A variety of community sports are played in Albert Park. There are teams for all ages and abilities, with opportunities for social sport and competitive team sport.
Community (amateur) sports played within Albert Park include athletics, Australian rules football, baseball, cricket, frisbee, Gaelic football, hockey, rowing, rugby union, sailing, soccer, tennis, and touch football – and more.
Many clubs are members of the Albert Park Community Sporting Tenants Association. The Association may be contacted at albertparksportsclubs@gmail.com.
There are currently 20 sporting fields (see the Albert Park visitor guide (PDF) for a map), which accommodate around 42 clubs and host numerous local interstate and international sporting events. Community (amateur) sports played within Albert Park include Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Baseball, Cricket, Frisbee, Gaelic Football, Hockey, Rowing, Rugby Union, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, and Touch Football – and more.
There are teams for all ages, genders, and abilities, and many opportunities for individual sport and social sport as well as competitive team sport. See the Albert Park community sport club contact list (PDF).
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Picnic areas in Albert Park
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Albert Park Golf Course
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
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Community sport in Albert Park
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Need to know
Community sport in Albert Park
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Swan, Coot, Cormorant and Grebe picnic grounds, Aquatic Drive, the Ampitheatre, the Community Playground, Ross Gregory Drive and the Powerhouse, were assessed for accessibility in February 2021, providing information about the accessibility of the picnic facilities, toilets, parking and paths in these areas, and photos.
To make it easier for people with limited mobility to see the all abilities access and experiences on offer at Albert Park, Parks Victoria has released this video - produced and narrated by accessibility advocate Ryan Smith, who uses a wheelchair.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Albert Park
Sea Scouts pier closure
The Sea Scouts pier has been closed in the interests of public safety. We appreciate your understanding.This closure is temporary and we are working to have the pier repaired and reopened.Carousel Boardwalk closure
The Carousel boardwalk has been closed in the interests of public safety. Please use alternate route around Carousel.This closure is temporary and we are working to have the boardwalk repaired and reopened. We appreciate your understanding.Albert Park Car Parking Office - Closed until further notice
Due to covid restrictions the Albert Park Car Parking Office is closed until further notice. Please send your completed parking permit application to our inbox; albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au, alternatively please send it to the following postal address:Parking AdministrationParks VictoriaPO Box 768South Melbourne VIC 3205Please ensure all fields are filled in.Please allow 7 working days to process your application from the time Parks Victoria receives payment and the completed applications form.For further information please email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au -
Cormorant Picnic Area (Albert Park, Albert Park Lake)
Temporary Closure of Cormorant Toilet Block
Due to plumbing issues, Cormorant Toilet Block has been closed while rectification works are undertaken.
The nearest toilets are at Cox-McKenzie Pavilion, Community Playground, and Coot Picnic Area, as signed.We apologise for any inconvenience. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Parking fees - CPI Increase 1st September 2021
There will be a CPI price increase to parking fees on 1st September 2021. Each financial year the treasurer, Department of Treasury and Finance sets the CPI increase applicable to fees and charges from 1st July each year.The new parking fees from 1st September 2021 are:• Weekday hourly rate: $5.50 per hour (previously $5.40 per hour)• Weekdays 5pm to 9pm flat rate: $5.50 (previously $5.40)• Weekday maximum all day rate: $13.20 per day (previously $13.00 per day)• Weekends flat rate fee: $5.50 per day (previously $5.40 per day)Parking permits will continue to be available for park businesses and members of Albert Park tenant clubs. New permit fees will commence on 1st September 2021:• Sports Club Permit – 6 months: $34.70 (previously $34.20)• Sports Club Permit– 6 months concession*: $17.35 (previously $17.10)• Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $69.70 (previously $68.70)• Sports Club Permit – 12 months concession*: $34.85 (previously $34.20)• Junior Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $17.30 (previously $17.00)• Tenant permit – 3 months: $216.80 (previously $213.60)• Tradespersons permit – 7 days: $25.40 (previously $25.00)*Concession prices are available for eligible concession cardholders including Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Card, Veterans Affairs Gold Card for All Conditions, Veterans Affairs Gold Card War Widow, Veterans Affairs Gold Card TPI and Veterans Affairs Gold card POW and EDA.The net revenue from parking fees will continue to be reinvested back into Albert Park Reserve services and facilities and the sports and recreation club grant program.To provide feedback on the Albert Park Reserve parking fees email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au.
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