Sport and recreation news
Get ready for a fantastic summer at Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools
Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools are set to reopen in November, welcoming community members to cool off and have some fun in the sun.
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Expressions of interest open for 2025-26 Community Capital Works Partnership Grants
Cardinia Shire Council has opened expressions of interest for Category 2 (Partnership Grants) as part of the 2025-26 Community Capital Works Grants Program.
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A new home for netball in Garfield
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce the opening of the new Garfield Netball Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the growing needs of netball enthusiasts in Cardinia.
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A new policy to support women and girls in sport
Cardinia Shire Council have adopted a new Fair Access Policy and Fair Access Action Plan to promote and support the participation of women and girls in sport and active recreation within Cardinia.
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Have your say on WB Ronald Reserve Playground concept design options
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on the concept design options for William Bruce (WB) Ronald Reserve Playground in Pakenham.
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A Fair Access Policy to support inclusive sport
Cardinia Shire Council has developed a Fair Access Policy to support women and girls in sport.
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New regional athletics facility at IYU now open!
Cardinia Shire Council has today officially opened the new regional athletics facility at IYU Recreation Reserve on Henry Road in Pakenham.
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Pakenham Tennis Club scores a new pavilion!
Cardinia Shire Council has today officially opened the new Pakenham Tennis Club Pavilion at Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre.
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Breaking ground on Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is breaking ground on the exciting, new 10-hectare adventure and nature park, Officer District Park.
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Creekwood Park playground officially opened
Cardinia Shire Council has revealed the brand-new Creekwood Park playground, located on Oaklands Way, Pakenham.
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Cardinia Shire Council wins Victorian Sport Award
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to have won the Bunnings Trade ‘Local Government Initiative of the Year’ award.
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Cardinia Life pool update
Cardinia Shire Council has been made aware of an issue with the pool facilities at Cardinia Life.
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Deep Creek Golf Club goes into voluntary administration
Cardinia Shire Council has recently been informed of the voluntary administration of the Deep Creek Golf Club Incorporated. The club is situated at Deep Creek Reserve Cameron Way, Pakenham.
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Have your say about the Garfield Recreation Reserve Skate Park: landscape improvement project
Cardinia Shire Council invites the community to provide their input to help shape the development of the Garfield Skate Park landscape improvement project.
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Catani cricket nets officially open
The new Catani cricket nets are officially open.
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Koo Wee Rup cricket, football and netball pavilions officially open
Cardinia Shire Council officially opened the Koo Wee Rup cricket, football, and netball pavilions last night.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes Growing Suburbs Funding
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $3.75 million from the Victorian Government’s 2022–23 Growing Suburbs Fund for two important community infrastructure projects.
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Better Sports and Recreation facilities for Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council endorses a draft scope for the overall redevelopment of Cardinia Life.
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New sport network to boost female participation in sport
Applications are now open to join Cardinia Shire Council’s first Women and Girls Sport Participation Network.
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Have your say on draft plans for Upper Beaconsfield Reserve
Residents are encouraged to have their say on draft concept plans for the development of a new community, sport and scout facility at the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.
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Final design for the new Cochrane Park Skate Park, Koo Wee Rup
Construction is set to begin next week on the new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup.
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Cardinia Shire Council renews Aligned Leisure contract
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce Aligned Leisure will continue managing the major recreational facilities in Cardinia Shire on a three-year contract extension.
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Works underway at James Bathe Recreation Reserve
Stage 1 works for the major development at James Bathe Recreation Reserve, located off Caversham Drive in Pakenham, are now underway.
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Have Your Say: O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Draft Masterplan
Throughout July, Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Master Plan for O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes Richmond VFL again for battle against North Melbourne
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will again be hosting the Richmond VFL team at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this July.
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Cardinia motor sport precinct a step closer
Plans for a world-class motor sport precinct in Cardinia Shire moved a step closer with Council signing a heads of agreement for the sale and development of land in McGregor Rd, Pakenham.
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Richmond VFL games and interleague matches come to Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will again be hosting two Richmond VFL matches at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this May and July.
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Congratulations Richmond Football Club!
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen: "On behalf of Cardinia Shire Council, I would like to congratulate our AFL partner, Richmond Football Club, on its momentous win in this year’s AFL Grand Final!"
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Upcoming Richmond VFL games to be hosted in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will be hosting two Richmond VFL matches at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this June and July.
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Free AFL tickets for Cardinia Shire residents!
Cardinia Shire residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the Richmond Football Club’s special offer for free general admission tickets to one of three games at the MCG this season.
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New sports pavilion opens in Emerald
The community and sporting clubs of Emerald welcomed the opening of a new $729,000 sports pavilion last Saturday, 18 March 2017.
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Work on Lang Lang Community and Recreation Precinct to start in March
Work on the new Lang Lang Community Recreation Precinct is expected to begin in March after Council awarded the contract to develop the new sports grounds and facilities to Lasergrade Pty Ltd.
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2017 Australia Post AFL Community Camp
The AFL is pleased to announce the confirmed dates and locations for Richmond Football Club’s 2017 Australia Post AFL Community Camps.
