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Newcastle
 Students from the Newcastle area attend schools within both the Issaquah and Renton School District. Currently, there are two high schools, two middle schools and three elementary schools. Both districts strive to provide “a safe and challenging learning environment for a diverse population of students.” Four schools have been recognized with the U.S. Department of Education’s award of Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. For those seeking higher education, the University of Washington, Seattle University, Bellevue Community College and the Art Institute of Seattle are just a short drive away.
In addition to excellent educational opportunities, Newcastle is also proud of its endless recreational opportunities. This community is part of the greater King County Park System, which features more than 20,000 acres dedicated to open space and parks. Features such as miles of walking and equestrian trails, swimming, athletic facilities and fishing are found throughout the parks within King County Parks. Lake Boren Park, Newcastle’s largest park is centrally located on 20.2 acres and provides walking paths, a play area, picnic shelters and a fishing dock. The park also features sport facilities such as a basketball court, sand volleyball court and two tennis courts. The Golf Club at Newcastle is considered one of the Northwest’s premier golf destinations. With 38 holes of challenging golf, spectacular views and a clubhouse that has a wonderful restaurant, cigar bar and award winning pro shop you can understand why it has contributed to putting Newcastle on the map. When it’s time to shop, the Bellevue Square, a shopping center that some argue is the best in the Northwest, is just a short drive away. This shopping area features more than 200 retail shops, department stores and a variety of restaurants. Newcastle was primarily a coal-mining town until recently. In the 1800s, Newcastle boasted a larger population than Seattle - in fact it was the coal mining industry of this town that was a pivotal role in making Seattle a major port. Prospectors and coal miners worked the Newcastle Hills from 1863 to 1963, mining millions of tons of coal from Cougar Mountain. In 1890, the coal mining of the area ended. Today, this community continues to experience growth as a suburb and residential area and was only incorporated in September 1994 after a group of citizens sought political autonomy from King County. Community involvement is key as this little city known as “the Gem in the Hills” continues to grow with well thought out planning. Both the King County Library and Y.M.C.A. are hoping to soon contribute to the excitement as they look at building facilities. Newcastle is still one of Puget Sound’s best-kept secrets. |
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