construction Update | 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...

Hendrie Street Reserve Playground Facilities Pathway 1

Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground | Temporary Closure | Monday 11 February 2019 to Friday 15 February 2019

Wednesday 06 Feb 2019

The Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground, Park Holme will be closed for 5 days to continue line-marking and pavement graphics (Monday 11 February 2019 to Friday 15 February 2019).

Oaklands Reserve Oaklands Estate Reserve Construction Nature Play Equipment January 2019

Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park | Issue 2 | Construction Update | January 2019

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.

Parks And Playgrounds Logo

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter | November 2018

Thursday 22 Nov 2018

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for November 2018.

Oaklands Reserve | Oaklands Estate Reserve | Notice Of Works | Staging Plan | October 2018

Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park | Issue 1 | Notice of Works | October 2018

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).

Oaklands Reserve Oaklands Recreation Plaza Rotunda Space Log Seat 1

Oaklands Reserve, Oaklands Park | Oaklands Recreation Plaza Stage 2

Thursday 27 Sep 2018

The second stage of the Oaklands Recreation Plaza has now been completed. The plaza now features an iconic rotunda with amphitheatre, picnic facilities, trike path, 3 on 3 basketball court and netball ring. The works also addressed stormwater mitigation. Find out more...

Parks And Playgrounds Logo

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter | June 2018

Tuesday 17 Jul 2018

Parks and Playgrounds Newsletter for June 2018.

Oaklands Recreation Plaza Oaklands Park Design

Oaklands Recreation Plaza | Notice of Works | Construction commences April 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.