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Sport facilities & hire
Waverley Council offers a diverse range of sport facilities available for recreational activities and organised sport. Whether you're part of a community group, local sporting club or school, or you’re a health and fitness professional, there is bound to be a facility that meets your needs.
Council takes pride in ensuring that our playing fields and sport venues including Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre are not only well-maintained but also safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. From football fields and tennis courts to cricket pitches and multipurpose spaces, our facilities are equipped to handle a variety of sports and activities.
Our commitment extends beyond just providing the space; Council actively support the community in fostering a healthy and active lifestyle by working with local clubs and offering regular activities for children all the way through to seniors.
- If you want to hire a space for a sporting event, browse the spaces below.
- If you want to hire a space for an event, commercial activation, fitness training, wedding or other uses, visit Venue & open spaces hire.
- Browse Waverley’s parks and reserves, including parks with sport facilities.
- If you want to know more about how we manage our sport facilities see our Open Space and Recreation Strategy 2021-2031.
- For information about sport fields in neighbouring areas, visit the Randwick or Woollahra Council websites.
- For hiring conditions, see General Conditions of Hire - Sport Facilities.
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Sport facilities and court hire costs
Find fees and charges for sport fields and courts across the Waverley Local Government Area.
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Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
The largest sport and recreation hub in the neighbourhood that everyone in the community can enjoy.
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Indoor sports court (MWRC)
Multi-purpose court in the Margaret Whitam Recreation Centre that caters for a wide range of sports.
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Waverley Park Oval and fields
Waverley Park’s well-maintained Oval and fields are used by numerous local sporting clubs and for casual sport.
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Waverley Park netball courts
Waverley Park offers three netball courts with line markings and floodlights for evening games.
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Waverley Park multi-purpose courts
Waverley Park offers three courts suitable for netball, basketball and tennis.
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Wet weather and closures
Call Waverley’s Wet Weather Line and understand criteria used during assessment of facilities.
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Herbicide applications
Council conducts herbicide application twice a year, typically in June and September.
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Local sporting clubs and regular activities
Find a club, association or regular activity in Waverley by sport type and get involved today!
Book online
To book a sport facility, complete the online enquiry form.
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