The Parks Sports Centre
North Tyneside Council leisure centre with a Contours gym, sports hall, ten-pin bowling and a soft-play Play Den.
About The Parks Sports Centre
The Parks Sports Centre on Howdon Road is North Shields' main council-run leisure centre, run by North Tyneside Council. Its facilities include a Contours gym, a large sports hall for classes and team sports, outdoor pitches, ten-pin bowling and a children's soft-play Play Den, making it a genuine all-rounder for active families.
With accessible parking, ramped entry and accessible changing, it is set up to welcome everyone, and the mix of bowling and soft play under one roof makes it a reliable rainy-day option as well as a fitness base. Check the centre for current session times and prices.
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Blog posts and guides that feature The Parks Sports Centre.
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Rainy Day in North Shields: Indoor Things to Do
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