Top Rated Parks to Visit in Newcastle

"As well as a fully-fenced playground, it has a lakeside beach. On warm days, it’s a beautiful spot to have a dip or build sandcastles. Please note that Lake Macquarie Council advises that the current can get quite strong coming from the edge of Swansea channel and the beach can drop off suddenly in parts, so its best the kids are supervised at all times."

"Climb, swing, tightrope walk and more amongst some magnificent trees. This one is for your adventurous kids and those who love being outside. With locations in Newcastle and the Central Coast, find an adventure that is right for your family."

"Not far from Hamilton's Beaumont Street is this small neighbourhood playground. It contains a small amount of play equipment for kids to play on. Figtrees and palm trees shade the playground making it perfect for hot days."

"Connolly Park is a cute little playground in the harbourside suburb of Carrington that’s perfect for a play and a picnic. It’s ideal for yournger kids with small climbing equipment with a slide and a set of swings (regular and baby). Put this on your list for toddler-suitable playgrounds!"

"There’s a surprisingly large number of things to do at Jesmond Park. Whether you feel like visiting one of the two playground, having a picnic, going on a bushwalk or playing frisbee golf, you can do it all at Jesmond Park. There’s actually two playgrounds featuring swings, climbing equipment, climbing wall, slides and and a small train for little kids to climb on #newcastle #nsw #playground #familyfun #park #newcastlepark #familyfun #jesmond"

"A favourite with many local families, Islington Park offers tons of fun activities for kids. With lots of fun equipment a well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages. There’s things to climb over and under, around and through including a climbing structure, play equipment with slides, a boat and a colourful sculpture."

"Laneway Park in Adamstown is a small park located between residential houses. Locals have set up a children’s community garden and there’s tools and watering cans if your family want to contribute by weeding or watering. For kids, there’s swings (regular and toddler), small play equipment and a couple of wobblies."

"Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village features a variety of boutique specialty shops, restaurants and cafes, General Store, Chemist plus many attractions such as Aqua Golf, a pristine wedding chapel and so much more."

"A nice quick and easy fast food stop for all your Thai street food fixes. Don’t miss out on the $13 lunch menu between 11am & 2:30pm daily."