Sport and recreation

Find local parks, sports facilities and recreation activities.

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Learn where dogs can run off‑leash and how to keep your dog, other pets and park users safe.

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Join free community recreation programs designed to help you stay active, meet others and enjoy movement in a friendly, supportive environment.

Four people playing mixed football.

There are a wide variety of sporting clubs that are based within the inner west that use Council's parks and sporting grounds. You can find a list of them here. 

Grandstand building at Henson Park

Explore local sporting grounds, check availability and learn how to book fields for training, games or community sport.

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Stay up to date with which fields are open for training, games or community sport, with daily ground status updates.

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Discover where you can play tennis locally—whether you want free casual use or need to book a court in advance.

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Discover walking paths, cycleways, bike groups and resources to help you move around the Inner West safely and sustainably.

Various small boats stored vertically on a harbour foreshore.

Learn how to apply for watercraft storage, check availability and understand licensing conditions for local waterside areas.