Looking for a local playground with a group swing? Across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region, there are heaps of local playgrounds that feature a group swing, also also known as a nest swing or a disc swing.
These swings fit multiple kids or even an adult or child together. The rope swings are also of benefit for those with disabilities. A reader with a disabled child recently asked us if we could put together a list of rope group swings.
So here’s our list of playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region with a group swing. We’ve also included information about other swings available at these playgrounds as well.
Adamstown Park Playground (Adamstown)
The Adamstown Park playground has lots of different swings. As well as a regular swing and a baby swing, there’s a group swing so kids can pile in and swing together.
Avon Street Reserve Playground (Mayfield)
If your kids like swings, take them to Avon Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield. There’s a swing at Avon Street Reserve Playground to suit all ages. Babies and toddlers can swing in the baby/toddler swing or partner up with an older sibling on the double swing which incorporates a baby and regular swing facing each other. There’s also a popular group swing and a regular child swing.
Bennett Park (Valentine)
Head to Bennett Park in Valentine. There is a regular and baby swing as well as a group swing so kids (or mum or dad) can pile in and swing together.
Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park (Morisset)
Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park is a fully-fenced playground with all-abilities equipment. As well as a group swing, there’s also Liberty Swing, allowing kids in wheelchairs to join in the fun.
Blackbutt Adventure Park (New Lambton)
The Blackbutt Reserve adventure park located at Richley Reserve is divided into two main sections. One area away from the large climbing structure contains toddler swings and a group swing.
Blackbutt Reserve Carnley Avenue (New Lambton)
You cab also find a group swing at Blackbutt Reserve on the Carnley Reserve side The Bower Bird playground is designed for children ages 2 to 10. It features a large climbing structure, roundabout, see saw, a group swing, 2 slides and musical instruments.
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park (Minmi / Fletcher)
An update to Blue Gum Hills playground included a baby swing, regular swing and a group swing, a much-needed addition to this fun playground.
Bolton Point Playground (Bolton Point)
Situated on the western side of the lake, Bolton Point Park has breathtaking views of Lake Macquarie. It also has a swing, toddler swing and a group swing that can fit a few children at once.
Bower Reserve Playground (Medowie)
Take a drive to the Bower Reserve playground in The Bower Estate at Medowie. There’s two playgrounds at this location including a smaller playground which includes a group spider web swing as well as a regular swing and baby swing.
Chapman Oval Playground (Swansea)
At Chapman Oval playground, you’ll find a regular swing, a baby swing and a group nest swing as well as a great view of Swansea Channel.
Cooranbong Reserve Playground (Cooranbong)
Located on the southwest side of Lake Macquarie, Cooranbong Reserve Playground has lots of play equipment. When it comes to swings, there’s plenty for kids to choose from including a baby/toddler swing and regular swing. The 360-degree suspension group swing will be a guaranteed hit with kids of all ages.
The 360-degree suspension group swing will be a guaranteed hit with kids of all ages.
Cressington Way Reserve (Wallsend)
If you’re a fan of timber playgrounds, head to Cressington Way Playground in Wallsend. It has a group swing as well as a regular swing with accompanying baby swing.
Elbrook Drive Reserve Playground (Rankin Park)
Check out the colourful play equipment at Elbrook Drive Reserve playground in Rankin Park. There’s a group swing, swing with accompanying baby swing.
Gregson Park Playground (Hamilton)
As you enter the playground from the eastern entrance of Gregson Park (near the cannons), you’ll immediately see the swings. As well as a regular swing and baby swing, there’s a group nest swing so that groups of kids, or parents and their children can jump in and swing together.
Harold Gregson Reserve (Maitland)
Head to Harold Gregson Reserve in Maitland. As well as lots of other play equipment, the playground includes a baby swing and group nest swing.
Harold Myers Park (Birmingham Gardens)
When it’s time for a swing, there’s a selection to suit all ages at Harold Myers Park in Birmingham Gardens. Kids can choose from a regular swing or a group swing and there’s also a baby/toddler swing.
District Park One Playground (Huntlee)
Take a drive to Huntlee, near Branxton and check out District Park One. There are five swings at this playground, so kids won’t have to line up too long for a swing. Besides two baby/toddler swings there are two regular swings and a group swing. All are shaded by large shade sails.
Islington Park (Islington)
If you’re after swings, you’ll find them at Islington Park. Here, you’ll find 2 baby swings, 2 regular swings and a very fun standalone group swing.
Jesmond Park (Jesmond)
There’s two playgrounds at Jesmond Park but if you’re after a group swing, head to the playground near Newcastle Road. There’s a climbing structure, roundabout, double seesaw (fits 4) and a flying saucer swing (fits as many as you can get in).
Katherine’s Landing District Park Playground (North Rothbury)
The group swing at Katherine’s Landing District Park Playground has softfall underfoot and swings in all directions. Other inclusive features at the playground include inground trampolines, disabled amenities and a network of wide concrete paths.
King Edward Park (Newcastle)
King Edward Park in Newcastle and features play equipment suited to preschoolers. There are three swings: a baby swing, regular swing and a group swing.
Kotara Park Playground (Kotara)
You’ll find a group swing as well as toddler swing and regular swing at Kotara Park Playground.
Loch Ness Park Playground (Fletcher)
Head to Lochness Park in Fletcher. The play equipment includes a spiderweb group swing, a regular child swing and a toddler swing.
Nesca Park (Cooks Hill)
There’s lots of swing options at Nesca Park. In addition to the regular swing and baby swing, there’s also the large communal swing which encourages kids to all climb in and have a fun time.
Novacastrian Park (New Lambton)
Novocastrian Park in New Lambton a great spot for play. This wooden playground isn’t massive but has enough equipment to keep little ones happy. There is a regular and baby swing as well as a group swing so kids can pile in and swing together.
Rathmines Park
Head to Rathmines Park. Along with the view you’ll find baby swing, a regular swing and a groupp swing.
Rose Point Park (Singleton)
Located in parkland near the Hunter River, this large Rose Point Park playground is fully-fenced and has lots of shade with mature trees within the playground. There’s a dedicated swing area with four baby swings, four regular swings and two group swings.
Speers Point Park Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (Speers Point)
Speers Point Park is full of play equipment. But if you head to the southern end of the Speers Point Park you’ll find a group swing. It’s here that you’ll see the best lake views.
Stevenson Park (Mayfield West)
you haven’t been to Stevenson Park, it’s worth a visit. It features a climbing structure, in-ground trampoline, balance balls & a slide plus half-basketball court. Plus, it has a a group swing as well as two regular swings.
Wallsend Active Hub (Wallsend)
When you get to Wallsend Active Hub, you’ll notice the swing block. It has two regular swings, a baby swing and an accessibility swing. But if you’re looking for a group swing, you’ll find that past the in-ground trampolines.
Wallsend Brickworks Park (Wallsend)
Combine history and play on a family day out to Wallsend Brickworks Park, site of a historic brickmaking operation. As well as lots of other play equipment, Brickworks Park features a baby swing, regular swing and also a group basket swing.
Waratah Park (Georgetown)
Waratah Park Playground is only a small playground, but there’s everything kids need to have a fun time including a group swing, a regular child’s swing and a baby/toddler swing.
Warner Park (Warners Bay)
There’s loads of swings at Warner Park including a double swing which incorporates a baby and regular swing facing each other and the popular group swing.
Wickham Park (Wickham)
There’s plenty of climbing equipment, a flying fox and a flying saucer group swing at Wickham Park Playground.
