Sport in Darebin

Get active in Darebin with sport and aquatics, or find the latest on our projects and everything your sports club needs.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to play, relax or exercise, Darebin has a great range of parks and playgrounds.

Darebin has a variety of sports venues, stadiums, courts and welcoming local community clubs.

Narrandjeri Stadium at Thornbury's John Cain Memorial Park is the new multi-sports facility for women’s sport and the wider Darebin community.

The Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre is being redeveloped so it can meet the needs of Darebin’s growing population well into the future.

The Reservoir Leisure Centre (RLC) offers a broad range of aquatics, fitness and gym services to people of all abilities.

Darebin supports sport and recreational activities for people of all abilities.

Take a look at our program of free activities, aimed at increasing physical activity in the community, and within our under-represented groups.

Darebin has some great programs to encourage more girls and women to take part in physical activities.

All personal trainers and fitness instructors must have a permit to operate in Darebin parks and reserves.

Learn about running a sports club with our Club Kit and other support resources.

Darebin monitors the condition of its grounds and playing fields every month to ensure they're safe to play on.

Find out about Council and industry sports grants programs available for individuals, clubs and projects.

Darebin assists club development with educational workshops, webinars and events.