Blue Gum Hills Regional Park: Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past & a Fun Playground
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park with a new playground.
Centennial Park: Visit a Fun Playground in Cooks Hill
Head to Centennial Park in Cooks Hill. Kids will love the playground with slides, swings, balancing equipment & more. It’s the perfect spot for meet ups and kids parties.
Head to Karakai Park in Murrays Beach for a Fun Playground, Hit Wall & Basketball Court
Visit Karakai Park / Murrays Beach Park in Lake Macquarie. Your kids enjoy the natural-themed playground, hit wall & basketball court.
Whitebridge Park: Fully Fenced & Lots of Fun!
Harold Wesley Knight Park (also known as Whitebridge Park) is a beautiful fully-fenced suburban park with a kids playground and lots of green space.
Relax at Beachside Dixon Park Playground
Relax at Dixon Park fenced playground in Merewether and enjoy the ocean views while your child plays.
Fenced Playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley & Port Stephens
Here’s our big list of playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter which are fenced, perfect if you have a new walker (or runner!) in your family. We’ve included a list of fully-fenced and partially-fenced playgrounds.
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.
Visit the Playground at Jewells Parade Reserve
Looking for a spot to take the kids for a play? There’s a lovely neighbourhood playground tucked away in a shady reserve on Jewells Parade in Lake Macquarie that’s worth checking out.
Discover Play Equipment Galore at Taylor Park in Barnsley
The colourful playground at Taylor Park in Barnsley has a variety of play equipment for all ages. There’s also a flying fox, and a basketball/netball practice court.
Playgrounds with Nearby Coffee Shops & Cafes in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Need a caffeine fix while the kids play? Here are the best playgrounds located near cafes and coffee shops in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Double the Fun at Huntlee: Adventure Awaits at Katherine’s Landing District Park Playground & Pump Track!
Pack your bikes, scooters and helmets, as Katherine’s Landing District Park at Huntlee includes a world-class pump track.
Plenty of Fun Awaits at Gregson Park Playground in Hamilton
Gregson Park playground in Hamilton includes equipment for all-ages and abilities, incorporating traditional play equipment, plus nature and water play.
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.
Bridges Hill Park Playground in Cessnock: Fun for Everyone!
Bridges Hill Park Playground, located in Cessnock, is a fantastic park for all ages, featuring a half-court basketball court, a scooter track, and more.