A Guide to Glenside and Port Adelaide

Dog Parks, Beaches, and Walking Trails

Glenside: Adelaide Parklands & Victoria Park Wetlands
Location: Corner Greenhill Road & Fullarton Road, Adelaide

The Adelaide Parklands is a sprawling green space that encompasses several different parks and reserves. The Parklands offer various activities such as walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Found within the eastern parklands, Victoria Park Wetlands is another popular spot for nature lovers, with its serene wetlands, walking trails, and abundant birdlife.

Glenside: Conyngham Street Dog Park
Location: 65A Conyngham Street, Glenside

For pet owners, finding a dog-friendly park is always a bonus. Conyngham St Dog Park, located a short distance from your home in Glenside, is the ideal spot to take your dog for some off-leash fun. The park features two separate areas, one for small dogs and one for all dogs, it’s the perfect spot to let your furry friend run around and play.

Glenside: Glenside Park
Location: Blue Gum Drive, Glenside (Glenside Estate)

Glenside Park offers a variety of activities for both younger and older children, making it a popular spot for families to spend quality time together. The park features a large multi-use grassed area for relaxation and recreation, playground, half-court basketball, a family picnic area with shelters and BBQ facilities. Glenside Park provides the perfect day out with kids.

Fletcher’s Slip: Fletcher’s Slip Landscaped Promenade
Location: Fletcher’s Slip, Sugar Wharf Precinct

The Fletcher's Slip Landscaped Promenade is a stunning and tranquil public space, providing stunning views of both Port Adelaide and the Port River. This idyllic promenade is an ideal location for a walk or bike ride and is equipped with BBQ facilities, shelters, and plenty of space for picnics. The promenade is part of the well-known Anna Rennie Path, a 3.5km circuit around the Port Adelaide Inner Harbour. This loop not only promotes an active lifestyle but also offers a moment of respite to soak in the scenery, observe the bustling Port, and, with a bit of luck, engage in some delightful dolphin spotting.

Fletcher’s Slip: Hart's Mill Playground
Location: Mundy Street, Port Adelaide

Hart's Mill is a must-visit destination in Port Adelaide, offering a unique blend of history, nature, and recreation. The Hart’s Mill playground has been designed based on the industrial heritage of the site, incorporating milling themes into the play equipment. Adjacent to the secure playground, you will find all the essentials required for a delightful picnic, including shelters, seating, barbecue facilities, and lawn area.

Fletcher’s Slip: Semaphore Foreshore
Location: Esplanade, Semaphore

Semaphore's alluring white sands, welcoming shallows, and vibrant foreshore make for a classic beach escape, just a stone's throw from Fletcher's Slip – a mere 5-minute drive. Enjoy the expanse of green foreshore that stretches over two kilometres. It’s a haven offering amenities such as a quaint kiosk, permanent amusements/rides, inviting barbecue shelters, and a path shared by cyclists and pedestrians alike – all alongside ample room for ball games and picnicking pleasures.

Restaurants & Dining

Glenside: Mr Nicks Kitchen & Coffee Bar
Location: 177 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville

A short walk from your home in Glenside you’ll find Mr Nick’s Kitchen & Coffee Bar, located within the award winning Frewville Foodland. With its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a menu full of mouth-watering dishes that are sure to please any palate, this café has quickly become a favourite among locals.

Glenside: Arkaba Hotel
Location: 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton

Located just a stone's throw away from Glenside, the Arkaba Hotel offers warm hospitality and a welcoming ambience.

The hotel’s restaurant brings to your plate a blend of contemporary and traditional Australian cuisine. Not to forget the Lounge Bar, that serves a plethora of options from traditional pub favourites, all prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For all sports enthusiasts, Sportys is the ultimate destination to enjoy the game while indulging in delicious food and drinks.

Fletcher’s Slip: The Palais Hotel
Location: 86 Esplanade, Semaphore

A short 5-minute drive from Fletcher’ Slip, you’ll find the Palais Hotel, an iconic Adelaide landmark situated right on the Semaphore beachfront. Known for its hearty pub food and friendly service, The Palais embodies the quintessential Australian pub atmosphere. A visit at sunset is highly recommended, as it offers breathtaking views.

Fletcher’s Slip: The Banksia Tree Cafe
Location: 147 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide

The Banksia Tree Cafe is another must-visit in Port Adelaide, located a short 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Fletcher’s Slip. This charming cafe offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, priding itself on the use of fresh, local ingredients in their dishes.

Education

Glenside: Kozy Kids Childcare
Location: 53 Mulberry Rd, Glenside

For parents with young children, finding a reliable and nurturing childcare Centre is essential. Kozy Kids Childcare is conveniently located in the heart of the Glenside Estate and offers high-quality care for children aged from 6 weeks. The centre has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and provides educational programs to help children develop their social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Glenside: Linden Park Primary School
Location: 14 Hay Rd, Linden Park

Linden Park Primary School, located in the neighboring suburb of Linden Park, is a highly regarded primary school that offers education for students from reception to year 6. The school has a strong focus on providing a well-rounded education, with a range of co-curricular activities and programs such as music, sports, and language studies. With its dedicated teachers and supportive community, Linden Park Primary School is an excellent choice for families in Glenside.

Glenside: Glenunga International High School
Location: 99 L'Estrange St, Glenunga

Glenunga International High School, located just a short drive from Glenside, is a highly reputable school that offers quality education to students in years 7-12. With its focus on academic excellence, cultural diversity and global perspectives, Glenunga International High School prepares students for success in their future endeavours.

Fletcher’s Slip: Le Fevre Kindergarten
Location: 14 Hughes St, Birkenhead

Le Fevre Kindergarten is a highly reputable childcare facility conveniently located just 400m from Fletcher's Slip. The kindergarten offers a fun and stimulating learning environment for children. Their play-based curriculum promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development while also preparing children for the transition to primary school.

Fletcher’s Slip: Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Location: Shorney St, Birkenhead

Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School is a highly regarded educational institution, located 600m across the road from Fletcher’s Slip. It prides itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for students from Reception to Year 6. Their values of Honesty, Respect and Responsibility provide the basis for all they do at Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School. 

Fletcher’s Slip: Le Fevre High School
Location: 90 Hart St, Semaphore South

Situated a short 4-minute drive from Fletcher's Slip, Le Fevre High School offers a comprehensive curriculum for students from Year 7 through to Year 12, presenting a variety of adaptable pathways for their educational progression. Additionally, the school boasts a specialised Maritime Focus that is interwoven throughout various areas of the curriculum.

Shopping Destinations

Glenside: Burnside Village:
Location: 447 Portrush Rd, Glenside

A short 5-minute drive east from Glenside you’ll find Burnside Village, home to over 100 premium fashion, food, and lifestyle stores. In addition to the high-end fashion brands on offer, the Village Market offers everything from speciality stores to unique cafes, including delicious tastes from fresh fruit to sushi and everything in between including Coles.

Glenside: Frewville Foodland                                                                                        Location: 177 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville SA 5063

No more than a short walk from your doorstep, you’ll find the abundant aisles of the ‘world’s best’ supermarket, Frewville Foodland, a selection of restaurants and cafes, countless local amenities, playgrounds, walking and biking trails.

Fletcher’s Slip: Semaphore Road Precinct
Location: Semaphore Road, Semaphore

The Semaphore Road Precinct is bound to have what you’re looking for. This charming strip features a variety of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs, as well as essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies. This popular thoroughfare hugging the beach is a fantastic place to explore.

Fletcher’s Slip: Commercial Road and St Vincent Street Precincts
Location: Commercial Road & St Vicent Street, Port Adelaide

For a unique shopping experience amongst Port Adelaide’s historic buildings, head to the Commercial Road and St Vincent Street Precincts. These remarkable streets are lined with stunning heritage buildings that have been repurposed into shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. The vibrant atmosphere of these bustling streets makes them a popular destination.

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