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The Paddocks Wetlands

Maxwell Rd, Para Hills West, SA

4.3(242 reviews)

The Paddocks Wetlands is a sprawling, multi-purpose recreational reserve in Australia that offers a diverse range of facilities for the community and their pets. The park features a dedicated, fenced "Small Dog Park" area, ensuring a safe environment for smaller breeds to socialize. The landscape is a mix of vast, well-maintained grassy sports fields—some equipped with floodlights for night use—and natural wetland zones filled with mature eucalyptus trees that provide significant natural shade. Ground surfaces vary throughout the park, including expansive grass, dirt walking trails, wooden boardwalks, and specialized rubberized matting or wood chips in the playground areas. Amenities are plentiful, including a modern public toilet block with an integrated water fountain, a sheltered grandstand with tiered seating, and even a charming "Little Library" for visitors. For children, the park boasts impressive play equipment, ranging from traditional swings to a massive, multi-level climbing fortress and a rope pyramid. The atmosphere is vibrant yet peaceful, catering to sports enthusiasts, families, and dog walkers alike.

Essential Features

Fencing

metal

Water

Available

Off-Leash

24/7 Off-Leash

Shade

Available

Separate Areas

Small & Large

Lighting

Well Lit

Amenities

Toilets

Available

Parking

On-site

Bins

Available

Seating

Benches Available

Poop Bags

Bring Your Own

Agility Equipment

Not Available

Terrain & Features

Surface

Grass

Size

Large/Spacious

Terrain

Flat

Puppy Friendly

All Ages

Type

Outdoor

Additional Amenities

Picnic Tables

Playground

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Parking

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Opening Hours

Monday(Today)Open 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Reviews

10 reviews
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Jason J.8 June 2025
5/5

2 dog runs, great playground, great place to walk. Wetlands will be amazing when it rains. Toilets and good carpark. Lots of open space to play ball

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PHILIP L.25 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

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christopher P.16 May 2025
3/5

I take my dog here quite often, lovely dog park and walking trail. Regrettably the issue here is on the weekends people will take over the entire playground and bbq area and act like they are the only ones who have the rights to use them. …

N
Niranjan F.16 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

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Amanda W.16 Apr 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

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Lisa A.16 Apr 2025
5/5

Kids love exploring

C
Chintan P.17 Mar 2025
4/5

Rated 4 stars

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Hannah B.17 Mar 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

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Bianca V.15 Feb 2025
5/5

Well maintained walking trails and facilities. Great dog park and most importantly for our puppy, the location of her doggy daycation bus stop.

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andrey K.15 Feb 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars