Sports facilities & fields

City of Canada Bay sports field rating system allows sporting groups to view the condition of all active sporting fields.

The system of regularly recording the condition of active sports fields is combined with the opportunity for sporting groups to be equally aware of the condition of their fields. This creates a sense of partnership between sporting groups and Council with a process that encourages understanding and communication between both bodies. Council’s overriding goal is to maintain the 'Fit For Play' and long term longevity of each sporting field. 

The scored system rates each sporting field on 13 crucial condition factors with examples that include:

• Grass cover
• Wicket areas (where applicable)
• Vigour
• Worn or bare areas.  

A scored point of 72 has been established at City of Canada Bay for preliminary notification. Once this intervention position has been reached a letter is sent to the sporting group using this facility. They will be advised that the field surface is at a critical point and needs to be addressed with consideration for reduced training or reallocation of games to other venues. This letter is purely a preliminary notification of action that may need to be considered by both parties should the field further deteriorate.

If this occurs and reaches a scoring of 70 on the rating scale a meeting is triggered and decisions are made with the sporting body to reduce training and/or games that aim to ensure the sports field has ample time to recover. 

If the sports field's condition does not respond to strategies put in place and deteriorates to a scored level of 67 on the rating scale, closure will be initiated. It should be understood that at this point there is an increased risk for user injuries as well as possible long term and possible irreparable damage to the surface. The cost and time implication from bringing a field back from a point of failure to a quality standard is extensive and the intention is not to allow the field to reach this condition.

No sports field, once closed, will be reopened until a scored standard of 67 is achieved.

There are increasing pressures from expanding user groups, variables of weather, lack of rain and water restrictions that all form part of the overall considerations for Council.

The sports field Rating System, as an assessment tool with clearly defined parameters, has already gained a high level of acceptance from user groups. All parties are clear on what we are trying to achieve in an interactive and visual format - refer to Sports Rating System Legend below. There are no surprises as the fields are monitored on a fortnightly basis.

Wet weather field updates

Council endeavours to have all fields usable and employs a range of methods to notify of wet weather status updates.  Please refer to the Wet Weather Field Updates page for the latest information and updates.

As weather is unpredictable, Council reserves the right to alter its decisions on any ground closures after considering the current weather conditions.

Wet Weather Hotline

Phone: 9911 6375

Sports Rating System -legend

• The green columns contain the name of the park and the field number, where applicable
• The blue column (Current) is the current rating system for the previous fortnight
• The purple column (Current) is the current rating system as per the time stamp at the bottom of the page.

Note: Click on park names with hyperlinks to view maps. 

Wet weather field updates

Council endeavours to have all fields usable and employs a range of methods to notify the community of wet weather field status updates. These include the Council website, Wet Weather Hotline and the SMS BounceBack system.

In the event of inclement weather, Council reserves the right to close any fields it deems necessary.

Updates during wet periods are completed if required by:

• 2pm Monday-Thursday: Council website, Wet Weather Hotline, SMS BounceBack
• 3pm Friday: Council Website, Wet Weather Hotline, SMS BounceBack
• 8.30am Saturday-Sunday: Wet Weather Hotline call 9911 6375, SMS BounceBack click here for weekend update.

Wet Weather Hotline

Council's Wet Weather Hotline - 9911 6375 - is only updated when status changes occur.

SMS BounceBack System

For instant field status feedback, SMS a keyword (listed below) to 199 25465 and a response will be sent to the mobile device stating whether a field is OPEN or CLOSED. (Texts cost 55c, premium SMS must be available on your phone, users under 18 years must have the account holder's permission). For SMS help dial 1300 552 189.
      

As weather is unpredictable, Council reserves the right to alter its decisions on any ground closures after considering the current weather conditions, either during the week or the weekend. If you are unsure of ground conditions you can call the Wet Weather Hotline or text the SMS BounceBack System.

Visual inspections are carried out on the sports fields daily to ensure the quality of the playing surface and to check against the Sports Rating System. During wet periods the inspections are more thorough and take into consideration the following when making decisions on closures:

• Safety of users
• Amount of surface water present on the turf
• If the quality and integrity of the field surface will be adversely affected due to the combination of wet turf and the stress of sporting activities
• Field location, soil type and the drainage system in place - some fields have much better drainage than others
• If fields will be damaged and taken out of action for long repair periods
• Ensuring fields are available as soon as possible after wet periods.

Council endeavours to have all fields usable and employs a range of methods to notify the community of wet weather field status updates. These include the Council website, Wet Weather Hotline and the SMS BounceBack system.

In the event of inclement weather, Council reserves the right to close any fields it deems necessary.

Updates during wet periods are completed if required by:

• 2pm Monday-Thursday: Council website, Wet Weather Hotline, SMS BounceBack
• 3pm Friday: Council Website, Wet Weather Hotline, SMS BounceBack
• 8.30am Saturday-Sunday: Wet Weather Hotline call 9911 6375, SMS BounceBack click here for weekend update.

Wet Weather Hotline

Council's Wet Weather Hotline - 9911 6375 - is only updated when status changes occur.

SMS BounceBack System

For instant field status feedback, SMS a keyword (listed below) to 199 25465 and a response will be sent to the mobile device stating whether a field is OPEN or CLOSED. (Texts cost 55c, premium SMS must be available on your phone, users under 18 years must have the account holder's permission). For SMS help dial 1300 552 189.
      

As weather is unpredictable, Council reserves the right to alter its decisions on any ground closures after considering the current weather conditions, either during the week or the weekend. If you are unsure of ground conditions you can call the Wet Weather Hotline or text the SMS BounceBack System.

Visual inspections are carried out on the sports fields daily to ensure the quality of the playing surface and to check against the Sports Rating System. During wet periods the inspections are more thorough and take into consideration the following when making decisions on closures:

• Safety of users
• Amount of surface water present on the turf
• If the quality and integrity of the field surface will be adversely affected due to the combination of wet turf and the stress of sporting activities
• Field location, soil type and the drainage system in place - some fields have much better drainage than others
• If fields will be damaged and taken out of action for long repair periods
• Ensuring fields are available as soon as possible after wet periods.

Sporting venues map

To view a map with the locations of all the sporting venues and facilities across the City of Canada Bay, refer to Sporting Venues within the City of Canada Bay.

Field maps - winter season

The winter season is from 1 April to 30 September.

Click on the below links to view the locations, features and status of a particular field or facility during the winter season:

• Arthur Walker Reserve 
• Campbell Park 
• Cintra Park 
• Concord Oval 
• Drummoyne Oval 
• Edwards Park 
• Five Dock Park 
• Goddard Park 
• Greenlees Park 
• Nield Park 
• Powells Creek Reserve 
• Queen Elizabeth Park 
• Ron Routley Oval 
• Rothwell Park 
• Sid Richards Park 
• St Lukes Oval 
• St Lukes Park 
• Taplin Park 
• Timbrell Park 

Sporting venues map

To view a map with the locations of all the sporting venues and facilities across the City of Canada Bay, refer to sporting venues within the City of Canada Bay.

Field maps - summer season

The summer season is from 1 October to 31 March.

Click on the below links to view the locations, features and status of a particular field or facility during the summer season:

• Arthur Walker Reserve 
• Campbell Park 
• Cintra Park 
• Concord Oval 
• Drummoyne Oval 
• Edwards Park 
• Five Dock Park 
• Goddard Park 
• Greenlees Park 
• Jessie Stewart Reserve 
• Powells Creek Reserve 
• Queen Elizabeth Park 
• Ron Routley Oval 
• Rothwell Park 
• Russell Park 
• Sid Richards Park 
• St Lukes Oval 
• St Lukes Park  
• Timbrell Park 

Concord Oval is one of the City's premier sporting, leisure and training venues, comprising approximately 6.6 hectares of land including Concord Oval and the Concord Hockey Complex. The Precinct is located on Parramatta Road, and is bound by Loftus Street, Gipps Street and the rear boundaries of the properties on Taylor Street, Concord. It is currently the head office and training venue for the Wests Tigers NRL team, and the home ground of the West Harbour Rugby Football Club and is used by Inter Lions Soccer Club. The hockey complex provides facilities for Briars Hockey.

For details on sporting events at Concord Oval plus related information see below:

• Wests Tigers
• West Harbour Rugby Club
• Inter Lions Soccer Club
• Briars Hockey Club

Drummoyne Oval, with its recent redevelopment, offers an array of sporting and leisure opportunities from community competitions to international events.

The precinct caters for small to large groups for sports training as well as international, national, state, regional and local sporting competitions. The precinct can also be used for community festivals, concerts, fairs and fetes. Corporate occasions and functions can be held in the community facility that overlooks the picturesque Parramatta River.

To find out what events are on at Drummoyne Oval during 2017, please visit our sporting partners' listings:

• Cricket NSW, Cricket Australia and the Sydney Cricket Club 
• Australian Football League NSW/ACT (AFL) 
• Drummoyne Rugby Club 
• Drummoyne Power AFL Club 

Major Sporting Events

During 2015 and 2016 Drummoyne Oval has hosted:

• AFL NAB Challenge match, Sydney Swans V Fremantle Dockers cricket matches, including NSW V QLD and the preliminary final
• Five Matador BBQs One-Day Cup
• Nsw Junior Rugby Union Under-13 State Championship
• Inaugural Governor-General's XI cricket match, attended by the Prime Minister and the Governor-General
• Two Women's Big Bash League (BBL) cricket matches
• Sydney Sixers pre-season cricket match.

In 2017, Drummoyne Oval has hosted: 

• JLT One-Day Cup cricket match, Queensland v Western Australia, Wed 11 Oct, commencing 10.30am
• JLT One-Day Cup cricket match, New South Wales v Queensland, Fri 13 Oct, commencing 2.30pm (day-night)
• JLT One-Day Cup cricket match, South Australia v Western Australia, Sun 15 Oct, commencing 10.30am 
• International cricket match, Governor-General's XI v England Women, Wed 15 Nov, commencing 6.30pm (night) 

We do encourage fans to use public transport to get to Drummoyne Oval as there will be temporary street closures and parking is limited. 

To plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info.

More information

• AFL Challenge - Road Restrictions 2016