Richley Reserve — Attraction in Newcastle-Maitland

This is a wonderful public reserve that offers large, open grassy areas surrounded by beautiful bushland. A pond with plenty of wildlife (birds and fish) will keep younger kids entertained.

There is plenty of seating and tables, some of which are undercover. You can book certain sheltered areas for functions. There are plenty of BBQs with both gas and wood fired available. If you're planning on using the wood fired ones bring along some paper and matches, there is plenty of wood provided.

Everything is very well maintainted.

In the warmer months insect repellant is a must due to the mosquittos.

Car parking is available, but it's not free. You can purchase tickets from a vending machine located at the car park.

It's a fantastic place to bring the family for a picnic lunch and some...

Great place for the family. Brand new playground as of 1st September 2018. In summer it has masses of mosquitoes. There are a lot of ducks and bird life around with organised wildlife encounters offered. Parking is available though you have to pay a meter but it’s ridiculously cheap, so I don’t know why they bother. There are bbq facilities both gas and wood style. Even when it’s busy you can always get a place in the park to enjoy even on public holidays. The council has poured money into the reserve and it really shows. If your in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area stop in as it’s...

Picnic huts with tables and benches are great for family get togethers. The children's playground was great. Toilets were clean. Don't leave food unattended as the kookaburras will swoop and take it! Despite Google Maps saying that the reserve is open 24hrs it is NOT! One of our group noticed a small sign at the entrance, stating closing time was 7pm, but we didn't believe this until the security company came to lock the gates! Luckily he gave us...