Blackbutt Reserve Newcastle | Animals, Playgrounds & Picnics
Blackbutt Reserve in New Lambton is one of Newcastle’s best free family days out. Here’s everything you need to know — animals, feeding times, playgrounds, café and how to get there.
Best Playgrounds in Port Stephens for Kids and Families
Discover the best playgrounds in Port Stephens for kids, from beachside play spaces to shaded parks in Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Anna Bay and beyond.
Best Adventure Playgrounds for Older Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
There’s loads of fun playgrounds in the Newcastle region but sometimes you need more challenging and adventurous playgrounds for older kids. These include things like more advanced climbing equipment and flying foxes.
Fenced Playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Here’s our big list of playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter which are fenced, perfect if you have a new walker (or runner!) in your family. We’ve included a list of fully-fenced and partially-fenced playgrounds.
Playgrounds with All-Abilities Equipment in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Visit a playground that includes play equipment for people of all abilities. Every child deserves to have fun at a playground and inclusiveness should always be promoted. Here are the playgrounds we’ve found in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter that include all-abilities equipment.
Playgrounds With Basketball Courts in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
If you and your kids want to shoot some hoops or play basketball, here are playgrounds with basketball courts in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Visit Chartley Street Reserve Playground at Warners Bay
Take little ones for a play at Chartley Street Reserve in Warners Bay. There’s lots of fun, brightly-coloured play equipment and it provides a quieter alternative to Warner Park.
All Ages Will Love Bower Reserve Playground in Medowie
Two playgrounds, exercise area & half-sized netball/basketball court, bike & scooter paths and public art makes Bower Reserve Playground in Medowie a top family spot.
Maitland Park Playground: Fully Fenced and All Abilities
Visit Maitland Park Playground, a fenced all-abilities playground with equipment suited to a range of ages.
4 Parks to Visit in the Raymond Terrace Area
If you are driving to or through the Raymond Terrace area, here are four great parks to check out.
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.
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.
Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views
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.
All Ages Can Play at Loch Ness Park Playground in Fletcher
Visit Loch Ness Park Playground at Fletcher. The playground is situated in a peaceful bushland setting and spans two levels.