About City Parks
Newcastle’s parks are open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk and are available for everyone to use and enjoy. Trails are excepted from these hours; they are also available from dusk to 7:00 a.m. Only city-sponsored special events are permitted in city parks. Shelters and amenities are first-come, first-served, except Lake Boren Park shelters, which can be reserved for rental.
Park Rules
To ensure safety and enjoyment for all visitors, the following rules apply to city parks:
- No off leash pets allowed.
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8-feet.
- Handlers are responsible for the removal of animal waste.
- The following are prohibited:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Camping
- Disposal of household or commercial waste
- Fireworks
- Vehicles outside of the designated parking lot
- Weapons
Complete rules for using park facilities can be found under NMC 12.55. Please note that special rules may apply during city-sponsored events to ensure safety and smooth operations.
Find a Park
Mini-Parks
0.7 acres
Ballybunion Park
Play area (ages 5-12), benches, regional trail access.
Neighborhood Parks
5.5 acres
China Creek Park
Play area, picnic tables, open lawn, trail.
Neighborhood Parks
2.1 acres
Donegal Park
Play area, gazebo, walking paths, open field.
Mini-Parks
0.5 acres
Highlands Forest View Park
Play area (ages 5-12), park benches, lawn area.
Neighborhood Parks
1.6 acres
Highlands Park
Gazebo, BBQ, sport court, illuminated path.
Community Parks
28 acres
Lake Boren Park
Restrooms, loop paths, playgrounds, shelters, courts, docks, stage, field
Mini-Parks
0.2 acres
Little Rhody Park
Picnic tables, native plantings, small basketball court, play area (ages 5–12), gazebo, benches.
Mini-Parks
1.1 acres
Madison Lane Park
Soft-surface path, play area (ages 2–5), lawn, benches, open space.
Resource Parks
108.1 acres
May Creek Park
Access to historic May Creek Trail, wooded trails
Resource Parks
.25 acres
Newcastle Historical Park [Coming Soon]
Historic buildings and artifacts
Community Parks
33.5 acres
Park at 95th
Undeveloped, likely to contain master plan features
Mini-Parks
8.2 acres (1.2 developed)
Redman Park
Turf play area, native plantings, walking path, benches.
Mini-Parks
0.6 acres
Tralee Park
Play area (ages 2–5), walking path, benches, lawn, viewpoint.
Mini-Parks
0.7 acres
Windtree Park
Play area (ages 5–12), path, benches, picnic tables, shelter.
City Parks Map