Venue and Facility Resources

Ipswich City Council is proud to support a vibrant and active community by delivering high-quality Sport and Recreation facilities that meet the needs of our growing region and encourage participation for all.

As demand for local sporting venues continues to increase, Council has introduced clear and consistent guidelines to support fair access, maximise the use of facilities, and strengthen collaboration with user groups across the city. These guidelines came into effect from 1 November 2026, helping to ensure a sustainable and equitable approach to the use of our sporting infrastructure. Applications for seasonal use of sports venues can be submitted via the following link:

link https://www.cognitoforms.com/IpswichCityCouncil2/seasonalsportingpermitapplication.

A full copy of the guidelines can be found here(PDF, 1MB).

Seasonal Use of Sporting Venues

Council allocates sporting venues on a seasonal basis. Expressions of interest (EOI) will be invited for the hire of sporting venues twice a year in line with the winter and summer season.

EOI Schedule

Season	EOI Open	EOI Close	EOI Outcome Advised
Summer	1 May	31 May	30 June
Winter	1 November	30 November	20 December

EOIs will be reviewed based on the allocation criteria outlined in the Sport Field Allocation Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) .

Prior to submitting an EOI, it is recommended to review the Applicable Fees & Charges.

Standard Conditions for your chosen location can also be viewed on the Park Search Page.

Please also note the below as well as the listed conditions on your Seasonal Sporting Permit when you receive it.

A user group will not be issued a seasonal sporting permit if outstanding fees are owing.
All user groups utilising an Ipswich City Council Venue must ensure it is cleaned and maintained after every use.
All user groups must ensure they undertake test and tag on their electrical items in accordance with Electrical Standards 2013.
The use of a deep fryer is not permitted without approval from Ipswich City Council.
All user groups are required to engage a relevant contractor to remove their own waste or remove it themselves.
All fields are to be line marked in water-based paint only.
Vehicle access is not permitted in parks unless prior approval has been received or for an emergency vehicle.

Open For Submissions

No open submissions

Please check back later

Submissions Opening Soon

2026/27 Summer

Opening 1 May 2026

Closing 31 May 2026

Submissions Closed

Sports Field Closures

We keep our sport and recreational facilities open as much as possible. But sometimes we need to close sports fields because of wet weather or for maintenance. These decisions are made to protect player safety, prevent long-term damage to fields and ensure facilities remain available for the whole community.

Clubs will be notified of field closures through Council’s official communication channels. We encourage all users to check field status updates before training or games, particularly during wet weather periods.

Closure Notice: Council Managed Sports Fields
Effective: 2:00pm, Friday 12 June 2026

Due to recent rainfall, Council-managed sports fields are currently saturated.
To ensure player safety and prevent damage to playing surfaces, all Council-managed sports fields are closed until 6:00am Saturday 13 June 2026.

Weekend Use:
For any play or training from this time, it is the responsibility of individual permitted users to assess field conditions and determine whether activities can safely proceed onsite.

Please continue to check field status updates, particularly during ongoing wet weather, by contacting your club directly.

School Sport Bookings

Council may allocate sporting fields to schools outside the times allocated to clubs/associations seasonal allocated times. Expressions of interest (EOI) will be invited for the hire of sporting venues for schools twice a year as outlined below:

Season	EOI Open	EOI Close	EOI Outcome Advised
Terms1 and 4 (summer)	June	July	July
Terms 2 and 3 (winter)	February	March	March

EOIs will be reviewed based on the allocation criteria outlined in the Sport Field Allocation Guidelines(PDF, 1MB).

Prior to submitting an EOI, it is recommended to review the Fees and Charges. Applicable Fees & Charges.

Standard Conditions for your chosen location can also be viewed on the Park Search Page.

Please note the below as well as the listed conditions that you will receive on your Permit.

All user groups utilising an Ipswich City Council Venue must ensure it is cleaned and maintained after every use.
Schools must supply all consumables for toilet usage.
All user groups are required to engage a relevant contractor to remove their own waste or remove from site themselves.
All fields are to be line marked in water-based paint only.
Vehicle access is not permitted in parks unless prior approval has been received or for an emergency vehicle.

Open For Submissions

No open submissions

Please check back later

Submissions Opening Soon

Terms 2 and 3 (winter)

Opening 1 February 2026

Closing 1 March 2026

Submissions Closed

Schools are able to book Council owned sporting venues to hold sporting activities.

Prior to booking, we recommend viewing the Park Permit Information and Register of Fees and Charges.

Park Permits Information

Applicable Fees & Charges

Standard Conditions for your chosen location can also be viewed on the Park Search Page.

Please note the below as well as the listed conditions that you will receive on your Permit.

All user groups utilising an Ipswich City Council Venue must ensure it is cleaned and maintained after every use.
Schools must supply all consumables for toilet usage.
All user groups are required to engage a relevant contractor to remove their own waste or remove from site themselves.
All fields are to be line marked in water-based paint only.
Vehicle access is not permitted in parks unless prior approval has been received or an emergency vehicle.

To book a School Sporting Permit, please complete an Application for Use of Council Parks and Facilities

Registration of Interest for Community Facilities

Ipswich City Council permits use of community facilities to not‑for‑profit organisations, sport and recreation groups and community organisations to support the delivery of programs, services and activities that benefit the local community.

Prospective tenants

Not-for-profit organisations can permit a council-owned facility. Your organisation is eligible if it:

is an incorporated association or equivalent
is a not-for-profit community-based organisation
maintains $20 million public liability insurance
demonstrate how you will meet the financial obligations of the tenure arrangement
conduct activities that meet Council objectives and that are not primarily for purposes such as political gain, places of worship, commercial gain or illegal activities.
Is Ipswich based

You can register your interest in activating a facility using the forms below.

Online Application Form

For further enquiries, please phone (07) 3810 6666

Other Event/Activity at a Council Venue

For any other events or activities you wish to hold at a Council venue, please visit the Park Search Page.

If you are holding a larger event/competition attracting high crowd numbers and bumping in extra equipment such as food vans or amusement rides, you may require a TEEL (Temporary Entertainment Event License). More information can be found on the Temporary Entertainment and Events Page