Play on a Pirate Ship at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay
For an epic play, head to the playground at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay. Fully-fenced with a massive pirate ship, water play area and loads to do.
For an epic play, head to the playground at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay. Fully-fenced with a massive pirate ship, water play area and loads to do.
If your family feels like a play in a playground and a swim at a gentle lakeside beach on Lake Macquarie, visit Pelican Park. It features a fully fenced playground with play equipment catering to a range of ages.
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Challenge your kids at Tourle Street Reserve playground at Mayfield West! With more challenging play equipment than your average playground, we’re recommending this park for those with kids 5+.
A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.
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Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
A beach themed playground near the beach? Gotta love Webb Park at Redhead Beach in Lake Macquarie. Kids will love the large wave climbing structure and the flying fox flanked by surfboards.
Visit King Edward Park, a beautiful and historic park in the heart of Newcastle. It features fun play equipment suitable for kids of all ages.
Henderson Park is a lovely quiet suburban spot in Adamstown with shade, a small playground and plenty of grass for kids to run around.
For a lovely park near Bar Beach geared to younger kids, visit Empire Park and enjoy a fun play. It’s great for the under 5 set.
Prefer spots without crowds? Here are some places to get out and explore in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter with more space.
With lots of fun play equipment as well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages.
Need childcare in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Here’s some advice on how to find and choose an early childhood service in the region.