First published 21 Oct 2026, 10:30am
It has attracted families from far and wide to Adelaide’s northern suburbs since it opened in February, and now a popular Adelaide playground has received an award for building excellence.
Hickinbotham Group’s Harvest Green Park at Roseworthy was last week recognised for the significant contribution it has made to improving the lives of local families.
Taking home the award for best Social and Community Infrastructure project and the 2026 UDIA SA Awards for Excellence, the $2.5m community playground is the latest milestone in the $504m Roseworthy development that will house 750 families when completed.
The development is a project of Land Australia – a subsidiary and land-development arm of the Hickinbotham Group, which is South Australia’s largest home builder and land developer.
Harvest Green Park. Pic: Dan Schultz
The new Harvest Green playground in Roseworthy. Picture: Eleni Tzanos
A tractor in the new Harvest Green playground in Roseworthy. Picture: Eleni Tzanos
The playground was designed with a multi-generational approach and has a dedicated toddler zone with sensory spinners, tractor equipment, small slide, basket swing and play shop for younger children.
For older children, there are two 10m-high silo towers, dual flying fox, a half basketball court, soccer and football goals and kickabout space.
There’s also a barbecue area, a shelter, seating and toilet facilities.
The park and its playground has fast become a calling card for the developing suburb, drawing families from all over the state.
To provide some context as to just how loved it is – more than 1500 people attended its opening day celebration.
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Hickinbotham Group managing director Michael Hickinbotham said he was beyond proud of the accomplishment and the impact it was having on its local community.
“It is one thing to build a home; it is another to support a thriving community for the wellbeing of all residents,” he said.
The Hickinbotham Group’s Michael Hickinbotham. Supplied
“For more than 70 years we’ve been building strong communities through investing in social infrastructure that fosters connection.
“Harvest Green Park is a first-class community playground in the heart of the Roseworthy community.
“It is a meeting place for families, where children’s imaginations can run free as parents forge friendships with their neighbours.
“Our state-of-the-art playgrounds foster communities where people want to live.
The project just took home a major award. Picture: Eleni Tzanos
There’s something for kids of all ages. Picture: Eleni Tzanos
Krista and Evie Matthews at Harvest Green Park, built by Land Australia.
“We’re so proud of what we’ve created at Harvest Green Park and humbled by this recognition.”
The UDIA SA Awards recognise and celebrate innovation, design quality, and leadership across South Australia’s urban development industry.
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