The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground — Attraction in Newcastle-Maitland

It was once an excellent park where kids could play all day. But since the local council has shifted its focus to the Warners Bay area a lot of the facilities are being left to wear and deteriorate It was once at a point where the playground was well fenced in but now hazard barriers and danger tape are prevalent throughout the playground and often gates dont close properly. There are bbq areas and drinking fountains throughout but their condition varies. Its no longer a place where kids can run free and enjoy themselves as the many hazards can cause serious risk to smaller children and those not paying proper attention while navigating the park.

Lmcc needs to put in some serious maintenance work to bring it back to the beautiful and glorious playground...

I’m yet to see a playground with something different and I hate to think a derelict from Edgeworth/Cardiff would deface this well designed playground equipment. The equipment location is always clean with nothing defaced and free parking is very close by. Look after this playground and pickup on those whom think their home antics is acceptable outside, embarrass them firstly in front of those whom respect the...

A great park huge with plenty to do and heaps of seated areas. Could do a little more variety multiples of the same equipment. Flying fox set so high my 5 year nor any other child under 120cm was able to get on without the help of a parent or siblings which I've never come across before and very difficult to pull back up. Otherwise hours of...