Niagara Park, New South Wales Explained

Type:suburb
Niagara Park
City:Central Coast
State:nsw
Local Map:yes
Zoom:13
Postcode:2250
Pop:2743
Elevation:23
Area:2.4
Parish:Gosford
Stategov:The Entrance
Fedgov:Dobell
Dist1:6
Dir1:N
Location1:Gosford
Dist2:80
Dir2:S
Location2:Newcastle
Dist3:15
Dir3:SSW
Location3:Wyong
Dist4:80
Dir4:N
Location4:Sydney
Dist5:20
Dir5:WSW
Location5:The Entrance
Near-N:Ourimbah
Near-W:Somersby
Near-E:Lisarow
Near-Sw:Narara
Near-S:Wyoming
Near-Se:Lisarow

Niagara Park is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia 6km (04miles) north of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the local government area. It consists of residential housing as well as acreage blocks and small farms with many houses backing onto natural bushland and reserves. It is close to the M1 and is 20 minutes from Shelly Beach. A peaceful community with rural aspects and a large technology driven primary school, Niagara Park is ideal for families with young children.

The suburb contains Niagara Park railway station, which is on the Main North railway line. A shopping centre, timber mill, primary school, and sports centre are also located within Niagara Park.

History

The suburb took its name from a farm, which was owned by Mr. Measure, an American landowner who named the farm after Niagara Falls. Niagara Park railway station was opened in October 1902 with the name Tundula and was later changed to its current name on 27 November.

Events

On the second Saturday of every month a large market is held at the shopping centre where residents set up tables selling various goods. There are also competitions for children held by the town crier.

A jobs convention is held annually at the local youth centre for students from various schools. The event is aimed at years 11 and 12.

Every year there is a large fete held at the local Niagara Park Primary School which features many rides and in the hall there are many baked goods stores.

Notable residents