Walker Park
Overview
A fantastic park, with a great range of leisure facilities and open spaces for all to enjoy
Description
Walker Park was originally created to provide the colliery and shipyard workers with a place to relax and participate in sport and exercise.
Many of the park’s original features have been lost, but the late 80s saw significant investment to mark the centenary of the park.
There’s a good network of paths, making the park popular for dog walking and jogging.
Leisure Facilities
Today, the park has a good selection of leisure and sporting facilities. They include; two bowling greens and pavilion, two football pitches, a multi-use games area (for football, tennis and basketball) and a skate park. The play area for children under 14 has a brilliant selection of swings, aerial runways and climbing units and is popular with local families.
WWI Memorial
The World War One memorial for the casualties from the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers was unveiled in 1921. It was restored in 2016 as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund project. The Grade II Listed memorial is a focal point for the annual remembrance service.
Community Groups
The Community Centre and Café is managed by the YMCA and runs regular activities and fitness sessions for all ages throughout the year. There is also an active Friends of Group for the park.
Did you know?
Walker Parks Rocks is a popular rock painting and hiding group in the park. Why not get involved with your family?
Getting Here
On-street car parking is available in the surrounding streets.
The nearest bus stop is on Wharrier Street, Church Walk Shopping Centre, Scrogg Road.
Access
Walker Park is located on flat land. There is a good network of paths that are suitable for wheelchair users, pushchairs or mobility scooters.
Things to do for grown ups
Every Wednesday afternoon there are sessions and activities for older adults to get involved in. From Elvis tributes to pie and pea supper, bingo to tea dances, head along to Walker Park Community Centre to find out more.
Things to do for families
The Urban Green Newcastle rangers run regular activities for families in the park including bug safaris, bird box building and kite making.
Food and Drink
There is a cosy, dog-friendly café in the YMCA building in the heart of Walker Park serving up delicious meals and tasty snacks.
Toilets
There are toilets within the Community Centre.
