Get active and play sport
Newcastle boasts some 345 parks, which include 146 playing fields, 60 tennis courts, 87 netball courts, and 103 playgrounds.
Council values a healthy lifestyle
Priorities for Council include:
- Replacing and improving equipment and facilities in playgrounds, parks and ovals
- Creating new cycleways
- Researching trends in sport and leisure activities and using that research to shape future projects
- Enlarging and improving Beresfield Golf Course to meet recreational and environmental needs.
Key projects for sport and recreation in Newcastle
Implementation of the Newcastle Recreation Plan
In September 2006 Newcastle City Council adopted the Newcastle Recreation Plan. The Plan provides direction for the future delivery of sport and recreation services in the City to ensure the community’s needs are met in a cost effective way. Find out more about the Newcastle Recreation Plan.
Review of the Sports Policy
The use of sportsgrounds and other sporting facilities throughout the city is a key part of the community enjoying a healthy lifestyle. To streamline how these operate Newcastle City Council is reviewing the current Sports Policy. Find out more about the Sport Policy Review.
