Open space areas play an important role in the lifestyle of our families as well as the positive impact they have on the amenity of the City. Council remains committed to maintaining these beautiful parks and recreational facilities for everyone to enjoy.

The City of Mitcham's greatest asset is the 232 reserve areas which include natural bushland reserves, developed parks, reserves, playgrounds and lineal reserves along natural creek lines, gardens and waterways suitable for relaxing with the family, kicking a ball, having a BBQ or bushwalking as wells as dedicated dog parks to exercise your dog off the leash in a safe environment under effective control. The total area of open space managed by Council exceeds 460 hectares.

Families can spend the day at one of the 65 playgrounds with many also featuring picnic tables and benches as well as push-button electric barbecues which are available for use free of charge.

  • AA Bailey Playground

    AA Bailey Recreation Ground, Clarence Gardens

    Goodale Avenue
    Clarence Gardens SA 5039
    • BBQ facilities BBQ Facilities
    • Accessible facilities Disabled Facilities
    • Fenced equipment Fenced Equipment
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shelter Shelter
    • Sports equipment Sports Facilities
    • Toilets Toilets
  • Alexander Ross Reserve Playground

    Alexander Ross Reserve, Melrose Park

    Mead Crescent
    Melrose Park SA 5039
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shelter Shelter
  • Hawthorndene Oval and Apex Park Toddler Bike Path

    Apex Park

    Watahuna Avenue
    Hawthorndene SA 5051
    • BBQ facilities BBQ Facilities
    • Cycling Cycling
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shelter Shelter
    • Sports equipment Sports Facilities
    • Toilets Toilets
  • Archibald Reserve Playground

    Archibald Reserve, Hawthorndene

    Renfrew Drive
    Hawthorndene SA 5051
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
  • Ashby Reserve 2

    Ashby Reserve

    end of Gulfview Road
    Blackwood SA
    • Cycling Cycling
    • Walking and hiking trails Walking and Hiking trails
  • Avenue Road Reserve Fitness Equipment

    Avenue Road Reserve, Cumberland Park

    Avenue Road
    Cumberland Park SA 5041
    • BBQ facilities BBQ Facilities
    • Fitness equipment Fitness Equipment
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shaded equipment Shaded Equipment
    • Toilets Toilets
  • Balham Reserve Playground Stretch Station

    Balham Avenue Reserve, Kingswood

    Balham Avenue (east end)
    Kingswood SA 5062
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Sports equipment Sports Facilities
  • Barrans Reserve Playground

    Barrans Reserve, Lower Mitcham

    cnr Wattlebury Road and Wesley Street
    Lower Mitcham SA 5062
    • Fenced equipment Fenced Equipment
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shaded equipment Shaded Equipment
  • Batchelor Reserve Tennis Courts

    Batchelor Reserve, Westbourne Park

    Angas Road, Harvey and Norseman Avenues
    Westbourne Park SA 5041
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shelter Shelter
    • Sports equipment Sports Facilities
    • Toilets Toilets
  • Belair National Park Entrance

    Belair National Park, Belair

    Upper Sturt Road
    Belair SA 5052
    • BBQ facilities BBQ Facilities
    • Cycling Cycling
    • Picnic area Picnic Area
    • Play equipment Play Equipment
    • Shelter Shelter
    • Toilets Toilets
    • Walking and hiking trails Walking and Hiking trails