NEHL - Tynemouth Park, alongside its boating lake, was opened in the first half of 1893 on lands owned by the Duke of Northumberland. Originally named the Tynemouth Recreation Ground It was first publicly mooted in the middle of 1892 as per a piece in the Shields Daily News of 18/05/92, to some opposition. The piece written by "A Workman" states there was no use for the park, calling it useless and for a privileged few. Worked pushed ahead however, and opened with a large pond, bowling greens, tennis courts with a large bandstand and lodge/cottage on the southeastern edge.

The Tynemouth Bowling Club was formed a year after, and from the outset gathered 70 members. The lake was also popular from the outset with model boaters, with an exhibiton held in its opening year of miniature yachts. Events were previously held in the Palace and Winter Garden's aquarium, so natural synergy led to a home at this site alongside a boat house.

The park still remains with its two bowling greens and boating lake. Other areas have been repurposed for commercial activity.