Playgrounds and Parks

Adamstown Park
- Address:
  Glebe Road , Adamstown 2289
- Facilities:
  Bicycle path, Playground, Seating, Shelter, Tables
- Activity:
  This newly built playground features a triple swing set, inclusive neo saucer, multiplay tower with two slides, climbing ropes and chain bridge. This open space also has a large shelter with picnic tables and seating. See also Sportsgrounds and Facilities
Alder Park
- Address:
  128 Bridges Road , New Lambton 2305
- Features:
  Cricket Field (Synthetic Wicket), Football (Soccer) Field
- Facilities:
  Clubhouse, Dressing Sheds, Grandstand, Parking, Playground, Seating, Storage Room
- Activity:
  The playground at Alder Park features a swingset, a fort with slide and rope climbing wall, and a spring rider. Bench seating available. See also Sportsgrounds and Facilities
Avon Street Reserve
- Address:
  3 Avon Street , Mayfield 2304
- Facilities:
  Parking, Playground, Seating
- Activity:
  Upgraded in 2023 this large playground features 4 bay swing set, balancing and climbing equipment, a carousel, monkey bars and musical activities. A large fort includes a wiggly bridge, super slide and tunnel slide. Park has a bench seat and lots of shaded grassed area.
Awabakal Park
- Address:
  67 Awabakal Dr , Fletcher 2287
- Facilities:
  Bicycle path, Parking, Playground, Seating, Shelter, Tables
- Activity:
  This playgound has two large spaces including a crocodile climbing structure, round swing, carosel, see saw, balance stepers and climbing wall. The park also offers seating and a table and shelter area.
Ballast Ground
- Address:
  Lot 74 Hunter Street , Stockton 2295
- Facilities:
  Parking, Playground, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  Located near Lot 74 Hunter Street, this park features a small playground with a slide, climbers and swingset, large open grassed areas and picnic tables and bench seating scattered througout. See also Sportsgrounds and Facilities
Banksia Close Reserve
- Address:
  Banksia Close , Adamstown Heights 2289
- Facilities:
  Playground, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  Banksia Close Reserve is located within walking distance to Fernleigh Track. This small park area has two swings shaded by trees and a picnic table.
Beauford Avenue Reserve
- Address:
  32 Beauford Avenue , Maryland 2287
- Features:
  Basketball Court
- Facilities:
  Parking, Playground, Seating
- Activity:
  This playground offers equipment such as a fort with slide and a swingset.
Bernborough Avenue Park
- Address:
  15 Bernborough Avenue , Maryland 2287
- Facilities:
  Parking, Playground, Seating
- Activity:
  Located on Bernborough Avenue this playground features toy equipment including a fort with a dual slides, climbing wall and chain bridge, swing set including basket swing, bouldering climbing structure, single person spinner and see saw. Open grassed area and bench seating available.
Birchgrove Drive Reserve
- Address:
  140 Birchgrove Drive , Wallsend 2287
- Facilities:
  Seating, Shelter, Tables
- Activity:
  Large open grass area, with shelter and seating.
Birdwood Park
- Address:
  King Street , Newcastle West 2302
- Facilities:
  Parking, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  Located on King Street, this park offers a large grassed area surrounded by trees with picnic tables and bench seating scattered throughout.
Blackbutt Reserve
- Address:
  Lookout Road, Carnley Avenue and Freyburg Street , New Lambton 2305
- Facilities:
  Accessibility Toilet, BBQ, Parking, Playground, Seating, Tables, Toilets
- Activity:
  See Blackbutt Reserve for more information
Braye Park
- Address:
  68 Clarence Road , Waratah 2298
- Facilities:
  Bubbler, Playground, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  Playground and large open grass area with sheltered picnic tables.
Breen Park
- Address:
  79 Dunbar Street , Stockton 2295
- Facilities:
  Playground, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  This playground is best for younger kids and features equipment including a toddler slide, swingset and a horizontal balancing net. There is also bench seating and a picnic table available and pathway nearby.
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve
- Address:
  Shelley Close , Mayfield 2304
- Facilities:
  Playground
- Activity:
  Located on Shelley Close this small playground features equipment including a fort with slide and a set of swings. There are also park benches nearby.
Cameron Park
- Address:
  148 Christo Road , Waratah 2298
- Facilities:
  Playground, Public Toilets
- Activity:
  Playground and open grass area.
Campbell Park Merewether
- Address:
  Caldwell Street , Merewether 2291
- Facilities:
  Playground
- Activity:
  Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Newcastle Tennis Club Inc
  Information and Bookings
Carrington Foreshore
- Address:
  Cnr McCann Court and Hargrave Street , Carrington 2294
- Facilities:
  Dogs off-leash, Playground, Seating
- Activity:
  Located at the Honeysuckle Reserve, this basic playground is best accessed from McCann Court and Hargrave Street and features a fort, slide, climbers, stand on spinner and a few other toys. It is close to the Carrington Mangrove Boardwalk and Cycleway. Seating available.
Carrington Street Reserve
- Address:
  6 Carrington Street , Wallsend 2287
- Facilities:
  Playground, Seating, Tables
- Activity:
  Large open grass area and playground featuring multiplay unit with double slide, suspension bridge, balance beam, see saw, wind rider and 3 bay swing set.
Casuarina Circuit Reserve
- Address:
  42 Casuarina Circuit , Warabrook 2304
- Facilities:
  Playground
- Activity:
  Playground and large open grass area.
Cathedral Park
- Address:
  99 King Street , Newcastle 2300
- Facilities:
  Parking, Seating
- Activity:
  This inner city park is located on King Street, connected to the Christ Church Cathedral which has been at this site for almost 200 years. This is also the location of a small burial ground. Close to the CBD, Cathedral Park offers plenty of shade providing trees, a grassy picnic area and seating.