With views of Newcastle Harbour and close to the beach, Foreshore Park is a top spot to visit. It’s a great place for a family picnic with barbecues and plenty of space for kids to run around.
Please note: The playground at Foreshore has been removed to make way for the redevelopment of Foreshore Park.
You can also have fun in the former frog pond. Drained of water, the Frog Pond in Pacific Park has become a popular place for little ones to ride bikes, scooter and skate.
The nearby historical railway Carriage Sheds provide plenty of shelter on rainy or very sunny days with plenty of room for kids to ride scooters or bikes or draw pictures with chalk.
Foreshore Park is set to be completely redeveloped with City of Newcastle publishing their Masterplan for Foreshore Park. Once finished, it will feature a large all-abilities playground and a water play area.
Construction of the new amenities and kiosk building is underway at Foreshore Park. The new amenities and kiosk building will serve both the planned future playground and the broader park. The public toilets adjacent to the Train Shed will remain open for the community.
Once completed, the playground area will have a distinctly Newcastle character and pay tribute to the city’s Aboriginal heritage. The precinct will also have a waterplay area unique to Newcastle, accessible amenities, and a kiosk that will service both the playground and the wider Foreshore Park.
In the meantime, you can enjoy Foreshore Park by completing the Newy with Kids Foreshore Park scavenger hunt which takes you to different points of interest within the park. Ignore question #5 as it refers to the playground equipment which has been removed.
PARK INFORMATION
Address: Wharf Road, Newcastle East, NSW
Public Toilets: Yes
Water Fountain: Yes
Picnic Facilities: Plenty of benches and a covered picnic table at playground. Additional seating available at Carriage Sheds.
BBQ: Yes
at Carriage Sheds.
Café Nearby: 2300hundred cafe on Watt Street, Customs House Restaurant & Nobbys Beach Cafe.
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