Overview
Ouseburn’s City Stadium Park was originally part of the infamous Cllr T. Dan Smith’s plans to host the Empire Games in 1966.
Description
There is still a gravel running track on the park, and it was part of Cllr T. Dan Smiths’ plans to build a proper stadium on the site to host the 1966 Empire Games. The plans never materialised but the name stuck.
City Stadium is a popular park for running and sports activities today. There is a good network of paths and is well connected to the Ouseburn Valley and variety of places to eat and things to do.
Did you know?
The River Ouseburn is culverted beneath the park and marked by a monument close to Warwick Street.
Getting Here
The nearest car park is at Newington Road.
The nearest bus stop is on Warwick Street.
Access
The park has a network of footpaths including cycle track which provides a link between Heaton and a gateway to Newcastle city centre.
Things to do for grown ups
City Stadium Park is the perfect spot for informal exercise and recreation with friends.
Things to do for families
The play area and multi-use games area is popular with families and teenagers.
You can also play basketball, football and cricket at this park. There are flood lights available.
Food and Drink
Follow the footpath down to the Ouseburn Valley for a great range of places to eat and drink.
Toilets
There are no toilets within the park.
Running Track
There is a 400m gravel track, awaiting refurbishment announcement soon.
Interactive Football Wall
A standout feature is the Yalp SUTU Interactive Football Wall: a high-energy, digital game wall that responds to your shots with lights and sounds. It's become a local hotspot for football fans of all ages, offering fun challenges and games that blend sport with technology.
The wall features 16 interactive, LED-lit panels that respond to the impact of the ball with sound and light, offering multiple pre-loaded games for aim and agility. It is free to use
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