Sports Fields Information

North Sydney Council has a user-pays system, levying fees on local schools, organisations and sporting groups who wish to hire sports fields exclusively for the purpose of organised sport. The income generated is used to maintain the facilities to a high standard. Fees and charges depend upon the type of facility being hired and the user group, for example there is a commercial rate, senior rate, juniors/schools rate and social/casual rate. User groups include sporting organisations, schools, business corporations and the general public. Hire of parks and reserves is restricted to 32 hours per week / per ground during winter in order to maintain the playing surfaces in good condition.

General Information

1. Marquees are not permitted in the North Sydney Council area.
2. The driving of vehicles onto a park is not permitted under any circumstances.
3. If using a kettle or open flame barbecue, you must first check with NSW Fire Brigades (Ph: 1800 679 737) to ensure there isn't a total fire ban in place. Drip mats must be placed under the barbeque to collect any spillage. Council will take steps to recoup costs should any damage occur.

Wet Weather Closures

Playing on a water-logged ground is not only unsafe, it also damages the surface playing area. For the benefit of all hirers, it is important that grounds are not used when they are officially closed. Our mobile information service notifies the status of sporting ovals and facilities. To receive this information, simply log on to http://m.northsydney.nsw.gov.au and select SportingOvals, then select the particular Park or Oval.

You can also access this information via SMS  Users text a unique code to 19922767 and receive a response (BounceBack) which details the status of that particular sporting field.  The codes for this service are:

Or call the Wet Weather Hotline 9936 8220. The recorded message is updated daily at approximately 8am each morning (note: it may be changed again later that morning if the weather clears). Please listen to the message carefully, some grounds drain better than others and may remain open for play.

Back to Back Bookings/Overstays:

Council's grounds continue to be heavily booked. To ensure ground quality is maintained and that all hirers receive fair ground allocations, bookings times must be strictly adhered to.

Parking:

When using Council sportsgrounds, please ensure that all vehicles are parked in the designated parking areas (and not on a grassed area unless authorised by Council).

Public Liability Insurance:

Everyone must have insurance. If your booking is on behalf of a company you will need to provide your own insurance (i.e., you just need to include a copy of your Certificate of Currency with your application).

Company Events:

If the booking is on behalf of a company, then you don't have to pay for Public Liability Insurance. However, you must include a copy of your Certificate of Currency (at the time of lodgement).

Note: It must include North Sydney Council as an 'Interested Party.' The policy must be for no less than $10 Million. Please be careful, some policies may not cover your group activity if it's held away from the office.

Applications to be forwarded to:

Denise Smith
Customer Service - Bookings
North Sydney Council
200 Miller Street
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060
Ph: 9936 8200
Fax: 9936 8474
Bookings@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Lighting

The lights will be turned on at the time(s) specified by the hirer. If additional time is required for setting up and/or packing up, then this must be factored into the start and finish times of the booking.

Barbecue

Electric barbecues for public use can be found at the following locations:

1. St Leonards Park (cnr Miller and Ridge Street, North Sydney)
2. Primrose Park (Young Street, Cremorne)
3. Tunks Park (Brothers Avenue, Cammeray) 

Portable gas barbecues are permitted, however consent is subject to current fire restrictions. For further information contact NSW Fire Brigades Ph: 9898 1356. Drip mats/trays must be placed under the barbecue to collect any spillage.

Ban on Smoking near Sports Fields

Smoking is prohibited in the following areas on Council-owned land:  in and within ten (10) metres of the boundaries of sportsgrounds and recreational facilities, when sports are being played. Individual who do not comply with the ban could face a fine of more than $100.

Sports and Recreation Reference Group

North Sydney Council has a Sports and Recreation Reference Group aimed at promoting the development of sport in the North Sydney Council area. If your association or club is interested in participating or you would like more information please contact our Recreation Planner on 9936 8100.