Head down to South Newcastle Beach for a skate! Opened in August 2024 along Bathers Way pathway, South Newcastle Beach Skate Park is on two levels.
On the top level is the $1.8 million skate park. It features two sections. There’s the inclusive skate bowl, which is the Hunter’s first wheelchair-accessible (WCMX) skate bowl.
There’s also a terrain park for skaters, scooters and riders including wheelchair athletes of all skill levels, providing an alternative to the advanced-level facilities at nearby Empire Park.
The two skate areas are connected via a tunnel and pathway
Be sure to check out the artwork by local artists. The wall adjacent to the new skate bowl features the work of artist Bronte Naylor, who celebrates skating, scooter and surf culture, as well as the surrounding landscape.
There’s also a stunning mural by Ellie Hannon inspired by the native trees and flowers found in the Glenrock and Awabakal Nature Reserves, which has been sandblasted into the retaining wall underneath the elevated skate bowl.
Also on this level is a covered seating area, amenities block and outdoor gym with exercise equipment.
Also on this level is a new kiosk which is now open.
On the lower promenade, there’s more more seating.
There’s also outdoor showers and a large sign which states “South Newcastle Beach has NO LIFEGUARD PATROL and swimming here is not recommended AT ANY TIME”.
The heritage stone arches at South Newcastle Beach have been incorporated into the design and is now a picnic area with seating. These 115-year-old heritage stone arches and shelter are among the oldest European hand-crafted structures on the New South Wales coast.
The completion of this project means that this section of the Bather’s Way has been reopened and you can once again walk from King Edward Park to Newcastle Beach.
The four-metre-wide pathway provides a more accessible connection between Shortland Esplanade and King Edward Park and forms a key link in the 6km Bathers Way coastal walk, which links the city’s five iconic beaches from Merewether to Nobbys Beach.
Good to Know
Patrolled: No
Toilets & Showers: Yes
Shade: Shaded undercover tables on lower and upper promenade
Parking: Paid parking spots on Shortland Esplanade. Can be difficult to find parking during busy times.
Picnic Area: Shaded undercover tables on lower and upper promenade
Kiosk: Soon to be opened
Disabled Accessibility: Yes. Two disabled car spaces near skate park.
Nearest Playground: King Edward Park is located up the hill from South Newcastle Beach along Bather’s Way.
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