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.
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.
Fully-fenced and packed with play equipment for kids of all ages, Rose Point Park Regional Playground in Singleton is a worth a visit.
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.
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.
Enjoy a play at Grahame Park Playground, a cute little neighbourhood park in Carrington.
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.
Check out the kids play area at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station). It’s home to a large snake and frog!
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.
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.
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.
With two playgrounds, a frisbee park, rose garden, bush tracks and plenty of grass to run around, Jesmond Park is popular with families.
The playground at Wallsend Park, Wallsend is a gem! Kids can test their ninja climbing skills on the climbing wall and spinning rope climb.
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.
There is a new playground at St John’s Memorial Park, next door to Tingira Heights Fire Station.