Sporting Grounds
Wollongong boasts a great range of sports grounds to keep you entertained and active on your visit. Whether you want to swing a racket, kick a ball or shoot some hoops Wollongong has got you covered.
Visit the Wollongong City Council website for a full list of sports grounds and read on below for some of our top picks by sport.
Tennis and squash courts
If tennis or squash is your game, check out some of these great courts around town. Contact the facility for pricing and additional information.
| court name | location | contact details | opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong Tennis Club | 37 Foley Street Gwynneville | 02 4229 3766 | Monday to Tuesday 10am-10pm Wednesday to Thursday 10am-11pm Friday to Saturday 10am-11:30pm Sunday 10am-8pm |
| URAC Tennis and Squash Courts | University of Wollongong Building 13 Northfields Avenue Keiraville | 02 4221 4700 Bookings are essential | Monday to Friday 6am-9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am-5pm |
Soccer and football fields
If you prefer soccer and/or football and need an open space to have a kick, you won’t have to look far with Wollongong boasting plenty of open areas conducive to a friendly three on three match. Some of the fields that we love are listed below.
| Field | location | contact details | opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kelly Park | Keira Street Wollongong | 02 4227 7111 | Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm |
| Thomas Dalton Park | Carters Lane Fairy Meadow | ||
| WA Lang Park | Marine Drive Wollongong | ||
| McCabe Park | Church Street Wollongong |
basketball and netball courts
Wollongong loves basketball. We even have a team in the NBL — the Wollongong Hawks! So you won’t have to look far to find a court to shoot some hoops or play a friendly game of netball. Some of our picks are outlined below. Contact the facility for pricing and additional information.
| Court | location | contact details | opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| URAC Sports Hall | University of Wollongong Building 13 Northfields Avenue Keiraville | 02 4221 4700 Bookings are essential | Monday to Friday 10am-5:30pm Saturday to Sunday by appointment |
| PCYC Wollongong | 2 Exeter Avenue Wollongong | 02 4229 4418 | Monday to Friday 8am-6pm Closed Saturday to Sunday |
| Beaton Park Leisure Centre | Foley Street Gwynneville | 02 4227 7755 | Monday to Tuesday 5:45am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday 5:45am-9:30 Friday 5:45am-8:30pm Saturday to Sunday 7:30am-6pm |
Use the interactive map below to find the ground nearest you.
In addition to these purpose-built facilities, keep in mind that Wollongong is rich with open grassy and sandy spaces perfect for the not-so-serious three-on-three match of volleyball, soccer, cricket and more. Just grab your ball and go for a stroll and you’ll be sure to find somewhere to set up.
