With walking, cycling and recreation trails winding through and around national parks, conservation parks, state forests, lakes and streams, there's plenty to explore and enjoy in our local natural environment.
Comprised of national parks, conservation parks, state forests, lakes and streams, the Adelaide Hills is celebrated for its stunning natural environment that offers green open spaces, sloping hills, rural settings, vineyards and orchards to explore.
With cycling, walking and recreation trails dotted through the Hills and in and around townships, there's plenty be discovered and an abundance of inspiration.
Council is working on developing further recreation trail information for residents and visitors. Until we do that, we recommend visiting the following sites for information about recreation and cycling trails in our region.
Lobethal Bushland Park comprises 118 hectares of varied terrain of gentle slopes dissected by several north-south running drainage/creek lines. The altitude ranges from 450m to 520m above sea level.
There is a network of marked walking trails throughout the Park. Main access to the Park is via a gate at the southern end of the reserve adjacent to Reservoir South, and a gate on Kenton Valley Road on the eastern boundary.
The Aldgate Valley Nature Walk, also known as the Valley of the Bandicoots nature walk, is a walking trail that connects Aldgate and Mylor. The two hour or six kilometre walk is centred within the 'Green Web' a region of high biodiversity within Mylor, Aldgate, Bridgewater and Stirling townships. The bushland along the trail provides habitat to dozens of different species of native animals. This is a two stage walking path:
Stage 1 — Between Aldgate & Aldgate Valley Reserve. Open to walkers, cyclists and dogs on leash (footpaths, gravel roads and wide tracks).
Stage 2 — Between Aldgate Valley Reserve and Mylor. Strictly for walkers only — cyclists and dogs prohibited (narrow path through sensitive bushland, rocky and steep in places).
The trail was funded through a State Government NRM Community Grant, which financed the production of interpretive signage, with support from Adelaide Hills Council.
There are beautiful parks dotted throughout the Hills that are the ideal location for outdoor activities, catching up with friends and family, and even enjoying a BBQ using the provided facilities. There's also fun and safe playgrounds and nature play spaces for children of all ages.
Adelaide Hills Council is using sensors to the improve your trails and play spaces in the future.
Council want to understand visitation patterns at Council play spaces and trails and are using infrared technology to help do this.
The data will be used to guide upgrades and other activities. Having a better understanding of how and when our spaces are used allows us to make evidence-based decisions for the future.
The sensors used do not record images, video or take data from smart devices, so personal information cannot be recorded. The privacy of residents and visitors is important, therefore all data will be collected and managed in accordance with the Government of South Australia Information Privacy Principles.
Woorabinda Bushland Reserves is made up of four reserves; Hender, Madurta, Stirling Park and Woorabinda and hosts a lake and trail network. The Park contains large areas of natural bushland providing significant conservation and biodiversity.
Located within Woodside Recreation Grounds (near the Playground) this small ramp will challenge beginner skaters and scooters alike.
Paracombe Recreation Grounds is a community run facility that features a well kept oval, tennis courts, playground, hall for hire and off street parking. The oval is located adjacent to the Equestrian Grounds.
Pomona Road Bike Track is located adjacent to the SE Freeway, accessible via Stirling. This facility was community borne and Council supported. The track challenges intermediate and advanced skill level riders.
Woodside Bike Track, also known as Woody Trails or "Woodys", is a community led bmx and trails facility supported by community groups and the Council. All welcome, helmets required!
Also known as the Birdwood Pump Track, this track was built in 2020 and features a novice and intermediate loop and two start mounds - send it!
Home to Piccadilly Netball and Tennis Clubs, the Piccadilly Recreation Ground features tennis/netball courts, clubrooms and facilities and a small playground for young ones and is located adjacent to the Piccadilly CFS.
Lenswood Centennial Park is a Recreation Reserve that features a unique Heritage Trail. The Reserve is suitable for picnicking, walking and has toilets available to the public.
Mylor Oval is home to the a cricket and archery club, and provides locals and visitors with a great open space facility for recreation. The site also provides public toilets and a clubroom facility for hire.
Johnston Memorial Park, also known as Balhannah Oval, is home of the Onkaparinga Valley Football Club and an ideal location for BBQs and sporting activities.
A small pump track style bike track located at Charleston Centennial Park, offering rollers and corners for the little ones (recommended ages 2 - 8). Plenty of off street parking, bbq and picnic facilities, toilets and a modern playground.
Birdwood Oval, also known as Birdwood Park, is a community run sporting ground featuring quality oval and soccer grounds, a modern playground, shelter and 2020 built bike track.