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Recreational Locations

Beaches and Baths

Beaches and Baths

Enjoy Newcastle’s stunning beaches & ocean baths. Relax, swim or surf at some of the best coastal spots in NSW. Learn more.

Sportsgrounds and Facilities

Sportsgrounds and Facilities

Stay active at your nearest Newcastle sports grounds & facilities. From football fields to netball courts, book a venue or find a place to play.

Outdoor Exercise Equipment Facilities

Outdoor Exercise Equipment Facilities

Stay active at our free exercise facilities & outdoor gyms in Newcastle. Find walking tracks & the perfect spot to work out. Learn more.

Sportsground Bookings

Sportsground Bookings

Everything you need to know about local sportsground bookings in Newcastle. Council ground closures, venue availability & more. Enquire now.

Sportsground Closures

Sportsground Closures

Council offers more than 160 sportsgrounds across the Newcastle local government area. Find out the open/closed status in real-time.

Grants and Projects

Grants and Projects

We offer a range of grants and sponsorships to help activate public spaces, enhance community wellbeing and strengthen the city's reputation as a destination for tourism, business and events.

Swimming Pools and Centres

Swimming Pools and Centres

Cool off at Newcastle’s pools & swimming centres. Indoor & outdoor pools perfect for laps, lessons & family fun. Plan your visit today.

Personal Training and Learn to Surf Licencing

Personal Training and Learn to Surf Licencing

Personal fitness trainers wanting to conduct outdoor fitness classes at Newcastle beaches, parks and reservess are required to apply for a licence.

Skate Parks and Tennis Courts

Skate Parks and Tennis Courts

Find the best skate parks & tennis courts in Newcastle. Perfect your tricks or enjoy a friendly match. Explore top outdoor recreation spots today.

Basketball Courts

Basketball Courts

Newcastle offers 12 basketball courts throughout the Local Government Area. View the map of courts in Newcastle.

Beresfield Golf Course

Beresfield Golf Course

Beresfield Golf Course is a 10-hole, well maintained public golf course with a golf club, FootGolf, Disc Gold and Mini Golf for all to enjoy.

Buildings, Halls and Venues for Hire

Buildings, Halls and Venues for Hire

We have a range of facilities for hire across Newcastle that are great for birthday parties, dance classes and everything in between.

Stockton Beach Holiday Park

Stockton Beach Holiday Park

Stockton Beach Holiday Park is on the beach front with swimming, surfing and fishing just steps away from your tent, caravan or cabin.

Water Safety

Water Safety

Water safety is for everyone and applies to beaches, pools and open bodies of water such as rivers, lakes and dams. We have a range of education programs and water safety games.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.