Cressington Way Reserve Playground

The zipline alone is worth the trip — kids absolutely lose their minds for it, and honestly it’s one of the better flying foxes you’ll find in the Wallsend area. There’s a solid climbing structure alongside the usual slides and swings, so younger ones aren’t left out while the big kids hog the zipline. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables actually get used here; it’s a decent setup for a proper afternoon out. The open grass field out back is flat enough for a kick-around or a game of frisbee without anyone rolling an ankle.