Venue and Facility Resources

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

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

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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:

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

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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

• Link to PDF form
• Link to online form

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