Centennial Park
A well-liked park at Cooks Hill near Newcastle with a 4.6 rating across 205 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Centennial Park is a pleasant pocket of green on Bruce Street in Cooks Hill, one of Newcastle's most characterful inner suburbs. A 4.6 rating from 205 visitors reflects its standing as a much-loved local park.
The appeal is a relaxed green space — room to walk, picnic, let the kids play or simply relax. Its Cooks Hill location, close to the famous Darby Street strip of cafes, bars and shops, makes it an easy green break to combine with a wider day out.
Parks can have changing facilities, events and seasonal conditions, so if you're planning around playgrounds, amenities or a gathering, it's worth checking current details with the local council. Otherwise it's a free, easygoing spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 70
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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