Parks & Playgrounds Archives

Fenced & Fun: Fern Bay Reserve Playground

Fully-fenced with shade cloth, the Fern Bay playground is great for kids of all ages. It includes swings, rope bridge climbing equipment and basketball / handball court.

Wickham Park Playground: Flying Fox, Climbing Equipment & More

A large climbing structure, a flying fox , a group swing and even a boat makes Wickham Park a fun playground for kids.

Wallsend Brickworks Park: Discover History, Nature & a Fun Playground

Fantastic playground! Combine history & play on a family day out to Wallsend Brickworks Park, site of a historic brickmaking operation in Newcastle.

The Laneway Park: Cute Little Playground in Adamstown

This cute little neighborhood park has play equipment and a covered picnic shelter and is perfect for those with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Pirate Ship at Thomas H Halton Playground Croudace Bay

Play on a Pirate Ship at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay

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.

Pelican Foreshore Park: A Great Playground & Swimming Spot

If your family feels like a play in a playground and a swim at a gentle lakeside beach on Lake Macquarie, visit Pelican Park. It features a fully fenced playground with play equipment catering to a range of ages.

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.

Tourle Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield West: A Challenge for Older Kids

Challenge your kids at Tourle Street Reserve playground at Mayfield West! With more challenging play equipment than your average playground, we’re recommending this park for those with kids 5+.

Nesca Park: Enjoy this Inner-City Playground and Parkland

A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.

Visit Wallsend Active Hub in Federal Park For a Fun Family Day Out

Wallsend Active Hub is now open at Federal Park. As well as a playspace, it has a pump track, climbing wall and multi-sport courts

Webb Park Playground: Visit This Fun Beach-Themed Playground in Redhead

A beach themed playground near the beach? Gotta love Webb Park at Redhead Beach in Lake Macquarie. Kids will love the large wave climbing structure and the flying fox flanked by surfboards.