Skate Parks and Tennis Courts
Newcastle offers nine skate parks. Skate parks provide young people with a custom built facility to improve their skills in a safe environment.
Local skate parks
Bar Beach-Empire Park Skate Park is open to the public.
Address: Opposite Bar Beach, Memorial Drive, Newcastle
The skate park features a bowl varying in depth from 7-11ft, and a plaza-style street section, making it one of the best skate facilities in the country. There are also batball courts, seating and shade areas.
Stockton Skate Park is the first street style skate plaza in the Hunter region. Taking inspiration from the docks, the skate plaza incorporates long lines, steel sculptural features and the remnants of gantry infrastructure to create a unique skate experience.
Address: Griffith Park, Stockton
Elermore Vale Bowl is a Mexican hat style bowl ranging from 3-5ft depth with varying degrees of difficulty in the transition. It has mostly curved edges which best suit BMX and scooter riding.
Address: Elermore Vale Park, Off Croudace Road (behind shopping centre), Elermore Vale.
Islington Bowl is another of Newcastle’s bowl skate facilities. Ranging from the intermediate gradient to somewhat expert this structure provides something for the more skilled rider. Beginners are cautioned to stay in the shallow area.
Address: Islington Park, Maitland Road, Islington.
Maryland Skate Park has a concrete half pipe and linked metal street style section. Located next to the local shopping centre it provides a popular recreation area. Of the metal obstacles there are 8ft banks on opposite ends of the park with a multi sided and sized pyramid in the middle. A curved ledge, pole jam, banked jersey barrier and banked ledge are other technical elements.
Address: Grange Avenue Reserve, Boundary Road, Maryland.
New Lambton Skate Park is a pre-mould styled park. It has 7 foot ¼ pipe to bank transitions on opposite sides of the park and a 4 foot spine ramp with an adjoining volcano styled fun box and slider bar New Lambton provides more than the average pre-mould park.
Address: Corner Wallarah and Womboin Streets, New Lambton.
Mayfield Skate Park has a variety of concrete blocks, ¼ pipes, hips and banks. Designed by skateboarders, this skate park is a popular destination. Located on a main road and close to food as well as a skate shop, it provides a service to the community.
Address: Dangar Park, Maitland Road, Mayfield.
South Newcastle Beach Skate Park is a large concrete park with a plethora of transitions and street influenced obstacles along with a 6ft metal halfpipe. This park is in a picturesque location, metres form the beach and bordered by scenic walkway. Drainage issues and weathering have made it a location best served for scooter and bmx riders due to the rough, unstable terrain.
Address: South Newcastle Beach, Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle.
Wallsend Skate Park - The park was originally designed with bike users in mind but now has a skate interchange. The skate interchange consists of large steel sculptures which provide new technical challenges for users of the facility while adding constrast and value to the overall skate park. The facility has experienced a high level of use and attracts large numbers on weekends and during school holidays. It has also been used for local bike competitions.
Address: Wallsend Park, Brooks Street, Wallsend.
Please note: All skate parks are smoke free areas.
Local Tennis Courts
Adamstown Tennis Courts - Glebe Road and Bryant Street, Adamstown 2289
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Adamstown Rosebuds Tennis Club Inc
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Carrington Tennis Courts - Thornton Street, Carrington 2294
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Carrington Tennis Club
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Centennial Park Tennis Courts - Dawson Street, Cooks Hill 2300
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Newcastle Tennis Club Inc
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Empire Park Tennis Courts - Kilgour Avenue, Bar Beach 2300
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Michael Mills Tennis Coaching
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Hamilton Park Tennis Courts - Lindsay Street, Hamilton 2303
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Hamilton Park Tennis Club
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Hillcrest Tennis Courts - Usk Street, Mayfield 2304
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Kotara Park Tennis Courts - Park Avenue, Kotara 2289
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Kotara Park Tennis Club
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Lambton Park Tennis Courts - Morehead and Elder Street, Lambton 2299
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Lambton Park Tennis Club
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Learmonth Park Tennis Courts - Lawson Street, Hamilton South 2303
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Learmonth Park Tennis Club
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Newcastle Hill Tennis Courts - King Edward Park, Reserve Road, Newcastle 2300
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Newcastle Hill Tennis Club
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Sanctuary Tennis Courts - Kurraka Drive, Fletcher 2287
Enquiries on availability and bookings managed by Cagney Tennis Academy
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Stockton Tennis Courts - Mitchell Street, Stockton 2295
Enquiries on availability and bookings are managed by Stockton Tennis Club
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