Project Update: Thank you for your feedback. The open survey has now closed for review. We will provide a What We Heard summary report to this project page once it is available. The winner of the prize will be drawn and notified the week starting 1 June 2026. The next project step will be a draft Strategy out for public review and comment. Please stay tuned.
About the project
Council is currently reviewing our Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan 2019. The Plan seeks to provide a framework for the development and future provision of open space and recreation facilitiesContinue reading
Project Update: Thank you for your feedback. The open survey has now closed for review. We will provide a What We Heard summary report to this project page once it is available. The winner of the prize will be drawn and notified the week starting 1 June 2026. The next project step will be a draft Strategy out for public review and comment. Please stay tuned.
About the project
Council is currently reviewing our Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan 2019. The Plan seeks to provide a framework for the development and future provision of open space and recreation facilities that considers demand, distribution, diversity, quality and resourcing. Once finalised, the Plan will inform Council decision-making on where, when and how we develop our open space and recreation facilities in the future to ensure provision is equitable, sustainable and continues to meet community needs.
Our open space and recreation facilities contribute to the liveability of our city, provide opportunities for connection, and deliver positive social, health, economic and environmental benefits to community and visitors. They provide locations for people to access nature, play, relax, socialise, exercise, develop skills and compete in sport.
The Plan will capture public spaces owned or managed by Council across the Cessnock local government area including aquatic facilities, indoor sports centres, parks, sportsgrounds and other open space and recreation areas.
Important Documents
Read our previous Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan
Frequently asked questions
Read our frequently asked questions.
Complete our survey
The Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan Review 2026 will be open for feedback from Friday 1 May 2026 until Friday 29 May 2026 and feedback is invited from the community.
You can complete our survey using the online form below and go in the draw to win a $100 EFTPOS voucher.
Contact the team
If you would like to speak with the project team please contact
Name: Jo Dennis
Role: Recreation Planning Coordinator
Phone: (02) 4993 4100
Email: recreation@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
