Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Upgraded 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.
Take Your Kids to Adamstown Park Playground
Experience the fun at Adamstown Park Playground. There’s a play structure, 2 slides, swings & a scooter track – kids will love it!
Playgrounds with Nearby Pubs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Craving some good old-fashioned pub grub? Head to a local pub or club for lunch or dinner. Here’s our list of local pubs and clubs that have playgrounds nearby.
Wirraway Park: An Aviation-Themed Playground in the Hunter Valley Area
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.
9 Playgrounds with Scooter Tracks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Load the scooters, helmets and protective gear into the car and head out to one of these playgrounds that include a great scooter track in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Best Playgrounds for Toddlers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
Best Playgrounds for Older Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
There’s loads of fun playgrounds in the Newcastle region but sometimes you need more challenging and adventurous playgrounds for older kids. These include things like more advanced climbing equipment and flying foxes.
Visit the Partially-Fenced and Shaded Playground at Cooranbong Reserve
Visit the fenced and shaded playground at Cooranbong Reserve. Besides the large playground, featuring swings, a water play area and a large climbing net there’s also a netball/basketball court, fields, history and a nearby short walk to discover.
Rawson Park Playground: Visit This Fun Beachside Playground in Stockton
Beach lovers and playground enthusiasts will enjoy Rawson Park Playground. With amenities, a cafe, the Stockton Bowling Club, and sparkling Stockton Beach all within easy reach, families can easily turn a trip to the playground into a fun-filled beach day!
8 Playgrounds with a Transport Theme in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do you have a little train, plane, ship or rocket-lover? You’ll make their day by taking them to one of these great transport-themed parks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Take a Drive to Wine Country & Visit the Amazing Huntlee Park Playground
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.
Views of Swansea Channel at Chapman Oval Playground
Go for a play at Chapman Oval in Swansea. This playground features play equipment plus great views across Swansea Channel.
Lambton Park: Picnics, Pool & a Fun Playground
Lambton Park is a firm favourite with local families. It offers a range of play equipment suitable for a variety of age groups from toddlers to school-aged kids.
Playgrounds with All-Abilities Equipment in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Visit a playground that includes play equipment for people of all abilities. Every child deserves to have fun at a playground and inclusiveness should always be promoted. Here are the playgrounds we’ve found in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter that include all-abilities equipment.