Looking for ways to get your kids off their screens, up off the couch, and moving their growing bodies while out in the fresh air? Let’s face it – most kids don’t exercise by going for walks or runs – they like something more physical, something competitive, something that involves a game. And what better way to burn off some steam than to shoot a few hoops at one of the many netball or basketball courts across the Central Coast!
Whether you’ve got teens already attending lessons, little ones who love to slam dunk but can’t quite make the distance of the full-size hoops, or tweens who are needing a little encouragement to put down the X-Box remote and try the real thing, we’ve found a bunch of awesome outdoor spaces that will give kids the freedom to hone their skills. Plus, many of these spaces offer other recreational activities including skate parks, BMX tracks, and playgrounds, as well as ample space for kids to run, cycle, and scoot away all that excess energy!
So without further ado, here are some awesome outdoor netball and basketball court spaces you can visit with your kids this season.
Half Basketball Court at Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina
The Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina beckons kids to come shoot some hoops on its half basketball court, plus join in myriad other activities for kids of all ages. Think skate park, BMX track, bike and scooter path, multiple playgrounds, AND coffee from Jasmine Greens kiosk!
Head here for:
- Half-sized basketball court
- A full-sized basketball hoop
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: The corner of Sydney Avenue and The Esplanade in Umina.
Kurraba Oval Park Basketball Ring, Berkeley Vale
The mini basketball court space at Kurraba Oval Park in Berkeley Vale will keep older kids smiling while younger children happily play on the neighbouring playground – complete with slippery dips, see-saw and a bike/scooter path.
Head here for:
- A full-sized basketball hoop
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Kurraba Oval, Berkeley Vale. (The park is located at the end of Kareelah Avenue.)
Lemon Grove Netball Courts, Ettalong
This huge outdoor space in Ettalong boasts 14 netball courts and was recently kitted out with adjustable goalposts for junior competitions. This makes it a great place for younger children who want to practice their shooting skills and find standard hoops just a little too high. It’s also a local favourite for families with kids who want to practice cycling and scooting on a flat surface with minimal obstacles in their way!
Head here for:
- Multiple full-sized netball courts
- Full-height netball rings
- Junior-height netball rings
Address: Lagoon St, Ettalong Beach
Bato Yard Basketball Court, Bateau Bay
As well as being home to one of the top skateparks in the country, Bateau Bay Skate Park (Bato Yard to locals) also has a basketball court for kids to hone their skills and get some exercise in the sunshine.
Head here for:
- Full-sized basketball court
- Full-height basketball hoops
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 460 The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay (opposite Bateau Bay Square).
Basketball Ring at Patonga Camping Ground Playground
This little court is part of the Patonga Camping Ground playground situated in Brisbane Waters National Park and is a great spot for older kids to practice their ball skills while younger siblings play in the sandy park next door.
Head here for:
- A full-height basketball hoop
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: The end of Bay Street, Patonga.
Half Basketball Court at Alan Davidson Oval, Wyoming
As well as the large grassed area at Alan Davidson Oval in Wyoming, the public space includes a half basketball court and kick wall, as well as a playground with some challenging rope frames for kids to enjoy.
Head here for:
- Half-sized basketball court
- Full-sized basketball hoop
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Alan Davidson Oval, 30 Renwick St, Wyoming.
Adcock Park Netball Courts, Gosford
Adcock Memorial Park in Gosford is a great place to visit for practicing ball sports. Not only does it have a great netball sporting facility, but the huge grassed area also provides ample outdoor space for other ball sports and getting some much-needed exercise. Plus, there’s a concrete bike track that loops the entire perimeter of the park, so families can throw balls AND bikes in the car for a full morning of exercising fun! Some of the netball rings are full height and some are junior height for younger kids, and one is undercover so you can even get out for a shoot on rainy days.
Head here for:
- Multiple full-sized netball courts
- Full-height netball rings
- Junior-height netball rings
Address: 2 Adcock Avenue, West Gosford.
Mini Basketball Court at Heazlett Park, Avoca
The mini basketball court at Heazlett Park in Avoca is a great space for older kids to practice their dribbling. Plus, it’s fenced off from its neighbouring playground to prevent younger tots from running onto the court and getting bowled over mid lay-up!
Head here for:
- A full-height basketball hoop.
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 12 Ficus Ave, Avoca.
Netball Courts at Baker Park in Wyong
Kids on the northern end of the Central Coast often take to Baker Park in Wyong for a variety of sporting activities. Not only does it have a huge netball court space (which is super cool for kids learning to ride a bike), but the large grassed oval also allows for a heap of other ball sports and athletics practice. Baker Park also has kids’ play equipment and is just a short walk from Wyong tennis courts.
Head here for:
- Multiple full-sized netball courts
- Full-height rings
- Junior-height rings.
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Ithome St & Warner Avenue, Wyong.
Basketball Courts at Gavenlock Oval, Narara
Next to the playground at Gavenlock Oval are outdoor basketball courts and a huge grassed area, which makes this a great space for families with kids of varying ages looking for some outdoor activity. Corellas love the area too, so if you have a child who’s fascinated with native birds, it’s a fun place for birdwatching!
Head here for:
- Two Full-sized basketball courts
- Full-height hoops.
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Cnr Adam Street and Rowena Road, Narara.
Basketball and Netball Courts at Mackillop Oval, Kincumber
There’s a bit of everything at Mackillop Oval in Kincumber! As well as a full-sized basketball AND netball court, there’s also a skate park, tennis courts, a huge oval for ball sports, and a bike path that you can follow along the main road, onto Broadwater Park, and all the way to Davistown. Now that’s a week’s worth of exercise packed into one day!
Head here for:
- Full-sized basketball court
- Full-sized netball court
- Full-height rings and hoops
Address: 30 Mackillop Rd, Kincumber South.
Basketball Hoop at Sunshine Reserve, Chittaway Point
Sunshine Reserve backs onto Ourimbah Creek, a beautiful spot for having a wander by the water and watching the ducks totter around. Close-by, there’s a children’s playground and a basketball hoop, which is great for older kids and teens wanting to practice their game while younger siblings play in the park. The basketball “court” is on a grassed area, so it’s more a space for a game of 21 than a full-blown comp, but still great for dribbling the ball and practising lay ups.
Head here for:
- Full-height basketball hoop.
- Full-height netball ring.
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 72 Geoffrey Road, Chittaway Point.
Basketball Hoop at Empire Bay Pump Track
Kids can bounce bounce bounce away on the courts at Empire Bay Pump Track, although there’s only one hoop on the court for practicing rather than a full-blown game. Nevertheless, this awesome location also boasts tennis courts, a bouldering wall, a mini pump track, and fitness equipment so it’s a great place for tweens and teens to burn off some steam while little ones cruise around the courts.
Head here for:
- Full-height basketball hoop.
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 9 Shelly Beach Road, Empire Bay.
Basketball and Netball Courts at Hamlyn Terrace Sporting Facility
The Hamlyn Terrace Sporting Facility boasts a kids’ playground, cricket nets, tennis courts, three multipurpose sports courts (for netball and basketball lovers), and two soccer fields. There’s also a bike/stroller path that loops the grounds so families can pack balls, bikes, and prams and tick all of their exercise boxes at this awesome outdoor space!
Head here for:
- Full-sized basketball courts
- Full-sized netball courts
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 80 Minnesota Rd, Hamlyn Terrace.
Netball Hoops at Turo Reserve, Pretty Beach
There’s a cool, half-netball court with full height and junior height rings at Turo Reserve, Pretty Beach. Plus, there’s tonnes of space to kick a ball on the sports field as well as soccer goals and tennis courts which will keep active tweens and teens happy while little ones play on the adjacent pirate ship playground!
Head here for:
- Half-sized netball court
- Full-height netball rings
- Junior netball rings
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Araluen Drive, Pretty Beach.
Basketball and Netball Courts at Sun Valley Park, Green Point
This regional playspace is bursting with amazing new features, including upgraded basketball and netball courts (oh and a ping pong table if table tennis is your jam!). After shooting hoops at the courts, kids of all ages will be pumped to check out the play equipment, which includes a giant rope tower and a double-flying fox.
Head here for:
- Full-sized basketball courts
- Full-sized netball courts
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: Sun Valley Road, Green Point (opposite Coles).
Basketball Courts at Tunkuwallin Oval, Gwandalan
Tunkuwallin Oval is a fun place to check out if you’ve got kids of various ages. It has basketball courts, a skatepark, and an incredible new play area including an awesome bouldering wall that’s perfect for older kids and tweens, as well as an in-ground roundabout, see-saw, and inclusive group swing for the littlies. There’s also plenty of space on the oval to kick around a soccer ball or have a family cricket match!
Head here for:
- Full-sized basketball court
Playing in Puddles visited; check out our review here.
Address: 130 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan.
