Ipswich City Council is committed to creating an Active City through the provision of sport, recreation, physical activity, active travel and nature based recreation opportunities to the Ipswich community. Due to the significant population growth that is occurring and will continue to occur across the region, there will be a greater demand placed on existing facilities, services and programs as well as the need to provide additional resources.
Seasonal Use of Sporting Venues
A Seasonal Permit is available to clubs for use of Council owned sporting venues. Permits are broken into Winter and Summer Seasons as per the below:
- Winter Season – The period from the last Saturday in March to the first Saturday in September
- Summer Season – The period from the third Saturday in September to the last Saturday in March
- If a conflict occurs at a multi-use venue, the Sport in season will get priority use of the venue
Prior to booking, we recommend viewing the Park Permit Information and Register of Fees and 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 an emergency vehicle.
To book a Seasonal Permit, complete the Seasonal Sporting Permit Application Form
School Sport Bookings
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.
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
Other Event/Activity at a Council Venue
All other events and activities you are wishing to hold at a Council Venue can be done so on 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.