Onkaparinga River Recreation Park

149 reviews

Sauerbiers Rd, Seaford Meadows SA 5169, Australia

www.parks.sa.gov.au

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Onkaparinga River Recreation Park is a National park located at Sauerbiers Rd, Seaford Meadows SA 5169, Australia. It has received 149 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Onkaparinga River Recreation Park: Sauerbiers Rd, Seaford Meadows SA 5169, Australia

  • Onkaparinga River Recreation Park has 4.7 stars from 149 reviews

  • National park

  • "This is a great place for a walk or run"

    "There are different levels of walk/hike around the river that are beautiful and scenic"

    "Essentially has two loops around the lakes, a main trail along the river and a few extras"

    "An excellent National Park with many recreation activities"

    "When my daughter was younger , we used to go bike riding here every Sunday"

Reviews

  • Dale Grimmond (aldingamedia)

This is a great place for a walk or run. It's not a huge area but it is very diverse and stunning. Especially in spring after alot of rain. The wetlands fill and the birdlife is extremely abundant. You can spot pelicans in the larger pond and the Onkaparinga river. The trails are well defined and stable under foot.
Restrooms
Small toilet block at the North end. Never used them so no idea what they're like!
Dog-friendliness
Great place for dogs. Just make sure you keep them on a leash please.
Picnic area
Table and chairs under cover with a BBQ.

  • Claire Page

There are different levels of walk/hike around the river that are beautiful and scenic. It isn't exactly quiet though with the massive number of corellas around the place. The river walk around the horseshoe bend was very enjoyable and not too challenging as someone who requires a walking stick, but was quite long if you do the full circuit. It could do with some markers, but if you just keep following the river it isn't too hard to find your way.

  • Aaron Poeze

Essentially has two loops around the lakes, a main trail along the river and a few extras. One lake has a boardwalk through it which is spectacular when the lake is filled with water. Quite flat and the water attracts a lot of bird life. Kangaroos can often be seen. parking a bit limited at busy times so will have to park a bit further up in that case. Dog friendly. A small toilet near the carpark.

  • Beau Cowan

An excellent National Park with many recreation activities. There are multiple kayak launch spots dotted along the river and no shortage of good fishing spots. The walking trails are well signed and most have decent gravel. Prams can be taken on some circuits though not all. Plenty of wildlife can be seen,from kangaroos to pelicans. Mountain bikes, horse riding, and dogs allowed. NO motorcycles.

  • steve jagminas

When my daughter was younger , we used to go bike riding here every Sunday. She used to love seeing the kangaroos , riding along the boardwalk , exploring areas we'd not seen before and occasionally she'd ride her bike while I threw a line in to catch a few Bream or Mulloway. Great memories.

  • Russell King

Basically a botanic garden for every weed species known to man. Probably great if you live nearby for a stroll or walking the dog, but i wouldnt waste my time coming here otherwise, unless you want to take photos of endless weeds strewn across a flat boring and uninviting landscape

  • Catrina Varcoe

We had lunch under the shade of a big gum, with the river in front of us. There were pelicans, crows, noisy minors, all enjoying the day. Some trying to catch bugs flittering around. It was a very pleasant day and I go there regularly to have a quiet lunch break in the car.

  • Garry McLeavey

Every year for the past 12-13 years a fun raiser - kids with cacer fishing competition has been held the organiser and lots of volunteers have done an amazing job ,well worth taking the time out and be involved - was a great day as usual.

  • Dave Downes

Great network of walking and cycling trails. Guaranteed to see waterfowl along the river trails. There is a local mob of roos that are active early morning and late in the day. Keep an eye out for kestrels too.

  • Andrew Hicking

Love this place great walk and wildlife , a chance to getaway from the madness of the world and have some down time , easy to follow trails kangaroos , Koalas , bird watchers paradise what more do you want

  • Jessie Bowley

Excellent trails, clean and well maintained paths are clear of grass seeds of overhanging brush and branches. Easy to find your way without getting lost while still having great scenery and wildlife views

  • Gary Boam

Went Kayaking up the river. Very peaceful. Great scenery, lots of birdlife to see and wetlands to walk around. If fishing is your thing you can do it from your kayak or plenty of spots by the river.

  • Emma Savage

Great place to go walking and bird watching. Lots of different birds to see here. A relatively popular area with plenty of people moving through so you don't end up feeling isolated/vulnerable.

  • Heather Westrup

Visit often as a local. It's always an enjoyable experience. I've posted previously and supplied photos. Great place to reconnect with the outdoors now the weather is slightly warmer …

  • Paul Shearer

Such an easy walk by the Onkaparinga River. Kangaroos and birds of all types. Trains to spot too. Also the echo between tge train bridge pedestals is amazing and surprising.

  • Sammy Salamon

Nice place for walking, jogging, riding your bike, kayaking and fishing. BBQ and toilets, easy parking. Many different birds, kangaroos and there is a cute red Fox.

  • Natasha Deex

Multiple access points to this idealistic National Park. Peaceful, ideal for walking, riding and dogs allowed on a leash. Parking available at access points.

  • mark bullard

Beautiful place to walk with your dogs. You will see kangaroos, birds, lizards, snakes and beautiful scenery. Even seen a Echidna once their.

  • Mark Dayman

A great place for a walk with the doggo. Wonderful views on a mainly flat walk ( you can dodge the small hills), with well maintained tracks.

  • Mary Ann Jones

Awesome place, so much variety of wildlife specially birds, good running spot fishing is sunset is magic over the river. #Midcoast …

  • Bianca Lansdowne

Great little walk along the river - just a shame some dog owners don't pick up after their dogs and the paths are riddled with dog waste.

  • Ice Huis

Love to take walks here and there are so many kangaroos
Picnic area
You can have a picnic anywhere throughout the park

  • Brett Martin

A beautiful spot with easy walking trails suitable for all ages, and with dogs on leads. Plenty of wildlife can be spotted.

  • Subbu Tigerman

Absolutely great place for walking. Great place for wildlife photography. I enjoyed watching kangaroos and other animals.

  • Jenny Hogg

Great park you feel like your away from it all.Lots of wildlife to see,can take dog's but on a lead.I love walking there

  • Dylan Sainsbury

Great place to ride a BMX. Only a short drive away from suburbs, definitely nothing else like it in southern Adelaide.

  • Scott Pelgrave

Excellent park to explore. Lots of different trails of varying abilities. Facilities and campgrounds recently added.

  • steve moore

Good variety of wildlife good atmosphere nice place for a walk can lose yourself for a few hours quite easily

  • Keri Ward

Lots of wildlife and a nice walking track. The footbridge across the wetlands needs some repairs done though.

  • Partha Gogoi

Very nice location and a great fishing spot for Bream, Mullet and Salmon Trout. Good for kayaking as well.

  • Matt Knill

Awesome place for family's of any size . Wonderful walking trails and playground for the little ones

  • Dan Moriarty

This place is beautiful at the moment. Water everywhere. We had a ride through there yesterday.

  • Nicholas Butler

Amazing natural beauty, with a large Birdlife population. Walking trails. Kangaroos plus, plus

  • liam brown

Great place to fish kayak and have a picnic a swim and a hike Perfect for the whole s Family

  • Paul Lovell

Awesome for bike riding, walking the pets oe just getting out for a walk & enjoying nature

  • David Eades

Beautiful place to walk or jog. Heaps of wildlife to see and the river always look great.

  • Rob Stuart

Lots of different places to go fishing and you might even get visited by a kangaroo or 2.

  • Claire Gao

Beautiful spot and an easy walk. So many rich colors on the riverbank when autumn comes.

  • John Robinson

This fantastic place one of the south's little secrets loved by all that live here!!

  • Sharon Thomson

Just love it and my dog loves it to. Just remember the eroguard lots of mozzies.

  • Tim Both

Ivy The Wonder Dog loves to run around like a crazy thing whilst visiting here.

  • Liam Lambert

The place sucked constantly got tangled on seaweed and not even a single bite.

  • Steve Lowe

We're very lucky to live so close. Take your dog, bike or kayak and explore.

  • Roger Ferreira

Nice place for a walk, run, kayaking, anything you want to do outdoors.

  • Julie Mangelsdorf

I love walking here on a daily basis. Such a beautiful place to walk.

  • Glenn Paten

One of my favorites walks. 5k river loop from Perry's Bend carpark.

  • Andre Helbers

Good Fishing,Kyaking And Some Nice Big Mulloway In The River Too.

  • Tim Levine

A beautiful place to visit, always plenty of wildlife to see.

  • josef kapelj

Sacred Place just amazing what this Place was 200 years ago.

  • Jojo Furnival

Great place to run with the puppy. Well signposted trails.

  • Morag Wood

An abundance of local wildlife, with great walking trails

  • Lu Liu

This is a very nice place to relax, hike, fish and play.

  • Sean Semmens

Great spot to sit and watch the water and clear the head

  • Peter Maunder

Great place to walk and experience nature and Wildlife

  • Scott Dolan

can't get enough of the trails here, beautiful scenery

  • Daniel Scott

Fantastic place to take the family animals for a walk.

  • Michy B

Fantastic walk with your dog. Peaceful and beautiful.

  • Hiro Yoshida

Easy pathway for family cycling and good quiet spot!

  • Nicole Jones

Beautiful walking trails along the onkaparinga River

  • Alberto MARTIN-MOLINA

Nice Park where we could see Kangoroos closely!!

  • mickey T

Great for fishing bream, molloway and mullets..

  • Alice Tran

Enjoy the sun and the wind. Good cycling trail.

  • John Vaiciulis

Yeah. My daughter too. Her pooch loves it there

  • Johnny Angel

Great location for a walk, lots of wildlife

  • Sharon Partridge

Great fishing, walking the dog, sports,etc

  • Anita Saunders

Lovely area for a walk, or fishing …

  • James R

Great for Kayaking and a spot of fishing

  • Sally Haynes

Love it
Picnic area
Every where.

  • Michelle Dayman

Beautiful place. Loved the boardwalk

  • Jessica Rae

Always a good place to escape, too.

  • Greg Butler

Great views. Great place to walk.

  • Megan Johnson

Always a lovely place for a walk.

  • Karen Westdyk

So beautiful when it is raining

  • Troy Davis

Some nice local walking trails

  • Karon Draggett

Nice place for a short wander.

  • Wylie's Mowing & Maintenance “Wylie”

Great place to take the family

  • Michael West

Tranquil place for walking

  • Siobhan jackson

Love to walk my dogs here

  • Thomas Noon

Easy access to the water.

  • Tony

Great spot for kayaking.

  • Michael Young

Open bush walking trails

  • Julia Dedes DEDES

Great for bird spotting

  • Kay Mousa

Could spend months here

  • john clisby

Great place for a walk

  • Steve Lorenzin

Really- Really good !

  • Joann Miller

Lovely walking trails

  • Bill Blackwell

Lovely peaceful place

  • mary Gilbert

Lovely walking trails

  • Jannine Richards

Great walking trails

  • SHAUN

Beautiful and quiet.

  • Darryl Baker

Overrun by bullants

  • Ron Raymond

Great place,Luv it

  • Pan Thine Guardian

Gorgeous sunsets.

  • Peter Hamilton

Ok Bream fishing

  • Victor Rattley

The dog loves it

  • Tony Ab

Good views here

  • Simon Wisbey

Great fishing.

  • Darren M

Love the onka

  • Ngoc Nguyen

Good paddle

  • Craig delussey

Great spot

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