There’s never been a better time to discover Newcastle’s best skate parks. The beauty of a skate park is that it’s free to shred and all ages are welcome. Whether you’re a kid, teen or adult, Newcastle has an amazing variety of skate parks for groms of all ages. We’ve rounded up five of the best skate parks in Newcastle where you can carve it up.
Empire Skate Park
Sitting directly opposite Bar Beach on Memorial Drive, Empire Skate Park is the pick of the bunch with the best bowl and views to match. 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 tennis courts nearby and seating and shade areas suitable for the whole family.
Stockton Skate Park
Located in Griffith Park, 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. Make a day of it by catching the ferry across to Stockton and enjoying all the other treasures this eclectic suburb has to offer.
New Lambton Skate Park
New Lambton Skate Park is a pre-mould styled park located on the corner of Wallarah and Womboin Streets. With a 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, right in the heart of Newcastle.
Mayfield Skate Park
Mayfield Skate Park is in Dangar Park and has a variety of concrete blocks, ¼ pipes, hips and banks. Designed by skateboarders, this skate park is a popular destination with food and a skate shop located close by. While you’re there check out the new Dangar Park playground which has been expanded to include a new climbing frame and rocker, and a new larger swing set, catering to a broader age range of children.
Wallsend Skate Park
Wallsend Skate Park in Brooks Street was originally designed with bike users in mind but now has a skate interchange consisting of large steel sculptures which provide new technical challenges for users of the facility while adding contrast 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, and has also been used for local bike competitions.
