Kensington Wama/Kensington Gardens Reserve

It is the largest recreational area in the City of Burnside and is home to a range of sporting clubs and includes the Waite, Parkinson and Ford Ovals. There are also plenty of recreational facilities including shelters, barbecues and playground equipment. Kensington Gardens Reserve is also where the award-winning Burnside Adventure Park is located, close to West Terrace. The playground draws inspiration from the Reserve's nearby gum trees, and incorporates carved six metre high wooden logs that provide support for the swings and giant's platform.

Playground

Pyramid rope climb
'House' timber modular unit with stairs, platforms and two slides
2 x flying foxes
4 x swings (including 2 toddler, one larger secure swing for disabled or insecure child with extra support and handles)
2 x spinners
Slippery dip
2 x spinning 'bowl' seats
2 x spring-mounted 'bikes' - red and yellow
Bridge with tunnel
Soft fall type: mixed
Partial tree shade at times
Nature play
Biodiversity education elements

Facilities

Public toilets including accessible toilets with access between toilet and playground block
BBQ and picnic areas
Parking for 100+ cars on South, East and West Terraces including disabled car park with path access to the playground
Path with pram ramps leading to the playground
Wheelchair accessible
Kensington Gardens Bowling and Tennis Club Inc
East Torrens – Kensington Gardens Hard-court Tennis Club
Kensington District Cricket Club
Burnside Rugby Union Football Club
Kensington Gardens Pre-school

Features

Burnside Adventure Park
New bridges over the creek, viewing decks and a boardwalk over the wetland
Hard-court tennis courts
Grass tennis courts
Cricket nets
Grassed ovals
Creek with bird life
Children’s playground
Dog on-lead at the wetland area - at their meeting on 18 June 2024, Council declared new dog on-leash areas in Chambers Gully Reserve, Heatherbank Reserve, Michael Perry Reserve and the wetland area at Kensington Gardens Reserve/Kensington Wama (C62024/13719).Further information is available on Council's Dogs and Wildlife webpage.

Tennis Courts

Number of courts: 8
Court condition: New
Newly reconfigured tournament standard tennis courts with lighting available for club and public use
Car parking: On-street and off-street parking
Public toilets located nearby

These courts are available for community use. To ensure exclusive use and to reserve specific times, bookings are required and fees will apply.

Click here to view tennis court availablity and to book a court.

Casual Hire

For private events (excluding Weddings, see below) the Kensington Gardens Reserve - Old hockey field on the corner of South Terrace and West Terrace, Kensington Gardens is available for hire 7 days a week, 9 am - 5 pm.

Please refer to the Park Hire Information and Terms and Conditions(PDF, 204KB) to view the map of areas available for hire and for further information.

For any enquiries please contact the Customer Service team on 8366 4200.

See our other park available for hire, Tusmore Park

Wedding Ceremonies

Home to a range of sporting and social clubs, Kensington Gardens Reserve is the Council’s largest recreation area. Large grassed open spaces and smaller tree-lined spaces provide a striking mixture of sunlight and shaded areas, giving an abundance of wedding ceremony and photography options.

Location: Main grassed area north of Playground - Maximum 150 guests

Wedding Ceremony Locations