Kids activities in Rutherford, New South Wales
7 providers · curated by AroundSchools
Rutherford (NSW 2320) has 7 kids activity providers listed on AroundSchools across Park, Karate and Abseiling. Browse local classes, academies and clubs near Rutherford schools below.
Providers
Guys Karate School
Bradmill Ave, Rutherford
Kirkwood's Institute of Karate
New England Hwy, Rutherford
Pulse Climbing Maitland
Rutherford
Alex McDonald Recreation Area
New England Hwy, Rutherford
Melbee Street Playground
Melbee St, Rutherford
Norm Chapman Oval
New England Hwy, Rutherford
Rutherford Library
Arthur St, Rutherford
Schools in Rutherford
The providers above run activities near these Rutherford schools.
School zones covering Rutherford
Families around central Rutherford fall inside these government school intake zones (guaranteed enrolment):
Check the exact zones for your address →Rutherford within Maitland City
3 of the council area’s 11 activity providers · 1st of 8 suburbs by number of providers
Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 3 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Rutherford
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Rutherford | 1,431 |
| Bolwarra | 18 |
| Farley | 191 |
| Lorn | 43 |
| Maitland | 1,608 |
| Telarah | 266 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Libraries in and around Rutherford
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Library | Rutherford | Library · Playground, Toilets, Parking, Picnic tables |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 1 libraries, 9 parks and 0 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Rutherford · correct as at 4 Oct 2026
Kids activities across Maitland City
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