Neate Park
Neate Park is a 1.5-acre park on the Great Western Highway in Blackheath, and its standout feature is a playground on a hilly reserve close to the railway line, where children can watch trains go past. The park also has a shallow beginner skate park with a mini half-pipe and funbox.
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About Neate Park
Playground at Neate Park
Neate Park has a good-sized playground set on a hilly reserve close to the railway line, so children can spot trains passing by. Neate Park has a baby swing for toddlers alongside the main play equipment. The playground equipment is part of an upgrade to Australian Standards that includes an increased capacity slide, an inclusive swing set and a new accessible path.
Walking Paths and Wildlife at Neate Park
Neate Park has well-defined paths for walking and running, which give visitors a simple way to move around the 1.5-acre reserve on foot. Parrots, cockatoos and kookaburras live in the park, and wallabies and possums may also be about. Walkers can look out for these birds and animals along the paths. The mild, temperate climate, with warm summers and generally cool winters, makes spring and autumn the most comfortable seasons for a walk.
Facilities at Neate Park
Visitor tips for Neate Park
- ✓Neate Park makes a handy pit stop for a rest or a meal on a long drive along the Great Western Highway.
Getting to Neate Park
Neate Park is on the Great Western Highway near Leichardt Street, Blackheath NSW 2785, close to the shops along the highway and near the railway line.
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Does Neate Park have a playground?
Yes, Neate Park has a good-sized playground, including a baby swing for toddlers.
Is there a skate park at Neate Park?
Yes, the skate park is a local-level facility for beginners, so newer skaters can practise without pressure.
Are there picnic tables at Neate Park?
Yes, there are tables, seating and picnic sites for a meal break.
What's the best time of year to visit Neate Park?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons, between Blackheath's warm summers and cool winters.