Practice Ninja Warrior Climbing Skills at Wallsend Park Playground
The playground at Wallsend Park, Wallsend is a gem! Kids can test their ninja climbing skills on the climbing wall and spinning rope climb.
Gross Street Reserve Playground: A Hidden Gem in Tighes Hill
Visit Gross Street Reserve Playground, a playground in a peaceful bush reserve setting in Tighes Hill. There’s shaded picnic tables and lots of play equipment to suit all ages plus kids will love exploring the nearby Tighes Hill Community Garden.
Dangar Park Playground in Mayfield: Fun Neighbourhood Playground
Drop in for a play at Dangar Park in Mayfield. It’s a small but fun neighbourhood park next to Mayfield Pool.
Explore Newcastle’s Coast with CoastXP
Want to explore the coast of Newcastle? Jump on board CoastXP, an adventure boat tour. It combines sightseeing with local history & marine life.
Connolly Park: Harbourside Playground in Carrington
If you’re looking for a small playground in Carrington, visit Connolly Park playground next to the tennis courts. It’s a cute little playground that’s perfect for a play and a picnic.
Burn Off Excess Energy at Ninja Parc Newcastle
Your wannabe Ninja Warriors will have the time of their lives at Ninja Parc, a ninja-style obstacle park while burning off excess energy and learning new skills.
Newcastle Treetops Adventure Park: Fun, Nature and Thrills for Kids
Take your kids to TreeTop Adventure Park at Blue Gum Hills in Newcastle. It’s a super fun day out where kids can climb through the trees, cross wobbly obstacles and fly through the air on flying foxes.
Best Spots to Picnic With Friends & Family in the Newcastle Area
We’ve put together a guide to the best picnic spots in Newcastle including those barbecues, playgrounds and amenities.
Jesmond Park: Not Just One, But Two Playgrounds
With two playgrounds, a frisbee park, rose garden, bush tracks and plenty of grass to run around, Jesmond Park is popular with families.
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.
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.