Get Active in Darebin

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Spring 2025

Get Active in Darebin is a free community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity and wellbeing levels of Darebin residents. Our Spring program will run for 6 weeks from Monday 20 October until Sunday 30 November 2025. Most activities cater to people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels, and many are facilitated by qualified instructors and coaches. Some sessions are family friendly, specifically designed for parents and children to enjoy exercise together.

Registration is required for many sessions, but some you can simply join in on the day. Bring your own water, towel, and a mat (if required) and join in the fun!

You can also keep up to date with any of our free and low-cost leisure programs by following Darebin Leisure on Facebook or joining our mailing list.

Our Spring program is currently being finalised.

The schedule will be finalised in a few weeks, so visit our website to see updates.

Confirmed sessions are

  • Dance for Health
  • Walking Basketball 
  • Women's Walking & Exercise Group 
  • Chair Yoga 
  • Tai Chi
  • Lunchtime boxing 

Low cost exercises at Darebin Stadiums

  • Boxing with Brizzi Brothers (Open Training for all fitness levels and abilities)
    - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 4pm at gym, 2 Browning St, Kingsbury - $10 per person.
  • All Abilities Tennis
    - Sundays from 1 - 2pm at Narrandjeri Stadium, Darebin Rd, Thornbury - $20 per person (call 9989 5800 to register)
  • Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Wednesdays from 12 - 1pm at Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Plenty Rd, Reservoir - $15 per person (call 9471 4935 to register)

 

Free exercise with at-home workouts

If you’re on a tight budget or prefer exercising in your own time, here are some more free exercise options:

Outdoor equipment

Looking to get active outdoors in our parks and build more strength, cardio and stamina? Why not try our outdoor gym equipment at a time that suits you.

Now available to a range of local Darebin parks including:

Walking and running

It's important to try to exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, so why not try walking around local Darebin parks and streets. Get your free Heart Foundation Personal Walking Plan and get moving today.

Find a walking group near you, visit the Heart Foundation website for more information to search via suburb for your closest groups to join.

For those up for more of a jog or run, why not try parkrun. A free and social community event coordinated by volunteers where you can walk, jog or run 5kms. Parkrun is held each Saturday at CT Barling Reserve (Plenty Rd) in Reservoir from 8—9am. Find out more about parkrun and register.

Reduced gym membership

If you’re having financial difficulties, you might be able to get a subsidised gym membership. This will give you access to Reservoir Leisure Centre from 6am—4pm.

To find out if you're eligible, please call 03 9462 4611 and enquire today.

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