Dubbo is a popular destination for recreation, competition and leisure. Major sporting grounds include modern facilities and are maintained to a high standard. More than 82.55 hectares of public open space is reserved for active recreation.
The City boasts a range of top quality sporting facilities and more than 20 sporting fields. There is also a host of privately managed recreation complexes including:
- Three gyms;
- Two indoor swimming pools;
- Bowling greens;
- Golf club and driving range;
- Multipurpose sporting complexes and
- Dance studios.
| Sport |
Facilities |
Fields / Ovals |
| Cricket |
Seven turf wicket tables capable of providing a total of 27 turf playing surfaces and 18 concrete playing strips (15 of which are permanently bonded synthetic wickets. |
Dubbo City Council also provides cricket practice facilities at Pioneer Park, Lady Cutler Ovals, South Dubbo Oval, Bob Dowling Fields and Spears Drive Park). A total of 15 practice nets are available. |
| Netball |
Thirteen sealed playing courts and eight turf courts |
Nita McGrath Courts |
| Hockey |
The large hockey fraternity makes use of the water based synthetic hockey field. |
Pioneer Park |
| Soccer |
Fourteen senior soccer fields; 10 junior soccer fields |
Lady Cutler Complex |
| Basketball |
Four basketball courts |
Victoria Park, Pioneer Park, Spears Drive Park, Lunar Park |
| Tennis |
Tennis courts are located throughout Dubbo under a variety of management agreements |
Victoria Park (12); Elston Park (five) |
| Rugby League, Rugby Union, Touch Football |
The combined rugby sports including touch football are provided with a total of 14 competition fields. |
Apex Oval, Victoria Park No. 1 Oval (many other sites also available). |
| Swimming |
Olympic size swimming pool, children’s pools, barbecue facilities, public toilets, water slide. |
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre |
| Other sports |
Softball, Aussie Rules, Ultimate Frisbee and athletics |
Various fields, including Barden Park |
Considering bring a sporting event to the city? Contact us »
Lana.willetts@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
