Centennial Park
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Centennial Park is a highly rated dog-friendly park in Cooks Hill where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shade and toilets nearby, while Akuna Cafe is around 900 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.
Dog rules
Dogs must be on a leash at all times in public places unless in a designated leash-free area. Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk or within 10 metres of a playground. Leash-free areas are patrolled and penalties apply for non-compliance. Source: City of Newcastle – Leash Free Areas (newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/residents/pets-and-animals/leash-free-areas)
At a glance
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Grassy surfaceFrom reviews
126 Bruce St, Cooks Hill 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
★★★☆☆1 year ago
Great little park with a playground suitable for all ages. large lawn areas to throw or kick a ball or just have a sit. No parking through the week as people living in their campers and a general lack of parking ability by locals renders any roadside space un usable
★★★★☆4 years ago
Lovely shady park with beautiful big trees. Lots of benches, nice play area with a variety of swings and climbing equipment, a band rotunda and rose garden. There is also a cafe, however I am not sure it is operating during COVID restrictions. In and adjacent there are public toilets, public lawn tennis court and Lowlands Bowling Club.
★★★★☆5 years ago
Centennial Park is a good place for partying, going to the playground or just enjoying the great outdoors. It has an abundance of space, lots of trees and shrubbery and a public toilet which looks like it came out of WW2. But it is still a good place to go if you get to go on a break either at work or school.
★★★★★4 years ago
Wonderful local park, great trees. Excellent playground and also open areas for picnics, ball activities, etc. Gazebo very pretty. The Park surrounds Lowlands Bowling Club, a great location for gathering and food.
★★★★★7 years ago
Great diverse space with a new play ground next to the Lowlands bowling club. On a nice day you can see people coming together to have a picnic, play sports, and even weddings.
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