King Edward Park
Last updated October 2026
Large clifftop park with a playground, rotunda, lookouts and open grass, home to the Bogey Hole ocean pool.
King Edward Park stretches from Ordnance Street round to The Terrace above the ocean. City of Newcastle lists a playground, the Victorian rotunda, Garside Gardens, an amphitheatre and the Anne Feneley lookout, where whales can sometimes be seen. Shepherds Hill Fort and the Obelisk are nearby and the park is home to the Bogey Hole ocean pool. Facilities include barbecues, shelters, tables, public toilets and parking. It is a public City of Newcastle park with no entry fee or booking listed, as of October 2026.
Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.
Details
Address: 3 Ordnance Street, The Hill NSW 2300
Location: The Hill, Newcastle, NSW
Website: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks/playgrounds-and-parks
Price: Free
Ages: 0–17 years
Category: Playgrounds & Parks
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