Clarington celebrates opening of Newcastle Community Park

Clarington, Ontario – More than a thousand residents joined Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on June 1 to celebrate the official opening of Newcastle Community Park, located on the west side of the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex. The $3.5 million community park features a tournament-grade hardball diamond, new tennis and pickleball courts, a skateboard park, paved walkways and a shade structure alongside the existing Newcastle Dog Park.

Following a ribbon-cutting and celebratory first pitch with Mayor Foster, attendees were treated to pickleball lessons, face painting, swimming, jumping castles, an obstacle course and colouring station to kick-off the #HeartYourParksClarington campaign.

(From left to right) Residents joined Lloyd Rang, Councillor, Ward 2; Sami Elhajjeh, Councillor, Ward 1; Adrian Foster, Mayor; Margaret Zwart, Councillor, Ward 4; Willie Woo, Regional Councillor, Wards 3 and 4; Granville Anderson, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 2; and Corinna Traill, Councillor, Ward 3; for a ribbon-cutting and celebratory first pitch on the new tournament-grade hardball diamond at Newcastle Community Park.

The Newcastle Community Park includes a tournament-grade hardball diamond (pictured), new tennis and pickleball courts, a skateboard park, paved walkways and a shade structure. 

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of our Newcastle Community Park,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “Parkland is so important to Clarington – and this massive new park represents our commitment to fostering a vibrant and healthy community where residents can come together, stay active and create lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.”

From swimming to jungle gyms, pickleball, basketball, soccer, splash pads and more - hundreds of residents participated in the #HeartYourParksClarington campaign to draw all the ways they enjoy open spaces across the community. 

Onsite activities at the Newcastle Community Park grand opening included friendship bracelet stations (pictured), as well as face painting, jumping castles, an obstacle course, pickleball lessons and free swimming. 

Residents were invited to participate in pickleball lessons at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex during the Newcastle Community Park grand opening on June 1. 

The Newcastle Community Park is located at 1780 Rudell Road in Newcastle. Find more Municipal parks and recreation facilities near you by visiting www.clarington.net/parks.

Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Kaitlin Keefer
Communications Officer
905-809-3454 or kkeefer@clarington.net