Need another reason to visit East Maitland Library? Take your baby, toddler or primary-school aged kids to Green Hills Gardens Park. There’s a great fully-fenced and partly-shaded playground, perfect for little ones.
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.
If you’re visiting Catherine Hill Bay, stop in for a rest and a play at the Village Playground at Headland Reserve. With accessible paths and fun, natural elements, it’s a great playground for all ages.
Visit Beauford Avenue Reserve in Maryland. This neighbourhood park has plenty to keep kids busy with a playground and half-court basketball area.
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!
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.
Find the best playgrounds near you in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. Local guides by region, age group and feature, from fenced parks to adventure playgrounds.
How amazing is the massive Speers Point Variety Park? This 2-hectare fully fenced park is packed with fun play equipment for kids of all ages.
Check out the kids play area at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station). It’s home to a large snake and frog!
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.
Looking for group swings in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Check our list of playgrounds perfect for family fun and inclusive play.
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.
Take the kids on a day trip to Maitland and enjoy Wirraway Park. Just a 30 minute drive from Newcastle, there’s heaps of shared spaces including a cycleway, half-sized basketball court, exercise equipment and a great aviation-themed playground.