Foreshore Park — Attraction in Newcastle-Maitland

Very nice spacious park with a good mix of shaded and open spaces, including covered areas with picnic tables. There are concrete paths throughout and two ammenities blocks. There is also a playground with some swings and climbing equipment, however at present (Nov 2021) they could do with updating and expanding.

What used to be a large pond has been drained and is now a far more popular attraction, frequented by skaters, skateboarders and scooter riders ranging from toddlers to adults. There is talk of removing the pond but that would be a shame now.

There is also a community garden tucked in behind what was the old rail shed. It looks well attended with lots of produce growing vigorously in the spring weather.

There are also some art works dotted throughout the park, including murals, a marble sculpture, and some unauthorised graffiti here and there.

And if all that isn’t enough the park is flanked by the harbour, the ocean, a surf club, the Paymasters Cafe, the Customs Hotel, the old railway station which is now a recreation area, Fort Scratchley and some lovely old buildings in historic...

Foreshore Park, is a very popular public green space, much visited by families, groups and individuals enjoying a variety of activities including walking the dog, exercise, community garden, community events, private parties, and parents with children. Plenty of parking and clean amenities, easy access. The park has large sculptures and a large cement frog pond, which has become a temporary skate bowl. The park is well kept by the council rangers with lush green mowed lawns and trimmed bushes and tall trees that attracts much bird life. Foreshore Park is a valued community asset. Highly recommended for picnics family outings. SuperCars utilises the space during the Race, and thousands of people enjoy display and...

Foreshore park is a fantastic grassed open area to sit and enjoy the space, to walk or ride your bike around, have a picnic. It encompasses views of the harbour and views over Nobbys Beach and CBD. Your can watch ships come and go. Close to swim baths, lighthouse and the Fort on the hill. Bit of a walk from Cafe de Wheels, lightrail and ferry however there is a great takeaway shop at Nobbys with seating and amenities nearby. There is so much attractivness about this area and the best thing even though parking can be difficult if you find a spot there is NO PARK AND PAY. (unlike CBD and Residential areas where there is lots of empty spots and...