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.
Enjoy a Nature Day Out at Kooragang Wetlands in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
Visit Wallsend Active Hub in Federal Park For a Fun Family Day Out
Wallsend Active Hub is now open at Federal Park. As well as a playspace, it has a pump track, climbing wall and multi-sport courts
Enjoy the Quiet at Henderson Park
Henderson Park is a lovely quiet suburban spot in Adamstown with shade, a small playground and plenty of grass for kids to run around.
Islington Park: Have Fun at the Playground, Scooter Track & Basketball Court
With lots of fun play equipment as well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages.
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