Looking for a playground where the kids can also shoot some hoops? These parks combine great play equipment with basketball courts across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Just remember to BYO ball!
They’re also a great pick when you’ve got kids of different ages, since one can head straight for the playground while another shoots some hoops.
Playgrounds with Basketball Courts in Newcastle
Beauford Avenue Reserve, Maryland
This small, neighbourhood playground has a half-court basketball area. There’s also plenty of grass, so pack a soccer ball as well as a basketball.
Read our full Beauford Avenue Reserve guide
Corroba Oval, Stockton
Corroba Oval, home of the Stockton Sharks, also has a great basketball court located right next to the car park. There’s also refurbished toilets, including disabled toilets and a kid’s playground with a spider web swing, seesaw, bouncy, toddler slide and climbing/balancing equipment.
Islington Park, Islington
As well as the play equipment, there is also a half basketball court located adjacent to the playground. It’s location means that you can watch kids in the playground as well as the kids on the basketball court.
Read our full Islington Park guide
Jesmond Park, Jesmond
You have your choice of two playgrounds at Jesmond Park. Head to the back playground and you’ll spot the half-basketball court.
Read our full Jesmond Park guide
Novocastrian Park, New Lambton
Head to Novocastrian Park at New Lambton. Adjacent to the playground is a half-basketball court. It’s a great spot for practising your basketball or netball shots. The netball ring is behind the basketball hoop facing the other way.
Read our full Novocastrian Park guide
Stevenson Park, Mayfield West
Head to Stevenson Park in Mayfield West if you want to practice basketball skills. The playground overlooks a half-basketball court with plenty of seating area for those who want to sit back and watch their kids play.
Read our full Stevenson Park guide
Wallsend Active Hub, Wallsend
Bring a ball to Wallsend Active Hub, located next to Wallsend Pool in Federal Park, Wallsend. There’s plenty to do including a playspace with equipment for a variety of ages, a pump track for bikes, scooters and skateboards and a multi-sports courts allowing for basketball and futsal, rebound wall, climbing wall and fitness stations.
Read our full Wallsend Active Hub guide
If you’re just looking for basketball courts, City of Newcastle has basketball courts near the corner of National Park and Parry Streets to activate the formerly unused corner of National Park.
Playgrounds with Basketball Courts in Lake Macquarie
Karakai Park, Murrays Beach
Dual-named, Karakai Park and Murrays Beach Park, this park is located in the residential area, not near the water. It’s a bit of a drive to wind through the suburb of Murrays Beach but it’s worth a visit. The name Karakai means “to be active” in Awabakal. The park features a half-court basketball court, a double-sided hit wall and a playground appealing to kids of all ages.
Read our full Karakai Park guide
Pasterfield Sports Complex, Cameron Park
Get your sport on at Pasterfield Sports Complex in Cameron Park. There’s a variety of courts just below the playground. Most are netball courts but there’s a full-size basketball court as well. This playground area is slightly raised so parents can watch one kid play in the playground and another in the court area.
Read our full Pasterfield Sports Complex guide
Rathmines Youth Hub, Rathmines
The Rathmines Youth Hub, located at Stilling Street, Rathmines features a multi-sport court with half-court basketball feature. There’s also a skate park and pump track.
Read our full Rathmines Youth Hub guide
Taylor Park, Barnsley
There’s so much play equipment to choose from at colourful Taylor Park in Barnsley. Besides a flying fox, play towers, swings and more, there’s also a practice court with a basketball and netball hoop.
Playgrounds with Basketball Courts in Maitland & Hunter Valley
Bridges Hill Park, Cessnock
A unique feature of Bridges Hill Park is the half-sized basketball court which includes fencing around the sides that ensures no balls roll away or get lost. It also features a beautiful Aboriginal Dreamtime mural.
Read our full Bridges Hill Park guide
Harold Gregson Park, Maitland
Located at High Street, Maitland, Harold Gregson Park forms part of the Maitland City Council Harold Gregson Park Youth Space which not only includes a full-size basketball court but a large kids playground, a skate park and amenities.
Read our full Harold Gregson Park guide
Huntlee District Park One, North Rothbury
The half basketball court at this park, nestled amongst the trees, is a peaceful spot to practice shooting some hoops. You can even bring your fur baby with you as there’s a fenced, off-leash dog area right next to the basketball court. When the kids have tired of basketball there’s plenty of equipment to keep them entertained in the large playground.
Read our full Huntlee District Park One guide
Norm Chapman Oval, Rutherford
The Norm Chapman Oval located at Rutherford consists of a half court, playground featuring a castle-themed cubby, climbing wall and enclosed slide, picnic tables and fitness equipment. The nearby sporting ovals provide plenty of space to run around.
Victor Warby Reserve, Gillieston Heights
Adjacent to the playground at Victor Warby Reserve in Gillieston Heights there’s a half basketball/netball court and handball wall. It’s a lovely spot to shoot some hoops, located near the pond in Wallis Creek Estate, but please note that there are no public toilets at this Playground.
Read our full Victor Warby Reserve guide
Playgrounds with Basketball Courts in Port Stephens
Bower Reserve, Medowie
Located next to the large playground Bower Reserve in Medowie, you’ll find a half-size court featuring a basketball hoop one end and netball hoop the other. It’s a beautiful setting for practising some shots.
Read our full Bower Reserve guide
Fern Bay Reserve, Fern Bay
If you want to practice tennis or handball as well as basketball, check out the innovative basketball court at Fern Bay Reserve in Fern Bay located right behind the playground. It’s a fully-fenced, half-size basketball court which incorporates soccer goals and a tennis/handball wall.
Read our full Fern Bay Reserve guide
Mallabula Skate Park, Mallabula, Port Stephens
Located right next to Tilligerry Aquatic Centre, on Lemon Tree Passage Road, Mallabula, is a half-court basketball/netball court. There’s also a large playground and a skate park, plus an oval and lots of grassed areas to kick a ball around.
Want more information about playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter? Visit our Parks and Playgrounds section.