Sport & Recreation

Sports Reserves

The Shire manages more than 40 reserves on the Peninsula. Sports reserves are available for seasonal and casual hire on application.

Aquatic & Recreation Centres

Our recreation centres include Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Somerville Recreation & Community Centre, Crib Point Pool and Western Port Gymnastics. Enjoy gym, group fitness classes, personal training, swimming, spa, steam, swim lessons, childcare and children's activities across our Centres.

Resources for Sports Clubs

Information for sports clubs, including: club development, our services, and the processes to help you manage, maintain and operate your facility.

Booking a Sports Ground

Booking a Sporting Ground

Mount Martha Public Golf Course

Our Mount Martha Public Golf Course has 18 holes of lush, fully irrigated fairways that await golfers of all standards and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our golf course invites social groups, beginners, pros and everyone in between.

Boating

Our beautiful coastline is host to many water activities including boating.

Sports Facility Development Standards

As part of the Mornington Peninsula Sports Capacity Plan, development standards have been prepared for each level of the sport facility hierarchy.

Skate Parks

The Shire is committed to the development of Skate Parks and ramps across the peninsula. We have built skate parks in Mount Eliza, Mornington, Somerville, Hastings, Rosebud, Sorrento, Balnarring and Rye. Two mobile ramps are rotated around smaller townships in the Shire.

Cycling, Walking & Horse Riding

There are a number of trails across the Peninsula, shared by horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers.

Commercial Health & Fitness Permit

Operate a health or fitness business and want to use Shire land / open space? Read the guidelines and apply for the Commercial Health and Fitness Permit.

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