Sporting reserves and grounds
Albert Park Reserve
Albert Park Reserve
Albert Park Reserve is home to a number of sport and recreation clubs and facilities and is managed by Parks Victoria.
For more information, visit Parks Victoria.
Alma Park Reserve
Alma Park
Situated along Alma Road this reserve in St Kilda East is used for soccer and cricket throughout the year.
Elwood Park Reserve
Located on Ormond Esplanade this reserve in Elwood is home to five different sports all being seen in action on any given week.
JL Murphy Reserve
JL Murphy Reserve
Situated on Williamstown Road this reserve in Port Melbourne is home to soccer, baseball, Australian rules football and cricket.
Lagoon Reserve
Lagoon Reserve
Located on Liardet Street this reserve in Port Melbourne is used for cricket and soccer training and competition.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Peanut Farm Reserve
Nestled behind Luna Park on Blessington St this reserve in St Kilda is home to cricket and Australian rules football.
North Port Oval
North Port Oval
Found in the prominent location of Williamstown Road this reserve in Port Melbourne is home to high level cricket and Australian rules football.
Non-Formal Sporting Reserves
The City of Port Phillip also has other reserves more suitable for informal recreation and pop-up sport activities.
These reserves may be suitable as short-term training venues or one-off use.
R.F. Julier Reserve Map (PDF 1.7MB)
How to book a sporting reserve or ground for casual use
The City of Port Phillip manages a number of sporting reserves and grounds that are home to clubs and other groups all year round. The grounds are also available for casual hire.
You can apply to hire sportsgrounds using our new bookings portal, which makes it easier to see when our venues are available, get a price estimate, and to upload the information we need to make your booking experience as smooth as possible.
Click to start using the portal and book a casual request online.
If you’re having trouble, this help card can help you through the bookings process.
For further information, or if for any reason you still need to book using a paper form, contact our Recreation Team via Online Services 24/7 or 03 9209 6777 during business hours for further information.