Robert O New Park
Address
3050 Bridlewood Dr.

About
This park opened in 2008 and is approximately 30 acres divided into two areas. The north side of Bridlewood is 17 acres and is ADA accessible. It has a play structure, large open green space and access to Plum Creek.

The south side of Bridlewood is 13 acres and is a nature area that has trails and access to Plum Creek.

The Park was named after Bob New, the long time Parks and Recreation Director for Sidney.

Hours
6:00 – 10:00

Features
Modular Play Structure
Open Green Space
Natural Areas
Swings
Shelter

Future plans
Basketball Court
Baseball Diamond
Drinking Fountain

ROBERT O. NEW PARK
Robert O. Park is located off Bridlewood.  The park was named in honor of Robert O. New who served as Sidney Parks and Recreation Director since 1985.  From 1972 through 1980, he was athletic director and head basketball coach at Sue Bennett Junior College in London, Kentucky, after teaching and coaching basketball at Sidney High School in 1971.  New had also served as boys’ basketball coach at Lehman High School for five years, coaching while working full-time as Parks Director. 

The park was named for Mr. New in 2008.  This park was deeded to the City by the developers of Plum Creek Subdivision. It consists of 11-plus acres of playfields and another 11.34 acres of green space to be accessed by walkway.