Science and Technology Parks are gaining in importance following the recent global economic turmoil, which is resulting in a further round of economic restructuring as places seek to innovate and compete with the so-called 'knowledge-based economy'. This paper examines how the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in the United Kingdom has proactively used the park to drive the development of strategic networks beyond the park boundaries via two principal delivery vehicles: NETPark Net, a virtual science park, and Project C, an outreach programme which connects with local communities to raise aspirations.