We provide access to active open spaces for community sport and recreational activities. Our open space is available for the whole community to use. We will not accept hiring requests that cause damage or impact the community’s ability to use the space for sporting activities.
Hiring active open space
Seasonal allocation
Most local sporting associations and clubs hire space with seasonal allocation to accommodate their competition seasons. We allocate sporting fields, courts and cricket nets on a seasonal basis.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be invited for the hire of sport field twice a year in line with the winter and summer season
- Summer Season - Generally, commencing in September and ending in March of the following calendar year, with a total duration of 27 weekends, the season dates will be confirmed annually by Council.
- Winter Season - Generally, commencing in March and ending in August of the same calendar year, with a total duration of 23 weekends, the season dates will be confirmed annually by Council.
Turf Cricket Wickets - Council is responsible for the preparation of turf cricket wickets at Sutherland Oval 1, Glenn McGrath Oval (Caringbah Oval) and Tonkin Oval. Turf wicket preparation works will be undertaken 5 weeks before the commencement of the grade cricket season and turf wicket Field will be made available 3 weeks after the conclusion of the grade cricket season to winter codes
EOI Schedule
| Season | EOI Open | EOI Close | EOI Outcome Advised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Season | 1 May | 31 May | 30 June |
| Winter Season | 1 November | 30 November | 20 December |
Sports Field Allocation Policy
The Sports Field Allocation Policy guides how we fairly and transparently allocate sporting fields for seasonal and regular users. It helps balance historical use with growing community demand, ensuring facilities are shared effectively.
This policy applies to seasonal and regular sporting allocations but does not cover special or one-off events, personal fitness trainers, tennis court hire, private coaching operators, casual field hire, or leased facilities.
We encourage all associations and clubs to review the policy before submitting an Expression of Interest.
Book a sporting facility with seasonal allocation
Casual field hire
- Casual field hire are one-off bookings for community events, commercial activities or representative, state and national competitions.
- Users are not entitled to grounds or facilities outside of allocated days and times. Hire time specified includes set up and pack up.
- Hirers that use playing fields which have been closed will be liable for the cost of repairs and may lose their hirer status.
- To book fields for presentation days and events contact our Events Team and complete an event application.
Book a sporting facility for casual hire
Public liability
We require hirers to secure and maintain Public Liability insurance cover with a maximum value of $20million, with Council’s interest as a principal specifically noted. Copies of Certificate of Currency must be supplied with the hirer’s agreement.
Condition of field and availability of use
The condition of a facility may impact its availability. We make no guarantee as to the condition of facilities. We may cancel any booking for the purpose of public safety, maintenance, repairs or wet weather.
A nominated Grounds Manager’s name and contact details must be supplied with hirer’s agreement. The Grounds Manager or nominated person should inspect playing surfaces and facilities before each use to ensure surfaces and facilities are in safe condition for use.
School playgrounds
Some local school playgrounds are available for use in school holidays. Visit share our space to find out more information.