File image of work in progress on the park

Celebrate the opening of Newcastle Community Park

The Municipality of Clarington is inviting you to celebrate the opening of Newcastle Community Park with family-friendly fun on June 1.

The festivities will take place from 3 to 6 pm, said a municipal statement.

The $3.5 million community park features new tennis and pickleball courts, tournament-grade clay hardball diamond, skateboard parkpaved walkways, and a shade structureNewcastle Community Park is located on the west side of Diane Hamre Recreation Complex,1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle. 

Events that will take place include:  

  • Ceremonial first pitch at the ball diamond at 4 pm
  • Meet the mayor and councillors 
  • Indoor and outdoor family-friendly games and fitness activities 
  • Learn to play pickleball 
  • Inflatables 
  • Face painting 
  • Crafts and friendship bracelet-making 
  • Free public swimming from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
  • Visit with Clarington Emergency and Fire Services 
  • Freezies 
  • A visit from the KX96 Cruiser 
  • Prizes and giveaways and more

June 1 also marks the start of June is Recreation and Parks Month, with free or low-cost programs promoting the benefits of recreation, parks, and staying activeSee the full line-up of events at www.clarington.net/JRPM. 

Get the full play-by-play of this event at www.clarington.net/NewcastlePark

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