Common Grounds in Morpeth is a beautiful café located in Morpeth. It has an amazing aesthetic to it that brings the joy and love into every trip there. You can find this little café tucked away at 139 Swan St, next to the good owl.

Unfortunately, the Common Grounds isn't a wheelchair friendly café, with their being no disability parking at the front of the store although there are plenty of diagonal spaces which are pretty wide and long to provide a lot of space. The entry point does involve stair as well and there isn't a whole lot of space to move around inside since it is a small establishment. The entry also consists of steps with no ramp entrance and has a very small outdoor area to fit a table or two.

There are standard toilets on site but they don't have ambulant or wheelchair specific toilets

Common Grounds Morpeth

Ray Lawler Reserve, Morpeth Common has much to offer including wide accessible pathways  to the playground, picnic spots & amenities.

The nature-based playground features two small climbing pyramids with softfall & woodchip base, spider web swing, balancing structures consisting of steps & beams made from timber logs & a rope bridge. .  There is a dry creek bed made from small and large rocks & stones, wide paths for easy rolling access, scootering & skating, connecting to different elements of the park.

There is a lovely large, fenced duck pond that is home to many breeds of duck including Chestnut Teal, Black Ducks, Pekin Ducks and Moorhens. If you follow the path at the back of the playground, around to the right, you will come to a small bridge and, from here, you’ll have the best view of the ducks swimming.

Over the bridge there is a large grassed area shaded by big fig trees.  There is also lots of shaded picnic tables overlooking the playground & nearby cow and horse paddock plus two undercover barbecues.  The toilet block comprises a unisex toilet/parents room, a unisex accessible toilet & three unisex toilets.  Ther eis also a large sealed carpark, water fountain & a number of cafes in Swan Street, less than 5 mins away by car.  

Ray Lawler Reserve, Morpeth Common

A & D Lawrence Oval offers an expansive grassed area, athletic tracks & cricket nets.

There is a large car park, accessible amentities block with changing rooms, toilets including an accessible stall.  There is also a canteen available for hire , shaded cover & benches.

There is also a playground consisting of slides, climbing structure with ropes, monkey bars covered by shade sails.

A & D Lawrence Oval

Bakers Brickyard Park in Raworth offers a large, shaded, fully fenced accessible playground with level easy roll pathway & bike track all around the park.  

The playground consists of a climbing structure with stairs, rope bridges, climbing wall, flying fox, swing & toddler playground with benches dotted around.

There are accessible toilet amenities, covered picnic tables & benches, BBQs, large car park with designated spots.

There is also a fenced off-leash dog area with drinking tap. 

Bakers Brickyard Park

Heron Close Park is located on Bali Close with a large grassed area, basketball court with hoops, seating & level concrete pathways.

A sheltered playground accessed on Heron Close offers a swing set & slide on bark flooring. There is also covered picnic tables & benches.

The closest accessible toilet is at Stockland Green Hills nearly 2 kms away & only on-street parking. 

Heron Close Park

Illalaung Park in Morpeth has great views over the Morpeth Bridge with tiered gardens, lawns leading down to the river & level easy roll pathways.  

There are picnic tables, benches all close to the shops, cafes & attractions of Swan Street.

Accessible toilets can be found less than 100m away on Swan Street.

Illalaung Park

Metford - MET STN LIFT 2 Concourse To Street

Just being outside of Morpeth is the Bakers Brickyard Park. This playground is fenced off little area next to an off-leash dog area, so it's a place for the whole family to have fun, even the dogs.

This playground has an undercover area with things to climb up and slide down all around it. Additionally, there is also more equipment to play around on out of cover like a tyre swing and flying fox. The flooring of the park consists mainly of soft-fall rubber, making it accessible for everyone with concrete pathing to get from section to section.

For the rest of the fam, the location has a onsite BBQ station and undercover seating, call connect with paved concrete paths. Perfect for cooking up some snags as you watch the kids from a safe and sheltered area.

This location also has accessible parking, toilets and bins onsite to handle all your needs. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet alongside male and female toilets, with all bathrooms being very clean for public toilets.

Cupz N' Crepes is one of the many outstanding cafe's that is located in Morpeth. This Café offers a wide variety of breakfast and drink items to match your tastebuds.

This small café offers a indoor and outdoor seating areas with a fairly decent amount of room around the building. Most areas of the café can only be accessed through steps which isn't the most accessible, so the best spot to eat is out the front.

There is very limited parking areas at the front, with only horizontal street parking available. There also no toilets inside the café. 

Cupz N' Crepes

Whitewater Park in Chisholm is a popular outdoor recreation area featuring open green spaces, a playground, and water play elements for families. 

Entry into the park is step-free, with wide, smooth pathways connecting the play zones, picnic areas, and open lawns, making it easy for wheelchairs and prams to move throughout. The water play area has flat surfaces and splash zones that are accessible, though some interactive features may be harder to use for children with limited mobility. Shaded seating, picnic shelters, and BBQ facilities are provided around the park, giving plenty of rest spots. 

Accessible toilets are nearby the park and parking is located directly beside the park, with designated accessible space near the main entry. 

Whitewater Park is a well-designed, family-friendly space that balances fun play features with strong accessibility support

Whitewater Park Playground

The Regal Inn in Tenambit is a local pub and dining spot with a relaxed, community feel. 

Entry into the venue is step-free, with a wide doorway that makes access straightforward for wheelchairs and prams. Inside, the layout is mostly open with good space between tables, though it can feel tighter around the bar area during busy times. Seating options vary in height, and staff are approachable if assistance is needed. An accessible toilet is available on-site. 

Parking is available directly outside and along nearby streets, though marked accessible spaces are limited. Overall, The Regal Inn provides a friendly and welcoming environment with solid accessibility features that make it comfortable for most visitors.

The Regal Inn

Harvest Playground is located on Harvest Boulevard with a large grassed area, seating, water dispenser and levelled concrete pathing.

A unsheltered and ungated playground offering a climbing web, tyre swing and a spinning top on a soft-fall rubber flooring. 

There are no public toilets at the park but the closest accessible toilets is Tilly's Play Development Centre. There is a parking lot at the location. On-street parking is also available to use.

Harvest playground

This small playground is located in the middle of Thornton's residential area and is located right around the corner from Somerset Sports Field. You can get to the park from Featherwood Pl or you can turn down to the sports field from Somerset Drive and find allocated parking there.

Somerset park is an ungated, unsheltered playground with a bit of a wavy grass plain around it. Once you get to the playground, you'll find it is floored out with soft-fall rubber and concrete outskirts to make it a smooth and easy surface. There is a seat on location as well.

Parking can be found by the sports field although the closest parks you will find is on Featherwood Pl with street-side parks. There are no toilets on location.

Somerset Park

Goodhugh Street Park in East Maitland offers a shaded playground on bark with swings, slide & climbing structure.

The park also has a sheltered picnic table & bench on wide grassed area.  There are no lead in pathways & parking is on the street.  Closest accessible toilets can be found at Bakers Brickyard Park approx 750m away.

Goodhugh Street Park

Beresfield - BSF STN LIFT 2 Footbridge To Street

Beresfield - BSF STN LIFT 1 Footbridge To Platform 1/2

Thornton - TON STN LIFT 1 Concourse To Crpk/ Walkway

Thornton - TON STN LIFT 2 Concourse to Platform 2/ Walkway

Metford - MET STN LIFT 1 Concourse to Platform

Parkview Terrace Park in Thornton is a small neighbourhood playground set within a quiet residential area. 

Entry is step-free, with flat access from the street and smooth pathways connecting into the play area, making it suitable for prams, wheelchairs, and mobility aids. The playground includes swings, slides, and climbing equipment, designed mostly for younger children. The surface is a mix of soft-fall and grass, though grassy areas may be harder to access after rain. Shaded seating and picnic tables are provided for families and carers, but facilities are limited. 

Public toilets are not located on-site, so visitors should plan ahead. Parking is available along nearby streets, with no marked accessible spaces. 

Overall, Parkview Terrace Park offers a simple, family-friendly playground with basic accessibility features, ideal for short local visits.

Parkview Terrace Park

Allan & Don Lawrence Sports Fields in Thornton are popular community grounds used for local sport, training, and recreation. 

Access into the fields is step-free, with wide open entry points suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and mobility aids. Pathways around the grounds are mostly flat and even though some areas closer to the fields may be grass or gravel, which can be harder to navigate after wet weather. Seating is available in the form of benches and shaded spectator areas. 

Public toilets are on-site, including an accessible toilet, though facilities may be basic compared to indoor venues. Parking is available in a car park beside the fields, with some designated accessible spaces close to the entrance. There is a Canteen open for sporting events, serving food, drinks and treats.

Overall, the sports fields are open and welcoming, offering good community access with practical features to support visitors with mobility needs.

Allan and Don Lawrence Field

More Sport & Leisure nearby

A & D Lawrence Oval

Woodberry Skate Park

Maitland Junior Football Club