Richley Reserve Playground — Attraction in Newcastle-Maitland

Beautiful location BUT google will tell you that this is a quiet place to walk your dog but the signs clearly say NO DOGS (and you'll see pictures of people with their dogs in the open grass area). It is not legal to walk your dog in reserves that state No Dogs. If council were to catch you it's a huge fine. I wish Google would actually check these kinds of posts against the actual rules of the reserve. Drove all the way over here to find that sign. Definitely a waste of time and petrol. Can't dis the park reserve or park, just disappointed and want to help other dog owners realise that it not a place to take your...

Excellent nature reserve to take the whole family. The kids loved this huge play ground and the many experiences it provides. It's absolutely beautiful to be surrounded by trees and the sounds of the birds especially the occasional laughing kookaburra. The lake has ducks. You can take a bush walk through to the other side of Blackbutt reserve to see the animals along the board walk. There are plenty of green grass for your picnic blanket or to kick a ball or catch a frisbee. Picnic tables and a few bbq and public toilets. Just remember it's a paid parking area now so will cost about $12 for a few...

Beautiful nature reserve with an excellent playground for ages 3 to 4 and up. Some of the larger equipment is more geared for older kids, and it’s not fenced in (and ponds are nearby). The nature is what makes it so lovely and all of the wildlife you can see, but could also be the reason it could be tricky for families with tiny kiddos.

My only complaint is the cost of the carpark…not really sure why there is a fee at all, but it’s pretty high for the area (higher than at Blackbutt Reserve where you get to see a lot...