Active Melbourne

22/10/2026

Big upgrades at JJ Holland Park! ⚽🏏

The park is now home to the City of Melbourne’s first electronic sports scoreboards, with new LED scoreboards on Oval 1 and the synthetic pitch.

The scoreboards will support cricket, soccer, AFL and Exodus LARP, giving clubs a new way to display scores, celebrate achievements, showcase temporary sponsors and welcome visitors to their home ground.

With LED sports lighting across 100% of the park’s sporting grounds, two electronic scoreboards and our only fully synthetic sports ground, JJ Holland Park continues to be a major hub for community sport, particularly junior participation and women’s soccer.

The Mayor and Councillors joined us at the park to mark these upgrades, delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government.

Here’s to more great moments on and off the field! 🙌

16/10/2026

Women in sport, this one’s for you! 💜👟

Join us for our Women in Sport Forum and Networking event, bringing together women from sporting clubs across the City of Melbourne to connect, share experiences and explore future leadership opportunities.

Hear from four fantastic female leaders from Tennis Victoria, Melbourne University Touch Football, Dynamo Melbourne FC and Youlden Parkville Cricket Club. Then enjoy morning tea, meet other women in sport and give pickleball a go!

This event is part of Melbourne Girls Can, running from 9 to 29 November 2026, celebrating opportunities for women and girls to get active, try something new and find their thing.

Find out more and book your spot via the link in bio.

12/10/2026

Halloween fun is coming to Royal Park Golf Course! 👻🎃 🎃

Get your costumes ready for a family day out packed with spooky fun, mini golf, face painting, a jumping castle, live entertainment, trick or treating and plenty more!

📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍 Royal Park Golf Course

Catch a magician, get creative with face painting, try your luck at the Halloween Hunt and join the group hunt at 11.30am, 12.30pm or 1.30pm.

Costumes encouraged, little monsters welcome.

07/10/2026

We’re excited for a big weekend in Melbourne! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is taking over the streets across two big days, with thousands of people getting active and taking on the challenge.

One of those runners is Ben Turner.

After surviving a life-threatening medical emergency, Ben is now training to take on the Melbourne Marathon and give back to the paramedics who helped save his life.

His journey is captured in his doco series, One Foot In Front Of The Other, following Ben as he trains, gets back on his feet and works towards the finish line.

It’s a pretty powerful story of resilience, recovery and putting one foot in front of the other!

Watch it via the link in our bio.

[Image: Ben Turner on a running path and tram way]

05/10/2026

From new arrival to community leader. ⚽️

Nandini arrived in Melbourne from India just 12 months ago. Like anyone new to a city, she was keen to meet people, get involved and find her feet!

She joined Walking Football Victoria at Docklands and it wasn’t long before she was helping out at sessions, volunteering at community events and getting to know the people around her.

That involvement has now led to a new role. This week, Nandini took charge of her first session as a Walking Football Session Leader at Docklands.

She’s also recently completed the City of Melbourne Women’s Leadership Program, adding to her experience and confidence as she continues to get involved in the community.

For Nandini, walking football has become a great way to stay active, meet people and be part of something local. Now she’s helping create that same experience for others.

Women’s Only Walking Football:
📍 Docklands Sports Courts, Harbour Esplanade
📅 Tuesdays, 4–5pm

Come along, have a kick and meet some new faces. More info via link in bio.

[Image: Collection of images from event]

28/09/2026

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce smoke-free areas outside community and recreation facilities. 🚭🌿🏃‍♀

The proposal aims to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and v**e aerosol, creating a healthier and more welcoming environment for everyone.

To have your say, click the link in our bio and share your feedback by 27 Novemeber.

[Image: Promoitonal material for the survey]

23/09/2026

Grand Final vibes are here, Melbourne!!!!! 🏉

Enjoy the game and the long weekend. We’ll see you out in the parks, paths and pools.

P.S. Some of our centres have saunas, just in case you need a little post-weekend recovery.

[Image: Aerial shot of MCG and Melbourne skyline]

15/09/2026

Think you’re too old to try something new? We reckon that’s rubbish!

The Victorian Seniors Festival is coming to City of Melbourne this October, with free activities for over 50s across some of our favourite venues.

💃 Dance it out at North Melbourne Community Centre
🚶 Get your steps in with Walk & Talk at Carlton Baths or North Melbourne Recreation Centre
⛳ Have a swing at Royal Park Golf Course
🧘 Give Reformer Pilates a crack at Melbourne City Baths
💪 Get moving with Active Movers at Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Plus brain health sessions, fall prevention talks, digital help and plenty more.

So grab a mate, try something different and show October who’s boss.

Check out the full program and book your free session via the link in our bio.

[Image: Elderly man going for a run at City of Melbourne Park]

10/09/2026

One foot in front of the other. 🏃‍♂️

Part 2 of Ben Turner’s journey to the Melbourne Marathon is here.

After surviving a life-changing tram accident, Ben is now running for the very paramedics who helped save his life.

Watch One Foot In Front Of The Other: Episode 2 and follow Ben’s journey.

Watch Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b7YoDa79sw

Read Ben’s story in The Age: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/he-survived-being-hit-by-a-tram-now-he-plans-to-run-a-marathon-20260806-p60m0u.html

[Image: Ben Turner standing next to a tram]

Paramedics’ fast actions saved Ben Turner’s life after he was hit by a tram and stopped breathing in South Melbourne in 2005.

10/08/2026

20 years. One incredible comeback. 🏃‍♂️

Twenty years ago, Ben Turner was hit by a tram, left with broken bones and unable to walk.

Now? He’s taking on the Melbourne Marathon.

We’re proud to share Ben’s story and cheer him on every step of the way.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uyYN541Vsk

[Video: Episode 1 of One Foot In Front Of The Other]

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