Poppethead Park: A Playground With Mining History
A playground, a poppethead & a walk around a dam, Poppethead Park in Kitchener is a great spot in the Hunter Valley for a family day out.
Visit Rose Point Park in Singleton: A Fantastic Regional Playground
Fully-fenced and packed with play equipment for kids of all ages, Rose Point Park Regional Playground in Singleton is a worth a visit.
Blackbutt Reserve: 100% Fun at Richley Reserve Adventure Playground
Enjoy a play in the adventure playground in Richley Reserve at Blackbutt Reserve. It’s a great playground that encourages nature play, adventure and risk-taking.
Rathmines Park: Enjoy a Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views
Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.
Grahame Park in Carrington: Enjoy a Small But Fun Playground
Enjoy a play at Grahame Park Playground, a cute little neighbourhood park in Carrington.
Empire Park Playground in Bar Beach: Best for Under 5s
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.
Spot a Snake & Frog at The Station Newcastle
Check out the kids play area at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station). It’s home to a large snake and frog!
Visit the Whimsical Fairy Garden in Broadmeadow
For a whimsical experience, visit the Fairy Garden in Broadmeadow. This enchanted grotto created by a local neighbour features trees, winding paths, lots of plants and many figurines. It’s a lovely little spot to take young kids.
Play on a Pirate Ship at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay
For an epic play, head to the new playground at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay. Fully-fenced with a massive pirate ship, water play area and loads to do.
Pasterfield Sports Complex: Playground + Sports in Lake Macquarie
Take your kids for a play at Pasterfield Sports Complex, a huge community area in Cameron Park. It combines a large playground and climbing area, fitness area, netball courts, skate park and an AFL and cricket field.
Jesmond Park: Not Just One, But Two Playgrounds
With two playgrounds, a frisbee park, rose garden, bush tracks and plenty of grass to run around, Jesmond Park is popular with families.
Practice Ninja Warrior Climbing Skills at Wallsend Park Playground
The playground at Wallsend Park, Wallsend is a gem! Kids can test their ninja climbing skills on the climbing wall and spinning rope climb.
Enjoy a Play at Stevenson Park in Mayfield West
Check out the new playground in Stevenson Park in Mayfield West. It features a climbing structure, in-ground trampoline, balance balls and a slide plus half-basketball court.
St John’s Memorial Park in Tingira Heights: Playground Next To A Fire Station
There is a new playground at St John’s Memorial Park, next door to Tingira Heights Fire Station.