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.
Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.
Visit Loch Ness Park Playground at Fletcher. The playground is situated in a peaceful bushland setting and spans two levels.
Take a drive to Huntlee, near Branxton and check out District Park One, featuring a huge playground, cafe, half basketball court and fully-fenced, off-leash dog area. There’s enough play equipment to keep kids of all ages entertained all day.
Pack your bikes, scooters and helmets, as Katherine’s Landing District Park at Huntlee includes a world-class pump track.
Consider your local park or playground as a party venue! Here’s a list of parks and playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter ideal for hosting a kids birthday party or celebration.
Experience the fun at Adamstown Park Playground. There’s a play structure, 2 slides, swings & a scooter track – kids will love it!
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.
Take your kids to WildNets Newcastle at Blue Gum Hills. 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.
For a whimsical experience, visit the Fairy Garden in Broadmeadow. This enchanted grotto created by a local neighbour, features trees, winding paths, lots of plants and many figurines. It’s a lovely little spot to take young kids.
Visit King Edward Park, a beautiful and historic park in the heart of Newcastle. It features fun play equipment suitable for kids of all ages.
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.
If you’re looking for a park or playground in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter with plenty of shade on a hot, sunny day check out our list.
Gregson Park playground in Hamilton includes equipment for all-ages & abilities incorporating traditional play equipment plus nature & water play.