Overview

Across the MidCoast we have 83 playgrounds that we maintain and improve for our community.

Some of our regional playgrounds – such as John Wright Park Tuncurry, Billabong Park Gloucester and Livvi’s Place in Fotheringham Park Taree have extensive activities, while our district parks and lower use neighbourhood parks have different equipment.

Whichever park you are closest to, or like to use, is important to us and we are interested in hearing from you about your playground experience.

We are working through a number of playground makeover projects to replace old playgrounds with new and exciting play spaces, thanks to the support of NSW and Australian Government funding.

Our playground upgrades focus on maintenance and providing structured or natural shade over playground equipment and improving accessibility for all members of the community.


Completed

  • King George V Park Gloucester

    The popular King George V Park now has all-new equipment completed late 2022.

  • John Debert Park, Smiths Lake

    In August 2022 we installed brand-new playground equipment, revamped the landscaping, placed new seating so adults can relax and have a good time too.

  • Coolongolook Oval

    A $128,000 project to upgrade the current playground with a new equipment combination play unit, equipment softfall, shade sail, double swings, see saw.

    This project was funded by Stronger Country Community Funding Round 2 and MidCoast Council.


  • Palmgrove Park in Forster

    A $180,000 project with upgrades to equipment softfall, shade sail, combination play unit, triple swings (basket, baby, strap), see saw, spring rocker, talk tubes, balance beam, spinner.

    This project was funded by Stronger Country Community Funding Round 2 and MidCoast Council.

  • Limeburners Creek

    A $35,000 project to upgrade equipment softfall, combination play unit, triple swings (basket, baby, strap).

    This project was funded by MidCoast Council.

  • Livvis Place in Fotheringham Park, Taree

    A $650,000 project for an all inclusive play space in Fotheringham Park, Taree – our first inclusive play space for all ages and abilities. Livvi’s Place came to life thanks to the work of Variety – the Children’s Charity, Touched By Olivia, the NSW Government Everyone Can Play Program, Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, local service clubs and businesses.


  • Nabiac

    A $115,000 project to upgrade shade sail donated asset through development funds, combination play unit, triple swings (basket, baby, strap), balance beam, see saw.

  • Billabong Park in Gloucester

    A $113,000 project to upgrade a cable run, shade sail, nest swing, chimes, rotor, carousel, slide, equipment softfall.

    This projecdt was funded by Stronger Country Community Funding Round 2 and MidCoast Council.

  • Providence Bay Park in Hawks Nest

    A $180,000 project to upgrade triple swings, combination play unit, spring rocker, steppers and chimes, shade sail.

    Funded by Stronger Country Community Funding Round 2 and MidCoast Council

  • Old Bar Beach Reserve Playground

    A $200,000 project to upgrade the current playground to an inclusive play space that included a tower with slides, a range of swings, sensory and musical play equipment, a designated area for younger children, landscaping, shade sails.

    This project was funded by the Australian Government’s local roads and community infrastructure program. This upgrade was completed by December 2021.

  • Tuncurry Rockpool Playground

    A $250,000 project to upgrade the current playground to an inclusive play space that included a combination slide tower just over eight metres tall, combination swing including a nest swing, toddler swing, cub seat swing and strap swing, a flying fox, landscaping, shade sails.

    This project was funded by the Australian Government’s local roads and community infrastructure program. This upgrade was completed by December 2021.

  • Gordon Smith Reserve in Harrington

    A new playground for Harrington. $25K funded through Lions Club of Harrington.

  • Marjory Debert Park, Forster

    We have installed brand-new playground equipment, built a new path so that you can access the park easily, improved water run-off so the grass is not soggy.

  • Lansdowne Recreation Reserve

    Locals and visitors can now enjoy brand-new playground equipment, a shade sail cover, new soft-fall and new seating so adults can relax and have a good time too.

  • Bulahdelah Skate park

    Bulahdelah’s brand new skate park at Alum Mountain Park officially opened to the community on 26 June with a special community day for everyone to enjoy.

    The impressive community facility has been over three years in the making and was heavily driven by the Bulahdelah Lions Club with assistance from Council and the Federal Government.

    Learn more about the project 
  • Wingham riverside restoration

    Stage 1 upgrades to Wingham’s Riverside Reserve provided formalised car parking, refurbished amenities, new picnic tables, and landscaping at this popular beautiful spot. Stage 2 design drawings are progressing. Wingham Tennis courts are currently closed. The demolition of the footpath is expected to commence in March 2024 and the landslip stabilisations contractor is expected to commence April 2024.

    Learn more about the project 
  • Gloucester District Park

    We have repaired and replaced picnic shelters, park benches and pathways, and undertaken improvements.

    Learn more about the project 
  • Leo Carney Park, Krambach

    Works to upgrade the playground were completed in December 2023. This has been possible as the Kings Creek playground at Krambach will not be replaced.

  • Moira Parade Reserve Park, Hawks Nest

    Upgrades to the playground and amenities at Moira Parade Reserve, Hawks Nest were completed in December 2023.

    This project was a recommendation of the Playspace Strategy.

  • Foster Gregory Reserve

    Irrigation works at Gregory Reserve, Forster were completed in March 2024.

  • Coopernook Playground

    Coopernook Playground upgrade was completed in March 2024.

Coming soon

  • Blackhead Skatepark

    The design and planning are continuing to progress. The tree report is currently being updated.

  • Abbot Reserve, Wingham

    Construction of the Wingham Abbot Reserve playground upgrade is scheduled to commence April 2024, weather permitting.

  • Seal Rocks Number One Beach Reserve

    An upgrade for Seal Rocks Number One Beach Reserve has been announced. A contractor has been appointed for these works.

  • Taree Riverside

    The concept designs for the Taree Riverside repairs and replacement of recreation assets is complete. Works are expected to commence by May 2024, weather permitting.


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14 January, 2024

Jennifer Shea says:

While it is great that the Krambach playground has been upgraded, unfortunately the soft fall material used makes children filthy.

15 October, 2023

Ashleigh says:

Some water play for kids would be wonderful around Wingham

5 September, 2023

trace says:

Tinonee Park needs an upgrade! Parts of the equipment rusting and not safe. Soft padding and shade is needed. More baby friendly equipment.

30 April, 2023

Allesia says:

Watanobbi community park , having more toddler accessible equipment, shade cloths for protection, soft floor padding

22 April, 2023

Lisa says:

Killabakh community would absolutely love a playground.With the influx of a younger demographic now in the area it would be well used!

5 March, 2023

Bec says:

Coopernook park on Macquarie street needs a serious upgrade! There are heaps of toddlers and young kids who needs a better park to play at

10 January, 2023

Megan says:

Coopernook park- Macquarie st. Please upgrade the park equipment, install water play replace sand with soft fall and install shade sails.

29 December, 2022

Faye.lintern says:

Would be happy to see the playground cover resumed to the park in Rushby drive Old Bar.council removed it nearly two years ago .

28 November, 2022

Lisa says:

Nerong park; at the very least needs a slide and or more activities. The rudimentary 3 items at present in a neglected state of maintenance

28 November, 2022

Jackie says:

Nerong, the forgotten area with MANY visitors and new young families

27 November, 2022

Wendy says:

Nerong playground equipment is well overdue for an upgrade. A lot of young children have moved into the area.

27 November, 2022

Brendan Wilson says:

Redbill park Nerong playground is in need of repair and would adequately (RE-2021 Census) benefit from additional activities such as slide.