An exciting new playspace Livvi’s Place is coming to Foreshore Park! Newcastle’s landmark inclusive playground will feature water play, nature play, & accessible fun for everyone.
Want a playground near a bakery? Check out Hogue Park in Maryville, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Visit Loch Ness Park Playground at Fletcher. The playground is situated in a peaceful bushland setting and spans two levels.
Check out Harold Myers Park Playground in Birmingham Gardens. As well as play equipment, there’s also lots of grassy space in the park to run, play and kick a ball.
Visit Waratah Park Playground, located next to Waratah Oval and the Georgetown Girl Guides Hall. It’s only a small playground but there’s enough equipment to make a visit fun for kids.
Visit Waratah Park Playground, located behind Callaghan College Waratah Campus and near Hunter Multicultural Communities Gardens. It’s a small playground, suited to under 10’s, with lots of surrounding shade.
Check out the colourful play equipment at Elbrook Reserve in Rankin Park. It’s a fun playground for families.
If your kids like swings, take them to Avon Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield. It features four different types of swings as well as slides, balancing and climbing equipment, musical play activities and more.
Maybury Peace Park at Weston is the perfect destination for a day trip with family or friends. With an upgraded, all-abilities playground, peaceful duck pond, fantastic amenities and flat, easy walks around the park itself and adjoining Chinaman’s Hollow, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Take a drive to Huntlee, near Branxton and check out District Park One, featuring a huge playground, cafe, half basketball court and fully-fenced, off-leash dog area. There’s enough play equipment to keep kids of all ages entertained all day.
For a unique family day trip, visit John Tucker Park in the historic country town of Paterson. There’s a great playground that’s both fenced AND shaded as well as a covered barbecue area. An amazing field of poplar trees present a great photo opportunity.
Consider your local park or playground as a party venue! Here’s a list of parks and playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter ideal for hosting a kids birthday party or celebration.
Head to Honeysuckle Park in Newcastle for a play in a pirate ship! This former industrial maritime land at Honeysuckle is now a harbourfront park with a maritime-themed play area
Experience the fun at Adamstown Park Playground. There’s a play structure, 2 slides, swings & a scooter track – kids will love it!