A multi-sports activity hub, community events space and inclusive playground could be built in Gregson Park under a plan to be considered by Newcastle councillors next week.
A draft master plan likely to be approved for public exhibition on Tuesday shows how the historic Hamilton park could be transformed over the next decade.
The vision, crafted following community consultation held late last year, includes a larger inclusive play area in its existing location, a new community shelter on the former bowling club site, more shaded seating areas, potential for community gardens and a kiosk, resurfaced tennis courts, additional active recreation facilities and upgraded amenities.
The plan also proposes the realignment of some pathways, opportunities for a stormwater retention tank and removal of the glasshouse building subject to heritage assessment.
The council said the master plan would be implemented over 10 years with short-term priorities including the play area, realigned paths and community shelter.
Work on the play area, which includes a water splash space and yarning circle, will start in 2022 under the council's annual asset renewal program.
Long-term priorities in the plan include the active recreation area, community gardens and stormwater retention tank.
The elected council will consider a report to place the draft master plan, along with amendments to the Heritage Places Plan of Management for Gregson Park, on public exhibition at its next ordinary meeting.
