An "underutilised" section of National Park will be transformed into open green space with the proposed demolition of a disused building.
Community members are being invited to provide feedback on a draft plan for the space, which sits at the northwest corner of Newcastle's largest recreational reserve.
The proposed improvements include new grassed areas, shaded seating, bubblers, bike racks, public toilets, additional trees and a footpath connecting Smith Street to Parry Street and the adjacent basketball courts.
A disused building on the site known as Wal Young House will be demolished in November before the land is remediated and re-turfed.
City of Newcastle executive manager community and recreation Lynn Duffy said the plan was an opportunity to activate an area in one of the city's largest and oldest sport and recreation precincts.
"National Park is an essential green space in the heart of the city that is valued by the community for passive and active recreation," Ms Duffy said.
"The remediation of the Wal Young House site will provide safe public access to the northwest corner of National Park, opening up this area for informal activities while delivering new amenities to enhance the community's use of the surrounding park and sporting facilities.
"The proposed upgrades will be a valuable addition to what is already on offer in the park precinct and create a safer, more welcoming environment in the heart of our city."
The council said the demolition of Wal Young House would also provide an opportunity for a separate project to improve traffic management and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists at the intersection of National Park and Parry streets.
To view the draft plan and complete the online survey visit haveyoursay.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/national-park-improvements by 5pm on December 2.
