Nestled in the suburb of Kilaben Bay is a tranquil park with stunning views of Lake Macquarie.
Kilaben Park is a beautiful lakeside park with plenty of things to do for the whole family.
The park features a playground, picnic spots, beautiful garden and a public jetty for swimming, fishing and kayaking.
The medium-sized playground includes stepping stones, spring rockers, a bridge, and a double slide.
There is a swing, toddler swing and a circular swing.
Older kids will enjoy the monkey bars and the challenge of climbing up the nets.
The playground is on woodchips and surrounded by lush grass but is unfenced.
However, it is situated back from the water’s edge.
Kilaben Park is a popular picnic spot with so many tall gum trees creating ample shade over large flat grass areas. Bring a picnic blanket or use one of the table and chair sets.
There are also four picnic tables and BBQ under a covered shelter closer to the water’s edge.
The whole park is shaded and has water views.
The public jetty is popular for swimming and fishing and kayaking. There are 2 swimming ladders along the jetty to access the water and a tap at the end of the jetty.
It has beautiful views of the sheltered Kilaben Bay, and across to Styles Point and Rathmines. After a swim, you can use the outdoor shower to rinse off.
If your family loves plants and flowers, there are beautiful gardens to explore at the top of the park.
You can follow the short walking trails into the garden and see a variety of plants and flowers which delights both kids and adults.
It’s also great for playing hide and seek.
The park is pet friendly and water bowls are provided at the public toilets and also down by the lake (next to the shower) to keep fur babies hydrated.
There is a hall at the top of the park that can be hired for parties and events.
It has a fenced area at the back of the hall which is under shelter. This is a great option for a toddler’s birthday party. Phone 4921 0333 for more information.
Good to know:
Address: Kilaben Park -Toronto Rd, Kilaben Bay NSW 2283
Ideal Age: Pre-schoolers and Primary School Age Kids
Public Toilets: Yes – 2 toilets at the top of the park, one is disabled.
Wheelchair access: There is a sealed path from the top carpark to the toilets and a sealed path from the bottom car park to the jetty. There are no sealed paths to the playground.
Drinking Fountain: Yes, at the toilets.
Picnic Facilities: Four picnic tables at the playground and a sheltered picnic area with 4 tables and electric BBQ right on the water’s edge.
Getting there: You can come by boat, car or bus (There are two car parks in the park). There is a bus stop right at the park. Catch Bus 274 from Toronto.
Christmas Eve: Kilaben Park is one of the parks in Western Lake Macquarie that Santa often visits by boat on Christmas Eve. Locals gather to catch up and see Santa, and this community tradition has been going for years.
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