Sportsground booking and information
Sport and Recreation Services (SRS) manages approximately 300 hectares of irrigated sportsgrounds throughout Canberra, which is one of the largest portfolios of sportsgrounds that is managed by any single municipal authority in Australia.
This large asset base provides the Canberra community with convenient access to quality playing fields that contributes to the ACT having the highest levels of participation in sport and physical activity in the country. The sportsground facilities can accommodate a wide selection of activities and standards, ranging from internationally recognised events to recreational or social bookings.
Further information in relation to hire costs and charges associated with sportsground bookings is available here, Sportsground Hire Charges (
PDF 200KB).
Booking requests can now be submitted online
The ACT Sportsgrounds Bookings Database has recently been upgraded to allow sporting organisations and individuals to complete and submit their sportsgrounds booking requests on-line. Specific information for each sportsground, including a map of the facility and key geographic information is also provided. To make use of this facility, please click on the appropriate link at the bottom of this page.
This upgrade has also extended the range of payment options that is now available for all sportsground hirers.
- When are sportsgrounds available?
- What about wet weather and ground closures?
- How do I find a sportsground?
- How can I make a booking request?
- Who can I contact for more information?
- Where can I take my dog?
Frequently Asked Questions
When are sportsgrounds available?
With the exception of the Hall 102 (Piped Arena) and Hall 103 (BBQ Area), all sportsground facilities are only available to be booked within the current seasonal period.
Current seasonal booking period:
01 OCTOBER 2011 to 18 MARCH 2012
Maintenance - shutdown period
No sportsground bookings will be accepted during all maintenance shutdown periods. A summer and winter maintenance shutdown period is enforced each calendar year to assist sportsground staff maintain a quality playing surface at all facilities. This work includes the erection/removal of goal posts and field renovation work. The next scheduled maintenance shutdown periods are detailed below:
2012 Post Summer Shutdown Period: 19 March - 1 April 2012
2012 Post Winter Shutdown Period: 17 - 30 September 2012
Lyneham 2 - refurbishment
Lyneham 2 (Southwell Park) will be closed for the entire winter season so that a full refurbishment of the ground can take place. Due to unforseen delays the planned re-opening of Lyneham 2 has been pushed back to the start of the 2012 winterr season.
Seasonal availability
Check the availability of sportsgrounds by date and activity, click the following link Sportsground availability.
What about wet weather and ground closures?
All ACT Government Sportsgrounds are currently OPEN.
Please contact (02) 6207 5957 for ground closure information. Please note that this information is updated at 9.00am each working day. For weekend closures please contact your association or club.
Sportsground irrigation
Irrigation on almost all ACT Government sportsgrounds is managed by a sophisticated computer-based system that uses leading edge technology to maximise water efficiency. The vast majority of irrigation occurs at night for the same reason. On occasions, irrigation may be operated during the day for testing purposes or to enable the watering in of fertilisers or chemicals for pest control, but these are kept to the lowest level necessary to optional needs.
Like any complex system, faults can occasionally occur, in which case TAMS responds as quickly as possible to ensure any unnecessary water consumption is minimised. If a leaking or malfunctioning sprinkler is observed, it can be reported to Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or the Actew Water Conservation Office on 6248 3131
How do I find a sportsground?
You can search for a sportsground using our online Sportsground Search facility.
How can I make a booking request?
You can make a booking request using our online Booking Request Form.
Should you not wish to use the online booking function, you can download and complete the attached application form and fax it to 6207 5149 - Download Application For Hire Form ( PDF 300KB)
Where can I take my dog?
The Domestic Animals Act 2000 Section 42 lists the prohibited places in the ACT where dogs are not allowed.
42 - Prohibited Places (3) "A person must not take a dog onto a field or playing area where sport is being played or training for sport is being conducted."
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
Please note: Dogs are prohibited on all synthetic playing fields.
For more information please see the Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) Dog Policy.
