Roy Jordan Sports Complex in Gillieston is a large community facility with sporting fields, training areas, and open space for local clubs and families. 

Entry is step-free, with wide open access points and smooth pathways connecting the main areas, making it suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and mobility aids. The grounds are mostly flat, though some grassy and gravel areas may be harder to navigate, especially in wet conditions. Seating is available around the fields, with shaded shelters and basic picnic facilities. 

Public toilets, including an accessible toilet, are located on-site. Parking is provided in a nearby car park, with some designated accessible spaces close to the main entrance. 

Roy Jordan Sports Complex offers a practical and welcoming environment, with good accessibility for spectators and visitors alike.

Roy Jordan Sports Complex

Golden Whistler Park in Aberglasslyn offers a range of play equipment for all ages & abilities. 

The play space provides discovery & adventure consisting of climbing structure, flying fox, swing set, slides, balance beams, spinner, connecting wide easy-roll paths & pedestrian loops.

There is shaded seating, picnicking areas, large grassed areas & on street parking.  Unfortunately there are no toilets onsite, the closest are at Rutherford Marketplace which are over nearly 3km away.

Golden Whistler Park

Maitland Park All Abilities Playground is a great fully fenced, shaded, accessible playground.

To start the playground offers a liberty swing & flying fox designed for children with a disability all accessed by wide level access pathways.  The park features three swings (two of which are baby/toddler swings), roundabout, toddler playground, second flying fox, climbing structure with walls, steps, rope ladders, bridge, slides & balacing rocks & crocodiles & sensory area with ladybird xylophone & bongo drums.

The park also offers a pretend road complete with signs, crossings, speed bumps & refueling station.  There is a wide path that winds around the park grounds & neat gardens which is great for easy rolling & you can follow this path to the War Memorial & back.

There is a large shaded car park, accessible toilets, water fountain, undercover picnic tables, BBQs & grassy areas shaded by huge, old leafy trees.  The park is also located directly opposite Maitland Aquatic Centre.

Maitland Park Playground

Bolwarra Heights Lookout is located on Paterson Road & provides  spectacular views over the city & farmaland.

The playground at the lookout consists of a small sheltered play area with swing , playhouse & tractor with wide level easy roll pathways around the playground.

There are undercover picnic tables & benches overlooking the expansive grassed area & view, large car park with designated parking spots & regular toilets.

Bolwarra Heights Lookout Playground

Ashton Grove Park is located on Worcester Drive in Maitland.    

The park offers a playground with wide level easy roll lead-in pathway.  The playground consists of climbing structure with stairs, slides, monkey bars, tunnel, rope bridge all on bark flooring.

The are benches dotted around, grassed area, sheltered picnic tables & benches & parking.  No toilets onsite but closest accessible toilets can be found at Stockland Green Hills.  

Ashton Grove Park

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

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

East Maitland Library is located at Garnett Road & is an accessible venue with step free access & double door.  

There are level paved pathways around the library, grassed area to the rear & shaded playground.  There is an accessible cafe onsite, the Reader's Cafe & Larder which offers a verandah with outside tables overlooking lush parkland & the playground.  

There is a regular toilet onsite, closest accessible ones can be found at Stockland Green Hills 200m away.  Parking can be found at the library.  

East Maitland Library

Stockade Hill, Heritage Park in East Maitland offers a vast grassed area with a large sheltered playground on bark flooring.

The playground consists of a large ship climbing structure with rope ladders , steps & swing set.  There are covered picnic tables, a paved walkway & Heritage Park Rotunda.

Accessible toilets can be found 500m away at East Maitland Bowling Club on Banks Street, East Maitland Colonial Arcade on George Street & Windsor Castle Hotel on Lawes Street.  Parking can be found along each side of the road, non allocated.

Stockade Hill Heritage 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

Hunterglenn Drive Park is located in Bolwarra Heights & offers a covered playground with level concrete lead-in pathways.

The playground consists of swing set & climbling structure with rope ladders & easy-fall flooring surrounded by large grassed area.  

Unfortunately there is no accessible toilets nearby & parking is on the street.

Hunterglen Drive Park

Joesph Maxwell Park VC in Gillieston Heights offers a large grassy area & level paved lead-in pathways to a playground.

The playground is partly sheltered by a shade sail including swing set, slide & climbing structure with rope ladders & bridge along with picnic tables & benches.

Parking is on-street & there are no accessible toilets close-by, the closest are over 2.5kms away.  

Joseph Maxwell VC Park

The Rigby is a popular café and restaurant in Maitland, known for its relaxed atmosphere and modern menu. 

Access into the venue is step-free, with a wide entrance that suits both wheelchairs and prams. Inside, the space combines open seating areas with some tighter spots, and while it can get busy during peak times, staff are attentive and willing to help with adjustments. Tables come in a variety of heights, offering flexible seating options. An accessible toilet is available on-site. Parking is located on nearby streets; while convenient, designated accessible spaces are limited, so planning ahead may be helpful. 

The Rigby is both a social spot and dining destination, offering good accessibility features alongside a welcoming environment.

the RIGBY

McKeachies Sportsground Playground is located right next to the sports ground. The playground equipment unfortunately isn't accessible however with the playground being pretty much connect to the sportsground, providing shelter and other facilities when opened.

There is accessible parking right out front of the playground or along Redgum Circuit when the gate to the parking is closed. There is a ramp that winds from the sportsground facilities to the playground area, making it accessible to all.

Unfortunately facilities such as bathrooms aren't always accessible, due to them being locked on occasions.

McKeachie's Sportsground Playground

This playground is located at Victor Warby Reserve, Gillieston Heights.

This non-gated playground has plenty of equipment for to play on, some being monkey bars, tyre swing, and a little climbing tower with a slide. There is plenty of shelter at the location, with a tarp over half the playground and covered seating. Flooring is soft-fall rubber with a paved cement path all around the park, making it very easily accessible.

The best place to park is at the front of the Community Hub right next to the playground, offering vertical parking spots rather than curb side. Unfortunately, there are no toilets on-site with the closest being at the small shopping area just up Redwood Drive.

Gillieston Heights Playground

The Hunter River Hotel is a great spot to grab lunch and chill with the family. The best way to get to this venue is to turn into Day Street and find the entrance to the parking lot just past the building.

This pub offers an abundant of services, including indoor and outdoor seating, kids playground, Restaurant, Sports Bar, Gaming room and two main bars. The inside has spacious corridors from one area to another but dining areas are a bit restricted due to table spacing. The entry point has a heavy swinging door which can make it difficult for some to enter. The venue is rather flat all around and doesn't contain steps.

There are multiple toilet areas located just past the ordering counter in the bistro and in the games room. Although the toilets in the restaurant section have a Wheelchair accessible toilet while the gaming room doesn't.

Parking is great, including accessible parking right next to the entry way and a ramp that allows you to get into the entrance. There are also plenty of spots in the carpark.

Hunter River Hotel

Located right next to the Maitland Athletics Centre and accessible via High St, this small park has all the needs to keep the kids busy.

This park is split up into multiple sections, with there being a park, skatepark and a full sized basketball court. The park is non-fenced and consists of climbing areas, tyre swing, and a slide for all the kids fun. The skatepark, while being connected to the park, is relatively small with two ramps, middle island and grindable objects.

The park is very accessible, with a smooth concrete path being built from the car park to access everything there is to offer. The park areas have woodchip and soft-fall rubber as flooring with seating areas around them to monitor the kids. It also features an undercover seating area with a public BBQ to cook up a fresh meal.

There is public toilets on site, all of them being unisex toilets and including a wheelchair accessible toilet. These are highly maintained and are open almost all the time.

Parking is great with their being lots of vertical parks available. Accessible parking is located towards the front and even has EV charging spots for the electric vehicles.

Harold Gregson Park

This small park is accessible via Honeysuckle Drive, Aberglasslyn.

Though quite small, the park has plenty of fun for all with a see-saw, tyre swing and a slide. There is also a big open area next to it, good for a picnic or a game to play with the family.

There are no toilets on-site and parking is curb side since there isn't any specific spots. It is a mixed terrain of concrete pathing with the park mainly consisting of grass or woodchips. 

Spotted Gum Park

Pender Place is a small shopping are located in the heart of Maitland City. This small centre has services such as Bakers Delight, Woolworths, Priceline and BWS. Within the area, you can also find yourself a sushi store and a small pop-up café in the middle.

There are two main entrances to the shopping centre, both including accessible parking at the front entrances. The entry-ways are two automatic doors, with plenty of room to move through the doorways. The inside is very spacious to manage the busy periods but also allows for plenty of room to move from store to store. Additionally, there are seating within the centre that are evenly spaced and have plenty of room per table.

There are wheelchair accessible toilets on-site and are located just around the corner of bakers delight (no photo unfortunately). 

Pender Place Shopping Centre

The Rutherford Indoor Sports Centre is a great place to stay active and have a little fun. They run sports such as cricket, soccer, hockey and much more. They have a few sports catered to people with disabilities or accessibility problems, although these run at designated times to not only provide the best experience but a safe one. Furthermore, staff offer a wide range of drink options and a small selected snack option for all your sporting needs.

The entry way is a step-free automatic door that leads into a flat surfaced venue. Inside, there is plenty of space to move from field to field and selected seating at the front for each field to watch the games your interested in.

There are a wide variety of vertical parking, with a spot dedicated to for people with accessible needs right by the entry way. There is also plenty of parking on the streets around the centre, with really wide roads allowing for plenty of room for all your needs.

Toilets are located past the main counter, in an easy to find location. There are wheelchair accessible toilets on-site and all the restroom areas are well maintained.

Maitland Indoor Sports Centre

Lavender Café is located along Maitland's Levee and is a beautiful spot to have your morning tea. This spot features primarily a outdoor seating setting with a very small and condensed inside for those who rather have a inside setting. It features a tiled flooring pattern inside and around the venue which gives it a nice flat surface to walk on. The tables and seating are wooden with table space being a bit restricted.

The best options for parking is the underground carpark at Kmart which is accessible via Bulwer Street and Bourke Street or you can park near the Imperial which is through Stillbury lane, in which you'll find a carpark. Both of these options are about a 5 minute walk to the location of the café.

There are no bathrooms on-site and the closest public toilets will be in the stairwell at the Kmart with the underground parking.

Lavenders CafeLavenders Cafe