Glover Playgrounds, Adelaide

Name: Glover Playgrounds
Address: Adelaide, Australia

#126 among attractions in Adelaide

Relax in park, Park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

The Glover Playgrounds are three playgrounds in the Adelaide Park Lands in Adelaide, South Australia. They were established by Charles R.J. Glover, a Lord Mayor of Adelaide and a philanthropist. Despite maps to the contrary he had no relationship with the West Terrace playground. ()

Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°56'9"S, 138°36'18"E

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Adelaide (Adelaide Park Lands)Adelaide Australia

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Glover Playgrounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide Arcade, St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, City Cross Arcade.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, the Adelaide Central Market stands as a vibrant hub of food and culture, beloved by locals and tourists alike. Established in 1869, this bustling marketplace has grown to be one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the...
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide's bustling city center, Adelaide Arcade stands as a charming historical shopping center that offers a unique blend of heritage and modern retail experience. Built in 1885, this elegant arcade has been a cornerstone of Adelaide's retail...
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide
14 min walk • St Francis Xavier's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Adelaide, Australia. This majestic church, completed in 1856, serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
City Cross Arcade, Adelaide
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, City Cross Arcade stands as a bustling hub of retail and convenience for both locals and tourists alike. This shopping centre, strategically positioned between Grenfell Street and Rundle Mall, offers a diverse shopping experience that...
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
18 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, an iconic venue in the heart of Adelaide, Australia, stands as a beacon of the performing arts and cultural heritage. This grand theatre, often referred to as "The Maj," has been an integral part of Adelaide's cultural landscape since its...
~1500 ftE
Park, Garden
Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide
8 min walk • Adelaide Himeji Gardens is a traditionally-styled Japanese garden, a gift from Adelaide's sister city, Himeji in 1982. It is located in Park 18, one of the southern parts of the Adelaide Park Lands in Adelaide, South Australia.
0.6 miN
Church, Historical place
Flinders Street Baptist Church, Adelaide
16 min walk • Flinders Street Baptist Church is a church in Adelaide, South Australia.
0.7 miNW
City hall
Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide
19 min walk • Adelaide Town Hall is a landmark building on King William Street in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The City of Adelaide Town Hall complex includes the Town Hall and the office building at 25 Pirie Street.
0.4 miW
Park, Garden
Veale Gardens, Adelaide
11 min walk • Veale Gardens is part of the Adelaide Parklands throughout and surrounding the City of Adelaide. It is located in the South Parklands surrounded by Greenhill and Peacock Roads, South Terrace, and Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue.
0.7 miW
Square
Whitmore Square, Adelaide
17 min walk • Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Occupying 2.4ha, it is located at the junction of Sturt and Morphett Streets in the south-western quarter of the Adelaide city grid.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pilgrim Uniting Church, Adelaide
18 min walk • Pilgrim Uniting Church is a church in the heart of the City on Flinders Street, Adelaide in South Australia. It is a church of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glover Playgrounds?

Nearby attractions include Hurtle Square, Adelaide (7 min walk), Gilles Street, Adelaide (7 min walk), Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide (8 min walk), Park 19, Adelaide (8 min walk).

How to get to Glover Playgrounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glover Playgrounds:

Tram

South Terrace (7 min walk)
City South (9 min walk)

Bus

Stop VS3 Victoria Square - East side • Lines: 224, 224F, 224X (13 min walk)
Stop F1 King William Street - North East side • Lines: 253X (17 min walk)

Train

Adelaide (29 min walk)
Goodwood (41 min walk)