# Riverside Park Newark — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Newark's lively riverside venue hosts year-round family entertainment including festivals, fairground rides and art displays, with parking, toilets and an onsite restaurant for visitor convenience. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/riverside-park-newark (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Riverside Park Newark Keepers Cottage, Riverside Park Great North Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7319092678110437710&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [P J](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103707412501925431917) **In short:** Riverside Park Newark is a park in Newark, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 424 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Riverside Park Newark Newark's lively riverside venue hosts year-round family entertainment including festivals, fairground rides and art displays, with parking, toilets and an onsite restaurant for visitor convenience. ## What's nearby - Riverside Ice Cream Parlour next door - Newark Castle and Gardens 200m away - Waitrose & Partners 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What visitors say [P J](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103707412501925431917/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice place to have a picnic and a bit of a party on a Sunday . · via Google [Paul Stowe](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111443206148163313739/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice park on the river, plenty of places for dog walkers, picnickers and joggers alike! Good parking and even an ice cream shop 😊 lovely views of the castle from the river bank · via Google [Heather Smolas](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101870075198069955627/reviews) ★★★★★ One of my favourite spots to unwind. There is a car park and the station is a 100 m away. A quick walk into town or to Waitrose if you need substance. · via Google [Lesley Perrin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112806268863707180980/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely park by the castle in Newark. Nice to walk by the river. The castle is being renovated at the moment,they are replacing the drawbridge and that will be something special to see. · via Google ## At a glance **Address** Keepers Cottage, Riverside Park Great North Road [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.0781834%2C-0.8139110) **Category** National Parks & Reserves **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (424 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Newark [More attractions in Newark](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions) ★ 4.5 (424 reviews) [Visit official website](https://visitnewark.co.uk/p/riverside-park/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01636 650000](tel:01636650000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Newark **Plus Code** 9C5X35HP+7C [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4879b522aec81b99:0x907bfa27c614299a!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879b522aec81b99:0x907bfa27c614299a!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Newark Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Riverside Park Newark suits all ages. ### Is Riverside Park Newark wheelchair accessible? Riverside Park Newark has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Riverside Park Newark? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Riverside Park Newark? 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