Familiar faces Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox, operators of Sunnyboy Kiosk at Dixon Park Beach, will run a new kiosk at Foreshore Park. The pair, who grew up working in their family business, also run three Morning Market Coffee locations in Whitebridge, Newcastle West and Warners Bay.
Scheduled to open in January, the Foreshore Park kiosk will be called Sunnyboy Park. It will offer a family-friendly menu including fish and chips, hamburgers, sandwiches, ice-creams, refreshments and coffee.
Mr Carias-Cox said they are excited to take on the special space in an incredible location, which will be enhanced when the new inclusive playground opens later next year. He described the vision as creating a relaxed, welcoming spot where families can spend time and enjoy great food and coffee.
Work is almost finished on the new kiosk and accessible public toilets, set to open late January. A free community event on January 31 will celebrate the milestone with family-friendly activities, live music, treats and coffee.
City of Newcastle Asset Advisory Committee chair councillor Declan Clausen said the new facilities will enhance the experience of visiting Newcastle's premier city park. The projects are supported by the state government, Variety the Children's Charity, the Touched by Olivia Foundation and the Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the state government is committed to backing projects that provide better public spaces. He noted the new amenities will provide high-quality, accessible public infrastructure for all Novocastrians.
