For those seeking a different, fully-fenced playground, or anyone exploring the southern end of Lake Macquarie, this colourful community playground has plenty of equipment to keep the kids occupied.
Located at the corner of Newcastle and Station Streets, a large car park provides convenient access to the playground. Amenities, including accessible facilities, are available at the adjacent Bernie Goodwin Sports Oval.
The playground itself features two separate all-abilities areas; one catering to younger kids and one to older kids. There’s also a third area with fitness stations and a fourth containing a Liberty Swing, allowing kids in wheelchairs to join in the fun.
Younger kids can enjoy the swings, including a group swing and inclusive seat swing, the boat-shaped rocker, the wheelchair-accessible play tower and interactive play panels.
Older kids can have fun on the climbing equipment, including the large rock-climbing structure, pyramid climbing net, hanging swing, double rocker and more.
Teens aren’t forgotten here, either. The latest addition is a dedicated ‘hang-out’ space co-designed by local teenagers. It’s got a great vibe with hammocks for relaxing, social seating for catching up with friends, and even inground trampolines.
Skaters have a variety of challenges at the adjoining skate park, with a quarter pipe, flatbanks, and hubbas. There’s also undercover seating and a water bubbler at the skate park.
Get a workout in while the kids play! The playground’s fitness circuit offers four pieces of fitness equipment, including an incline sit-up bench and push-up station, perfect for older siblings and adults.
While mature trees offer pleasant shaded seating on sandstone blocks around the playground, the play equipment and picnic table receive limited shade, so be sure to pack hats and sunscreen for your visit.
Update: According to Lake Macquarie Council website: Council recently completed works to install shade sail covers over the playground at Bernie Goodwin Oval, Morisset. Due to a design non-conformance identified in the shade sails, Council will temporarily remove the sails. Council expects the shade sails to be reinstalled prior to February 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Good to Know
Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park is designed for all ages.
The park is located at 59 Newcastle Street, Morisset, on the corner of Newcastle and Station Streets.
Yes. Public toilets, including accessible/disabled facilities, are available at the adjacent Bernie Goodwin Sports Oval.
Yes. There are water fountains (bubblers) located at both the playground and the skate park.
Yes. There are several picnic tables throughout the park, including undercover seating near the skate park and seats mounted on sandstone blocks around the playground.
Yes. The park includes a BBQ and picnic area, making it a great spot for a family lunch.
Yes. This is an inclusive, all-abilities park. It features a Liberty Swing, a wheelchair-accessible carousel, a wide-access play tower, and flat concrete paths connecting the various zones. There is also dedicated disabled parking.
Yes. While there isn’t a café inside the fence, the Morisset town centre is just a short walk away. You can find several options, including cafés within the nearby Coles shopping complex on Newcastle Street.
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