Here’s a playground that’s great for older kids who like to climb. Located in ‘The Sanctuary’ in Fletcher on Kurraka Drive past the Community Centre, it boasts a large climbing frame that’s ideal for energetic kids.
Planning a visit to Newcastle and want to know what to do with kids? Here’s an insider guide to family fun.
Take your family to Kotara Park. This playground is ideal for the under 6 set and you’ll hear the trains chugging by.
Visit Minmi Reserve for a great playground suited to the under 8 crowd. This colourful community playground is a great addition to the area.
Experience the adventure of an escape room with your kids. Now open in Newcastle, Escape Reality offers a fun challenge!
Partially fenced, this playground in Rankin Park contains a wooden play structure, swing set and logs for kids to balance and jump.
The Stockton Active Hub is amazing. With a great playground equipment and skate facilities plus fantastic harbour views of Newcastle, it’s a favourite with both kids and adults.
Want a playground near a bakery? Check out Hogue Park in Maryville, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
How many times have you crossed Stockton Bridge by car? You can walk across Stockton Bridge and experience for yourself Newcastle’s own “Bridge Climb”
A former steam tram route, the Tramway Track is now a 3.9 kilometre off-road cycle / pedestrian track which connects Wallsend to Glendale.
Check out the playground in Stevenson Park in Mayfield West. It features a climbing structure, in-ground trampoline, balance balls and a slide plus half-basketball court.
Enjoy a walk around Throsby Creek through Carrington Mangrove Boardwalk and include a play at the Drop in the Ocean playground in Maryville.
Explore Stockton on a family bike ride. This 7km flat and easy bike path stretches from Stockton Bridge around the peninsula to the breakwall.
Check out Smith Park Playground in Hamilton North. It’s fantastic for adventurous kids – basically a Ninja Warrior kids playground. It’s a newer playground having … Read Article