Calling all nature-loving families and adventure-seeking tots! We’ve uncovered a hidden gem just for you – the Kingfisher Reserve Playground!
You’ll find this playground fronting a quiet back street within Kingfisher Reserve – and just a hop skip jump from the banks of Lake Macquarie. It’s oh-so quiet and little known, making it a gorgeous haven for families seeking a more relaxed play area and outdoor fun.
The playground itself includes a play structure with monkey bars, a slippery dip, crawl-through tunnel, steering wheel and rickety bridge. There’s also a set of swings – one toddler and one adult seat – plus a see-saw and a single rocker for tiny tots. It’s a playground aimed at early walkers and toddlers. It’s vintage classic playground equipment that has been around for years and still delights the tiny tots.
For book lovers, a delightful little book library awaits.
The expansive green space invites little feet to run and explore, and makes the perfect backdrop for older kids to play hide ‘n’ seek.
We recommend you bring a picnic rug, some books and settle in for a gorgeous afternoon in the dappled sun.
Kingfisher Reserve Playground, Kingfisher Shores
Ages: Tye playground is aimed at early walkers and toddlers. The grass areas are for everyone.
Fenced: No. The playground is a short walk to the lake, so you need to be mindful of wandering tots.
Groundcover: Wood chip… though it’s more dirt and sticks now.
Toilets: No.
Other facilities: Picnic tables and benches.
Shade: The entire area is shaded by beautiful mature trees.
Parking: Plenty of free street parking.
Location: 1 Lakeshore Ave, Kingfisher Shores.
Header image: ©Lauren Tierney for Playing in Puddles.
Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.Â
Written By: LAUREN TIERNEY
Contributor
Lauren is a photographer who is lucky enough to have grown up on the Central Coast. She has always loved the outdoors, exploring and capturing the beauty the Coast has to offer. Now with a toddler by her side, lots more fun and adventure awaits. Check out her stunning photos on Lauren Tierney Photography.
