Parks for Hire

Explore a range of parks and open spaces across the City of Newcastle available for community events, private gatherings, performances, festivals and more. 

Each location includes key features, recommended event types and amenity information to help you choose the right space for your activity.

Regional Parks

The Foreshore - Camp Shortland

80 Nobbys Road, Newcastle East
One of the City’s most in-demand event locations, Camp Shortland sits beside Nobbys Beach with expansive ocean views. It is suitable for low, medium and high impact events including concerts, festivals, performances, public addresses and fireworks.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Barbecues
• Nearest public amenities: Nobbys Beach and Foreshore Park

The Foreshore – Joy Cummings Promenade

140 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Located along the harbour, this promenade is ideal for events that connect with Camp Shortland or other Foreshore areas. Frequently used for walking and running events.

Features:

• No electrical access
• Nearest public amenities: Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

32 Wharf Road, Newcastle East
A large, iconic event space made up of multiple areas including Shortland Lawn, the Amphitheatre, Frog Pond, Carriage Shed and Customs House Plaza. Suitable for casual, low-medium impact events such as markets, festivals, theatrical displays and charity events.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• Playground and liberty swing
• Barbecues

District Parks

Centennial Park

100 Dawson Street, Cooks Hill
A beautifully manicured park featuring a rotunda, rose garden, open grassed areas and a playground. Suitable for low impact events including family gatherings, work functions and small-scale performances.

Features:

• No electrical access
• Public amenities
• No barbecues

Civic Park

201 King Street, Newcastle
Located in the heart of the Civic Precinct, surrounded by key cultural institutions. Ideal for low to medium impact events such as commemorations, markets, rallies, community festivals and fitness activities.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• No playground
• No barbecues

Dixon Park

15 Ocean St, Merewether
Positioned along the Bathers Way and adjacent to Dixon Park Surf Club. Popular for low to medium impact, community-based events and family gatherings.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Large shelter area
• Nearest public amenities: Dixon Park Surf Club
• Barbecues
• Playground

Empire Skate Park

107 Memorial Drive, Bar Beach
A nationally recognised skate facility featuring a deep bowl (varying in depth from 7-11ft) and plaza-style street section. Hosts local and national skate competitions, roller derby and demo days.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Nearest public amenities: Cooks Hill Surf Club
• Batball courts
• Barbecues

Gregson Park

130 Tudor Street, Hamilton
A leafy, well maintained park offering shaded lawns and garden beds. Suitable for low to medium impact events including markets, carols, community festivals, rallies and family gatherings.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• Playground
• Barbecues

Islington Park

151 Maitland Road, Islington
Set alongside Throsby Creek with large open spaces and historic fig trees. Popular for low to medium impact events and family gatherings.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• Playground
• Barbecues
• Adjacent to Islington Oval

Jesmond Park

4 Robinson Avenue, Jesmond
A spacious park surrounding Jesmond Oval with rose gardens, treelined areas and recreational facilities. Popular for low to medium impact events and family gatherings.

Features:

• Limited electrical access
• Public amenities
• Two playgrounds
• Two barbecue areas
• Half basketball court, frisbee golf, and access to the cycleway

King Edward Park

3 Ordnance Street, The Hill
One of the City’s most picturesque parks, featuring a historic rotunda, seasonal gardens, natural amphitheatre, Shepherds Hill Fort, the Bogey Hole, the Obelisk and sweeping ocean views. Ideal low to medium impact events such as weddings, community events, artistic performances and open‑air cinema.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• Playground
• Barbecues

Lambton Park

50 Howe Street, Lambton
A vast, treelined park offering large open spaces ideal for low to medium impact events of all types including festivals, markets, performances and car displays. Includes a beautifully restored rotunda and formal gardens.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Public amenities
• Playground
• Barbecues

Local Parks

Pacific Park

1 Pacific Street, Newcastle
A centrally located park with large fig trees and a fountain, suitable for low to medium impact community activities, markets and gatherings.

Features:

• Electrical access
• Nearest public amenities: Foreshore Park
• No barbecues

Other Parks

While the City's most popular locations are listed above, there are numerous additional parks across the Newcastle Local Government Area (LGA) that may better meet your needs. If you have a specific location in mind, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.