The Wallsend Active Hub opened in October 2022 in Federal Park in Wallsend and it’s worth a visit. Located next to Wallsend Pool, there’s plenty to do at Wallsend Active Hub. And now it finally has toilets!
Wallsend Active Hub includes a playspace featuring equipment for a variety of ages, pump track for bikes, scooters and skateboards and multi-sports courts allowing for basketball and futsal, rebound wall, climbing wall and fitness stations.
Let’s start with the brightly coloured playground which features a combination of bark and softfall. There’s a play structure that’s great for little ones.
There are stairs and ramps for them to climb up to it.
They can then slide down one of the two slides or run across the rope bridge.
Nearby is a climbing frame, great for kids who love to climb.
The swing block has two regular swings, a baby swing and an accessibility swing.
There is also an all-abilities spinning carousel in the playspace.
For older kids, there is a rectangular climbing frame which incorporates a spiders web, climbing nets, mini climbing wall and balancing components.
It’s good for older kids who can climb up and along the top.
The mini in-ground trampolines are super fun and will be popular with kids and parents.
Near to the trampolines is a group swing.
Located next to the playground is the pump track, suitable for those on bikes, scooters and skateboards.
It’s between the playground and sports courts.
Located next to the pump track are the multi-sport courts which can be used for basketball and futsal. There are two courts to choose from.
At the back of Wallsend Active Hub is a large climbing wall with outdoor fitness equipment.
On the other side of the climbing wall is a rebound wall so bring racquets and balls.
Wallsend Active Hub is a great place for families with kids of different ages. Younger kids can enjoy themselves in the playground and pump track while older kids can practice their sports skills in the multi-sport court.
There is seating around the playground and there is clear line of sight from the playground to pump track and to the sports courts.
The good news is that toilets were finally opened this week!
One drawback of Wallsend Active Hub is that when it opened in October 2022, there were no toilet facilities in the initial stage, which in our opinion was an epic fail for a $1.5 million project.
With all that is on offer at this park, it’s easy to imagine families wanting to stay for a couple of hours, hence the need for toilets.
The City of Newcastle website advised that toilet facilities and a BBQ area would be delivered as part of Phase Two of Wallsend Active Hub.
Phase Two has now commenced with installation of the new toilets.
Future plans for Wallsend Active Hub include a BBQ area, shelter and seating
Good to Know
Address: Federal Park is in Boscawen Street in Wallsend
Public Toilets: Yes.
Water Fountain: Yes. Located at the back of the playground near the climbing wall
Picnic Facilities: Covered picnic shelters
BBQ: No. Barbecue area delivered in Phase 2
Accessibility: Caters for community members with accessibility requirements with a connecting pathway, accessible swing and an all-abilities spinning carousel in the playspace
Café Nearby: No. Nearest at Wallsend shops or you can visit kiosk in Wallsend Pool
Find on map
You might also like:
Take the Family to Wallsend Pool
In 2012, Reena founded Newy with Kids to share information about family-friendly Newcastle. Originally from Canada, she had no idea about what to do with her toddler and after searching unsuccessfully for a local family guide, decided to start her own. Since that time, both the toddler and Newy with Kids have grown keeping Reena busy. If you see her out and about, say hi.