A 10-year plan has been created for Waratah Park to maximise its year-round use and guide future upgrades.
City of Newcastle has worked with sporting groups and key stakeholders to set a vision for the park and recreational precinct to meet the community's needs.
A staged provision of infrastructure involves improving the field layout and upgrading the floodlights, irrigation and drainage to maximise the year-round use, including five grounds for rugby union or league, three turf and one synthetic cricket wicket, and eight Oztag fields.
The plan also proposes upgraded amenities and a formalised car park, informal seating, a three metre wide shared path around the park, fitness stations and multi-sport court.
It comes after cricket sight screens and upgraded change rooms were installed at Waratah Oval, and the replacement of the existing playground with new equipment at Waratah Park. An upgrade of the cricket nets is also underway.
Chair of City of Newcastle's sports infrastructure working party councillor Peta Winney-Baartz said the masterplan would enhance the usage and accessibility of the site.
"During the past 12 months, we have sought extensive feedback from key user groups including sporting groups and the nearby Callaghan College," she said.
Members of the community are invited to have their say online via City of Newcastle's website by September 27.
