Recreation Facilities
Golden Plains Shire has a comprehensive range of community and recreation facilities across the municipality. Local communities and sport and recreation clubs play a key role in working with Council to plan, develop and manage these facilities.
Don Wallace Tennis Courts & Playground - Teesdale
Open Space & Passive Recreation
Substantial public open spaces and road reserves provide for recreation including horse riding and bike riding. Discover the unique natural beauty of the parks, rivers and trails that are flourishing with native flora and fauna.
National Parks & State Forests - Brisbane Ranges National Park, Enfield State Forest, Linton State Forest, Meredith State Forest, Bamganie State Forest
Major Rivers - Barwon River, Moorabool River, Leigh River, Woady Yaloak River
Regional Facilities
Golden Plains is home to a number of regional recreation facilities including two state of the art equestrian facilities.
Regional Stadiums - Bannockburn Sports Stadium, Woady Yaloak Recreation Centre (Smythesdale), Linton Recreation Centre, Haddon Recreation Centre.
Regional Equestrian Facilities - Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre (Smythesdale), Leighdale Equestrian Centre (Teesdale).
Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre
FAQ
1. Where can our sporting club or community group get funding?
Funding is available annually through Council's Community Grants Program. Groups should also look at the Our Community website (www.ourcommunity.com.au ) for funding opportunities.
2. How can we access our local community recreation facilities?
Local community Committees of Management manage the majority of recreation facilities in the Shire. Council's Community Recreation Officers can help you contact these Committees.
3. Where can I find out more information about assisting my local club?
www.ourcommunity.com.au - This website is designed to assist community based organisations with resources and information regarding all aspects of community management.
www.sport.vic.gov.au - Sport and Recreation Victoria's website contains resources and information for sport and recreation organisations.
www.vichealth.org.au VicHealth's website (Victorian Health Promotion Fund) has resources and information for sport and recreation organisations, particularly sporting clubs
www.adf.org.au Australian Drug Foundation's website (Good Sports Program) also has resources and information for sporting clubs, including responsible serving of alcohol.
www.sportslink.org.au/ has resources for clubs to receive information (funding, training etc), see links to other useful websites, contribute to sport and recreation planning, and communicate with other sporting clubs.
Garibaldi Community Hall
