Speers Point Park and Playground at Lake Macquarie

Tower with slide

I wish that Speers Point Park was closer! It ticks all the boxes. It really is a magnificent park with an amazing play space. Driving from Sydney up to this park on the shores of Lake Macquarie is long car trip to visit a playground, but it is completely worth it.

Speers Point Park itself has a vast open area with a rotunda and picnic tables, a paved promenade, shared pathways, a fenced dog exercise area, cycleway for the kids, as well as the fenced all abilities playground with water play area.

If you are planning an event, you might like to know that the whole park is available for hire, including the promenade, shelters, stage and Heritage Shed.

Also, Speers Point Swim Centre is across the park. So you may like to plan a day out combining both. Surely, the little ones will fall asleep on the way back home. 

Smaller kids playground
The ship inspired playground area for younger kids is also amazing. It has slides, ropes, bridges, pretend play elements and the list goes on.

The playground within Speers Point Park is officially known as the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Here’s what the Lake Macquarie City Council website has to say:

‘The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (LMVP) located in Speers Point Park on the northern shores of Lake Macquarie, NSW, is designed to cater for the needs of children of all ages and all abilities, to ensure that everyone can play and interact together.’

Liberty Swing

The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground was awarded ‘‘Best Play Space in Australia’’ by Parks and Leisure Australia in 2011.

Although it is nearly 10 years old now, this award winning playground still doesn’t have serious competitors yet.

Grassy areas with barbecues nearby the lake 0A
BBQ and picnic tables with Lake Macquarie views

Speers Point Park + Playground Info

Park Road, Speers Point 2284

By Seana Smith and Mireia Garriga 

Long flying

Speers Point Park Playground is just huge with all sorts of great play equipment. Heaven! Our daughters played non stop for hours. The 9 metre long spiral slide must be the tallest in NSW and the double flying fox is probably one of the longest.

My daughters loved both the slide and the flying fox. However, they also enjoyed the water play and sensory areas. My daughters didn’t want to leave! Would you, if you were a child?

The climbing tower is 12 metres. Despite being so tall, my intrepid daughters didn’t have barely any trouble in going up to the top! The structure is well designed, kids are safe thanks to the net system. 

Tower climbing

Nearest takeaway coffee: Sal’s by the lake. The cafe’s veranda overlooks the playground, but the park is so big that it is difficult to keep an eye on little children. 

Kiosk
Sal’s is a 100% NOT FOR PROFIT CAFE. All proceeds from the cafe’s operations are channeled back into the community via The Salvation Army.

Toilets: Yes

Shade: Large trees provide plenty of shade, but might not be enough in summer. Some play areas can be quite exposed. So, we highly recommend to wear hats. 

Enclosed: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes, on-lead in all areas. 

Mum’s report: Speers Point Playground is free, suits kids of all ages and abilities from 1 year olds to teens, and for the older kids has a 9m high slide and 2 super long flying foxes. Seana and I were blown away by the amount of things for kids to play in on around. Also, if you don’t want to spend any cent, you can pack food for a picnic or barbecue. Lake Macquarie foreshore is so inviting that you will not regret it. Also, if you don’t mind to pack extra, don’t forget the scooters or bicycles. There is also a cycleway that kids love, it has road signs, pedestrian crossings, roundabouts, obstacles, and even bumps.

Bike circuit
The scooter / bicycle circuit is not too big but it has all the signs for the kids learning to ride safely. 

The best way to visit Lake Macquarie Variety Playground in Speers Point Park is by car. Sadly, despite being such a popular playground, it is difficult to travel to there from Sydney by public transport. 

Parking: Plenty. Although it can get busy at the weekend. 

Bus stop nearby: Several local buses but not regional.

Train station nearby: Teralba Train Station. However, when we checked public tranport options, there isn’t any direct bus that connects the station with the playground. 

Extra:

Don’t forget to check the post ’25 Things to do at Lake Macquarie + Where to stay’. Lake Macquarie is a fabulous destination for a weekend away. It is not far away from Sydney and there is lots to do, specially if you are an active family. 

Or you could visit this lovely park and playground on a Newcastle Weekend Away, click here to read about all of Newcastle’s family-friendly attraction.

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Caves Beach is not far away from Speers Park. If you haven’t been there yet, it is a great family beach.

Water play area

After having written about Speers Point Park playground, I feel like packing the kids in the car right now! and driving them straight up there.

Have you been to this excellent playground? Do you think there could be any better in NSW?

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