Parks & playgrounds

Find out more about places to get in touch with nature or spend time with friends and family on our Parks page.

Playground Replacement Program

Playground Replacement Program

Each year up to five playgrounds are included in annual asset renewal works program.
Adamstown Park

Adamstown Park

We are delivering the city’s largest suburban sporting and recreation hub at Adamstown.
Blackbutt Reserve multipurpose community facility and café

Blackbutt Reserve multipurpose community facility and café

We are delivering a new multipurpose community facility and kiosk at Newcastle’s beating green heart, Blackbutt Reserve.
Camp Shortland

Camp Shortland

Improving the space together. Help shape the future of Camp Shortland. Have your say by 6 June.
Civic Park Public Domain Plan

Civic Park Public Domain Plan

Have your Say on how we're shaping the future of Newcastle’s Civic Precinct before 20 May 2025.
Gregson Park Playspace

Gregson Park Playspace

We have delivered a new inclusive playspace at Hamilton's much-loved Gregson Park.
Harbour Foreshore Precinct

Harbour Foreshore Precinct

We have commenced work at Foreshore Park to prepare for the future construction of Newcastle's largest children’s playground.
Jefferson Park

Jefferson Park

The Jefferson Park Concept Plan will inform future minor improvements to the park.
Maryland Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park Stage One Works

Maryland Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park Stage One Works

Stage One of our upgrade at Maryland Off-Leash Dog Park is now complete.
National Park Landscape and Park Improvements

National Park Landscape and Park Improvements

We are transforming the northwest corner of National Park into an expanded open space for the community.
Wallsend Active Hub

Wallsend Active Hub

We have delivered a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend's Federal Park.