Developed as a center for the rail, coal and timber industries in the Northwest, Newcastle is a small, comfortable town with an extensive history. For apartment hunters in Newcastle, the ability to shop, work and play while having the opportunity to view the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier on a daily basis is something cannot be duplicated anywhere in the country.

Newcastle, which currently boasts nearly 40 acres of developed parks distributed throughout the city's limits, provides an atmosphere that is perfect for apartment seekers looking to partake in recreational activities of all kinds.

Perhaps the best example of this landscape is Lake Boren Park, which serves as the primary attraction in Newcastle's growing park system for apartment renters in the town. Offering a variety of recreational opportunities including a playground, basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts and picnic tables, Lake Boren Park is often referred to by residents and visitors as their favorite park.

Blended together with the recreational component, the park is peaceful at its north end, with fantastic views of the lake. For those renting apartments in Newcastle, Lake Boren Park is the site of many community festivals and events, including the annual Newcastle 5K run/walk, which donates all profits to the local high school's cross country and track programs.

Additionally, Lake Boren Park serves as a center for the variety of hiking and wildlife trails that are abundant in Newcastle. The city boasts approximately seven miles of trails throughout its extensive park system.

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