King Edward Park
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King Edward Park is a grand heritage park in Newcastle with a beautiful clifftop lookout, free gas BBQs and gardens overlooking the sea. Dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated leash-free area between sunrise and sunset, under effective voice control. There is a playground, toilets and parking on hand. A scenic off-leash park above the coast.
Dog rules
Designated leash-free area. Dogs are permitted off-leash between sunrise and sunset. Dogs must be accompanied, supervised, and controllable without a leash. Dangerous, aggressive, and restricted breeds are not permitted. Dog owners must remove all dog faeces. Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk or within 10 metres of a playground. Source: City of Newcastle – Leash Free Areas (newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/residents/pets-and-animals/leash-free-areas)
At a glance
Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
BBQsVenue website
Reserve Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300
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Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
★★★★★6 months ago
Nice place to relax. Plenty of parking. We stopped for lunch and had a relaxing time. Do not miss the sea view at the exit. Love it. Wish we had more time…
★☆☆☆☆6 months ago
The parks is very nice, but the mens toilet is filty and stinks. 5 stars for the parks, 1 star for the toilets
★★★★★10 months ago
One of Newcastle’s best picnic areas and park. Beautiful flat picnic area with luscious grass for the kids to play on. Old fashioned rotunda if you want some shade as well of plenty of tables and seats around the edges under the trees. Right next door are the beautiful gardens and some of the best views to the harbor.
★★★★★2 years ago
The top lookout is absolutely beautiful. Impressed with the free gas BBQ SYSTEM surrounded by gorgeous high trees with plenty of shade and the BBQ area is next to public toilets which was a plus. Great for families and their dogs. First time visiting and loved it.
★★★★★10 months ago
A beautiful park with lots of space for everyone to enjoy the perfect spring weather we had today!
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