Council provides many spaces for affordable active fun for all the family - across the Central Coast. 

Here are some ideas on how to keep active after school:

Cool off at a patrolled beach or pool 

Council patrols 15 coastal beaches and one ocean pool complex being The Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance. From now until the end of the summer season (25 April 2022) our 15 patrolled beaches will have lifeguards/lifesavers working from 9am-5pm.  Discover a new beach. 

Take a dip in a pool at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Leisure Centre, Gosford Pool, Toukley Aquatic Centre or Wyong Pool.  For more information on each facility, go to our Leisure Centres, Gyms and Pools web page.   

New playspaces to explore

Looking for a new playspace?  Here’s a shortlist of Council’s latest playspace builds and upgrades to check out:

• Copacabana, Susan Fahey Park (Pueblo St) - district level playspace 
• Green Point, Sun Valley Park, (Corner Sun Valley Rd and Dalgety Cres) - regional level playspace
• Gwandalan, Tunkuwallin Oval, (Kanangra Drive) – district level playspace
• San Remo, John Pete Howard Reserve (Liamena Ave), district level playspace
• Umina Beach (Australia Ave) - local playspace, Umina Beach 
• Umina Beach Vernon Park (Ryans Rd) - local playspace 
• Budgewoi, Halekulani Oval Playspace (Arnold Cl) - local playspace 
• Woy Woy, Anderson Park Playspace (The Boulevarde) – local playspace
• Gwandalan, South Eastern Park (Corner of Fairwater Drive and Peninsular Drive) – local playspace

For full list of Council managed playspaces across the Central Coast go to Council’s Playspace Strategy. 

Photos: Sun Valley Park playspace, Green Point (photo credit: Blake Stretton, Gittoes Real Estate);  Susan Fahey Park playspace, Copacabana; Tunkuwallin Oval playspace, Gwandalan

Free to use Tennis Courts

Council manages 30 tennis facilities across the Central Coast which are run by either Council or clubs and community groups. 

The following tennis courts remain open, unlocked and free for public use:

• Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association
• Patonga Beach Tennis and Sports Club
• Mannering Park
• Lake Munmorah
• Kulnura Tennis Club
• Colongra, Koala Park
• Killarney Vale
• Kariong Tennis Club
• Blue Haven Tennis Courts

For full list and details of all tennis courts.

Roll into a skate park or BMX track

Council manages 25 skate parks and 4 BMX facilities on the Central Coast, with varying features and suited to a range of skill levels. 
If you haven’t already had a spin on the recent redeveloped facilities at Narara Skate Park and Terrigal BMX Track – check them out!
Find out where your nearest skate park or BMX track is located on the Central Coast. 

photos: Terrigal BMX Track; Narara Skate Park
   

Popular family friendly bike paths

• Brisbane Water foreshore, Woy Woy to Point Claire (The Boulevarde, Woy Woy to Fagans Park, Jirrah Ave Point Claire)
• Budgewoi foreshore,  Budgewoi to Buff Point  (from the boat ramp adjacent to Diamond Head Drive, Budgewoi to Edgewater Park, Narambi Rd, Buff Point)
• Chittaway Bay to Berkeley Vale (Chittaway Bay Lions Park, Cnr Lakedge Ave and Thomas Walker Dr, Chittaway Bay, to Ewen Howlett Reserve, Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale)
• Ettalong to Ocean Beach (Ferry Rd, Ettalong to Ocean Beach, Trafalgar Ave, Umina) 
• Gosford Waterfront (Adcock Park, West Gosford  to Gosford Sailing Club)
• Kincumber to Davistown Foreshore (Carrack Road Boat Ramp, Carrack Road, Kincumber to Coomal Avenue, Davistown)
• Tuggerah Lake foreshore (eastern side) - Lakedge Avenue, Chittaway Bay to Saltwater Creek Reserve and Playground, Long Jetty
• Tuggerwong Shared Path (Prawn Beach Lane, Wyongah to February Street, Tuggerwong)
• Woy Woy waterfront (The Boulevarde through to Macmasters Rd)

When cycling on shared pathways, always wear a helmet and keep to the left. If you’re planning to pass someone, slow down and use your bell or horn to let them know you’re close by.