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A fair approach to sportsground allocations

Our sportsgrounds are some of the most valued places in Glen Eira — ovals filled with weekend matches, midweek training sessions, and open spaces where people walk, play and connect.

We’re reviewing how sportsgrounds are allocated and managed across Glen Eira.

These spaces support our health and wellbeing, bring people together, and help build a strong sense of community — and we want to make sure they continue to meet the needs of everyone who uses them.

Each season, sports clubs, schools, casual hirers and the broader community share our sportsgrounds. But over time, our current approach — largely based on historical arrangements — has created some challenges.

We’ve heard that some clubs are allocated more time than they use, while others struggle to access suitable space. New and growing clubs can face barriers, and the system can sometimes feel unclear or inconsistent.

With the current policy set to expire at the end of the 2025–26 financial year, we have an opportunity to take a fresh look — and create a fairer, clearer and more sustainable approach for the future.

We’ve already worked closely with local sports clubs and associations to shape a draft policy, focusing on fairness, inclusion, sustainability and community benefit.

Now, we want to hear from the wider community.

Whether you’re part of a club, a casual user, a parent, a dog walker or a local resident, your experiences and ideas will help shape how our sportsgrounds are shared into the future.

Have your say by Tuesday 13 May 2026.