Sports & recreation

Moorabool Shire offers high quality sporting facilities providing plenty of room for all.

Council facilities include the Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre which features:

• Gymnasium
• Aerobics/Multi-purpose room
• Creche
• Two multi purpose court stadium
• Meeting room
• Sporting competitions (netball, basketball, volleyball, korfball)
• Children’s programmes and special events

Beat the heat at the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Swimming Pools, both featuring a 25 metre pool, toddlers pool, change rooms and kiosk facilities.

Young children have a great choice in playgrounds including an the epic adventure playground at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh, right next door to the lawn tennis football and cricket arenas.

For youth, skate parks at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan and a BMX Jump Park in Darley Park, Darley provide a social environment to catch up with friends, whilst staying fit and healthy.

 
For less competitive recreational pursuits, quality open space such as Maddingley Park boasts extensive tracks and trails network for active commuting and recreation. Alternatively, relax in the numerous parks and gardens such as Caledonian Park in Ballan.