Sporting reserves and grounds

The City of Port Phillip has a wide range of sporting reserves and grounds that provide for a diverse range of sports and activities.
Helpful information
Aerial photograph of Albert Park Reserve managed by Parks Victoria

Albert Park Reserve

Albert Park Reserve

Albert Park Reserve is home to many sport and recreation clubs and facilities. It is managed by Parks Victoria.

For more information, visit Parks Victoria.

Alma Park Field and Cricket Nets used for soccer and cricket throughout the year accessible by concrete paths

Alma Park Reserve

Alma Park

Alma Park is on Alma Road in St Kilda East. The ground is used for soccer and cricket throughout the year.

Alma Park Reserve Map (PDF 2 MB)

Check the days and times below to find booked times by the tenant sports clubs. The clubs have a permit to utilise the ground at these times. Outside of these times, the sports ground is open space for the public.

We take casual bookings for any time not booked by a tenant or casual booking.

Book Alma Park here

Elwood Park

Elwood Park Reserve

The reserve is on Ormond Esplanade. It is home to five sports that can all be seen in action on any given week.

Elwood Park Reserve Map (PDF 1.8MB)

Check the days and times below to find booked times by the tenant sports clubs. The clubs have a permit to utilise the ground at these times. Outside of these times, the sports ground is open space for the public.

We take casual bookings for any time not booked by a tenant or casual booking.

Book Elwood Park Reserve here

JL Murphy Reserve club house situated on Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne

JL Murphy Reserve

JL Murphy Reserve

The Reserve is on Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne. It is home to soccer, baseball, Australian Rules football and cricket.

JL Murphy Reserve Map (PDF 1.8MB)

Check the days and times below to find booked times by the tenant sports clubs. The clubs have a permit to utilise the ground at these times. Outside of these times, the sports ground is open space for the public.

We take casual bookings for any time not booked by a tenant or casual booking.

Book JL Murphy Reserve here

Lagoon Reserve sports field used for cricket and soccer training and competition

Lagoon Reserve

Lagoon Reserve

This reserve in Port Melbourne is used for cricket and soccer training and competition. You'll find it on Liardet Street.

Lagoon Reserve Map (PDF 1.7MB)

Peanut Farm Reserve

Peanut Farm Reserve

Peanut Farm is nestled behind Luna Park on Blessington St, St Kilda. It is home to cricket and Australian Rules football.

Peanut Farm Reserve Map (PDF 1.7 MB)

Check the days and times below to find booked times by the tenant sports clubs. The clubs have a permit to utilise the ground at these times. Outside of these times, the sports ground is open space for the public.

We take casual bookings for any time not booked by a tenant or casual booking.

Book Peanut Farm Reserve here

A game of aussie rules being played on North Port Oval

North Port Oval

North Port Oval

North Port Oval is on Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. This floodlit reserve is home to high level cricket and Australian Rules football.

North Port Oval Map (PDF 1.7MB)

Check the days and times below to find booked times by the tenant sports clubs. The clubs have a permit to utilise the ground at these times. Outside of these times, the sports ground is open space for the public.

We take casual bookings for any time not booked by a tenant or casual booking.

Book North Port Oval here

Other Sporting Reserves

We have other reserves suitable for informal recreation and pop-up sports activities.

These reserves may work for short-term training venues or one-off use.

R.F. Julier Reserve Map (PDF 1.7MB)

T.T. Buckingham Reserve Map (PDF 0.8MB)

Elwood Primary School Reserve Map (PDF 1.8MB)

How to book a sporting reserve or ground for casual use?

Our sporting reserves and grounds are home to clubs and other groups all year. But the grounds are also available for casual hire.

Apply to hire sportsgrounds using our bookings portal. Using the portal you can see:

  • when our venues are available
  • get a price estimate
  • upload the information we need to book.

We aim to make 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 with the process.

Contact us

Our Sport and Recreation team is here to help answer your questions. We can provide a paper form to book a ground if you need one.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip

Phone: 03 9209 6777