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
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park and features a unique playground reflecting the history of the area with a mining theme.
Best Playgrounds for Toddlers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
Playgrounds with Nearby Cafes in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Here are playgrounds located close to cafes & coffee shops in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter. Perfect for when you need a caffeine fix!
Explore the Parks & Playgrounds at Wangi Wangi
Explore Wangi Wangi at Lake Macquarie. As well as lakeside parks, you can visit Dobell House, a museum about artist Sir William Dobell
Visit the New Playground at Waratah Park, Waratah
Visit Waratah Park Playground, located behind Callaghan College Waratah Campus and near Hunter Multicultural Communities Gardens. It’s a small playground, suited to under 10’s, with lots of surrounding shade.
New Playground at Arcadia Vale Ideal for Toddlers & Preschoolers
There’s a new playground at Arcadia Vale in Lake Macquarie and it is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Great Views & a Lakeside Playground at Bolton Point Park
Situated on the western side of the lake, Bolton Point Park has breathtaking views of Lake Macquarie. It’s a great spot to enjoy the playground, explore the park or go fishing and boating.
Check out the Marine-Themed Playground at Honeysuckle Park
Head to Honeysuckle Park in Newcastle for a play in a pirate ship! This former industrial maritime land at Honeysuckle is now a harbourfront park with a maritime-themed play area
Visit the Playground at Waratah Park, Georgetown
Visit Waratah Park Playground, located next to Waratah Oval and the Georgetown Girl Guides Hall. It’s only a small playground but there’s enough equipment to make a visit fun for kids.
Lots of Space to Run and Play at Harold Myers Park in Birmingham Gardens
Check out the new Harold Myers Park Playground in Birmingham Gardens. As well as new play equipment, there’s also lots of grassy space in the park to run, play and kick a ball.
All Ages Can Play at Loch Ness Park Playground in Fletcher
Visit Loch Ness Park Playground at Fletcher. It’s one of the region’s latest playgrounds to be updated as part of City of Newcastle’s Playground Replacement Program. The playground is situated in a peaceful bushland setting and spans two levels.
Enjoy Inclusive Maybury Peace Park on a Day Trip with Family or Friends
Maybury Peace Park at Weston is the perfect destination for a day trip with family or friends. With an upgraded, all-abilities playground, peaceful duck pond, fantastic amenities and flat, easy walks around the park itself and adjoining Chinaman’s Hollow, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Avon Street Reserve Playground: So Many Swings to Choose From!
If your kids like swings, take them to Avon Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield. It features four different types of swings as well as slides, balancing and climbing equipment, musical play activities and more.